The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

The Official Railroad Museum Of The State Of Alabama!

Easter Eggspress

Make special memories this Easter weekend and let your child receive a sweet treat from Peter Cottontail while onboard the train!


Easter Eggspress

Make special memories this Easter weekend and let your child receive a sweet treat from Peter Cottontail while onboard the train!


Easter Eggpress Logo

Easter Eggpress

April 8th 

Make special memories this Easter weekend and let your child receive a sweet treat from Peter Cottontail while onboard the train!

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Mother's Day Special

Bouquet of Watercolored FlowersAnd Vendor Fair!

Join our staff and volunteers as we celebrate all moms on Saturday May 13th. Plan to spend the day enjoying a relaxing train ride, a variety of quality vendor booths, yard games, food and treat trucks and more!

Saturday May 13th
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Rail Safety Day!

Safety Expo, Free Train Rides & Fun Family Activities!

June 2nd

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is proud to partner with Operation Lifesaver of Alabama (OLA) as we work together to educate the public regarding railroad safety.

Looking into the interior of the Frisco passenger

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.

Photo of SW-8 Locomotive pulling passenger cars.

All Aboard the Calera and Shelby!

"All Aboard!" for a new year of trains and fun at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum! Take a ride back in time on the Calera & Shelby Railroad. Select a Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon train departure time.

Calera & Shelby Logo

Father's Day Express Logo and SW8 Locomotive

Father's Day Express

Treat Dad to a Nostalgic Train Ride Through the WoodsFather's Day Express Logo

June 17th

Create a family memory with Dad this Father's Day weekend on board the Calera & Shelby Railroad. His ticket is only $5 with the purchase of one or more regular-priced coach ticket. Graphic of a suit jacket, white shirt and red tie.