Head to the Junction!

Bring your family to Scarecrow Junction in Calera every weekend in October. It's a New family-fun, fall festival event that you don't want to miss!

Calling Fall Leaf Lovers!

When the air becomes crisp and leaves swirl around to the ground and crunch underfoot, everyone in Alabama knows two things are coming: SEC football and fall foliage. This year, ride the rails of the old Alabama Mineral Railroad aboard the Calera & Shelby Railroad.

Canceled for 2020

For the health and safety of our visitors and volunteers, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum will be hosting a new Christmas themed event this winter instead of the previously scheduled North Pole Express and Santa Special. We invite you to join us in making Christmas memories with us in a new way we can all safely enjoy. Stay tuned for details of our upcoming Christmas event!

Our team is being careful to follow the guidance of the CDC and our local health departments and will continue to do so throughout this evolving situation. In addition to all safety measures already in place, we wanted to share with you some of the actions we are taking.

Canceled for 2020

For the health and safety of our visitors and volunteers, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum will be hosting Scarecrow Junction instead of the previously scheduled Pumpkin Patch Express this year. Come see us for some family fall fun at the depot!

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.

View our seasonal hours and dates to plan your first or next visit!