The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
The Official Railroad Museum Of The State Of Alabama!
Pumpkin Junction
Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends for a Railroad Adventure!
Pumpkin Junction
Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends for a Railroad Adventure!
Pumpkin Junction
Saturdays & Sundays October 7th-22nd
Mark your calendars and gather up the entire family to ride the train to Pumpkin Junction! It’s more than just a place to purchase a pumpkin… the Junction is a place for outdoor family fun, food vendors, a hayride and more!
Fall Foliage Special
October 28th
November 4th & 5th
When the air becomes crisp and leaves swirl around to the ground, everyone in the South knows two things are coming: SEC football and fall foliage.
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! 
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.
What if The Weather's Bad?
Alabama weather is unpredictable… Rain, snow, sleet or hail, check here for our inclement weather policy…
Ticket Information
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Email: [email protected]
Main Office
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Fax: (205) 668-9900
- Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Copyright© Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 2021-2022
Pumpkin Junction
Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends for a Railroad Adventure!
Pumpkin Junction
Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends for a Railroad Adventure!
Pumpkin Junction
Saturdays & Sundays October 7th-22nd
Mark your calendars and gather up the entire family to ride the train to Pumpkin Junction! It’s more than just a place to purchase a pumpkin… the Junction is a place for outdoor family fun, food vendors, a hayride and more!
Fall Foliage Special
October 28th
November 4th & 5th
When the air becomes crisp and leaves swirl around to the ground, everyone in the South knows two things are coming: SEC football and fall foliage.
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!
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.
What if The Weather's Bad?
Alabama weather is unpredictable… Rain, snow, sleet or hail, check here for our inclement weather policy…
Ticket Information
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Email: [email protected]
Main Office
- Phone: (205) 668-3435
- Fax: (205) 668-9900
- Email: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Copyright© Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 2021-2022