# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Railfanning at Long Bridge Park / DCNRHS [Informal] August Program
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join fellow DCNRHS members and friends for an in-person, informal evening to train watch and socialize at Long Bridge Park in Arlington VA.  The elevated Esplanade next to the tracks at Long Bridge Park is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the evening parade of nearly two dozen VRE and Amtrak trains, plus any CSX freight trains that go by, just south of the Long Bridge over the Potomac River.  Bring a picnic if you’d like and a folding chair—and come whenever you can, leave early if you must.

Long Bridge Park is located at 475 Long Bridge Drive in Arlington VA.  There is parking at the park (pay station metered up until 5PM, then free after that).   The south end of the Esplanade can also be accessed by walking from the Crystal City Metro and VRE stations, about a half-mile, ten-minute walk.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/railfanning-at-long-bridge-park-dcnrhs-informal-august-program/200030247477910
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arlington
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Long Bridge Park
- **lat**: 38.86607
- **long**: -77.04833
- **full address**: Long Bridge Park, 475 Long Bridge Dr,Arlington, Virginia, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Railfanning at Long Bridge Park / DCNRHS [Informal] August Program being held?
  - **A:** Railfanning at Long Bridge Park / DCNRHS [Informal] August Program takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Long Bridge Park, 475 Long Bridge Dr,Arlington, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Railfanning at Long Bridge Park / DCNRHS [Informal] August Program?
  - **A:** Railfanning at Long Bridge Park / DCNRHS [Informal] August Program is organized by Washington DC Chapter NRHS.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Railfanning at Long Bridge Park / DCNRHS [Informal] August Program is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Railfanning at Long Bridge Park / DCNRHS [Informal] August Program sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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