The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
The Official Railroad Museum Of The State Of Alabama!
North Pole Express
A Magical Christmastime Tradition
“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!
North Pole Express
A Magical Christmastime Tradition
“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!
North Pole Express
Tickets on Sale!
A Magical Christmastime Tradition: a magical journey to the beautiful North Pole!
Christmas at the Station
A Daytime Holiday Adventure
December 2nd, 9th, & 16th
At 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
A daytime holiday event taking place the 3 Saturdays before Christmas. It's a fun-filled Christmas experience for the family riding trains, seeing Santa, exploring a festive maze, and more! 
Cheers to Christmas
Celebrate the season with a train ride to Ozan Winery & Distillery aboard gorgeously decorated First Class cars with your glass soon to be in hand! Plan your holiday experience now to join us for a North Pole-inspired date night!
What if The Weather's Bad?
Alabama weather is unpredictable… Rain, snow, sleet or hail, check here for our inclement weather policy…
Which Car Should I Ride?
The cars on the train change periodically, based on each event. Please refer to each event's ticket page for car availability for that event.
Ticket Information
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Email: tickets@hodrrm.org
Main Office
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Fax: (205) 668-9900
- Email: info@hodrrm.org
Mailing Address:
- Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
P.O. Box 727
Calera, AL 35040
Physical Address:
Quick Links
Quick Links
Operating Season
For 2023: March 4th through December 17th.
Hours of Operation:
Main Office
- Tuesday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Depot / Ticket Office / Exhibits / Gift Shop
- Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday - Friday by appointment only
Boone Library
- By appointment only.
- phone: (205) 668-3435
- email: info@hodrrm.org
Copyright© Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 2021-2022
North Pole Express
A Magical Christmastime Tradition
“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!
North Pole Express
A Magical Christmastime Tradition
“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!
North Pole Express
Tickets on Sale!
A Magical Christmastime Tradition: a magical journey to the beautiful North Pole!
Christmas at the Station
A Daytime Holiday Adventure
December 2nd, 9th, & 16th
At 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
A daytime holiday event taking place the 3 Saturdays before Christmas. It's a fun-filled Christmas experience for the family riding trains, seeing Santa, exploring a festive maze, and more!
Cheers to Christmas
Celebrate the season with a train ride to Ozan Winery & Distillery aboard gorgeously decorated First Class cars with your glass soon to be in hand! Plan your holiday experience now to join us for a North Pole-inspired date night!
What if The Weather's Bad?
Alabama weather is unpredictable… Rain, snow, sleet or hail, check here for our inclement weather policy…
Which Car Should I Ride?
The cars on the train change periodically, based on each event. Please refer to each event's ticket page for car availability for that event.
Ticket Information
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Email: tickets@hodrrm.org
Main Office
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Fax: (205) 668-9900
- Email: info@hodrrm.org
Mailing Address:
- Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
P.O. Box 727
Calera, AL 35040
- Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Physical Address:
Quick Links
Quick Links
Operating Season
For 2023: March 4th through December 17th.
Hours of Operation:
Main Office
- Tuesday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Depot / Ticket Office / Exhibits / Gift Shop
- Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday - Friday by appointment only
Boone Library
- By appointment only.
- phone: (205) 668-3435
- email: info@hodrrm.org
Copyright© Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 2021-2022