Which Car Should I Ride?

Open Air Cars 1121 & 1122

Ride on a "rolling front porch" through the scenic forests of Shelby County! Our open air cars are converted flat cars which offer bench seating and are covered but not enclosed, offering an uninhibited view of line! The Open Air Cars are the first two cars after the locomotive which are a favorite.

Note: Due to the proximity to the locomtive and the car not being enclosed, riders may experience the loud horn of the locomotive and squealing of the brakes. Most children are fine with the noise levels but please keep this in mind if you have children who are overly sensitive to louder sounds. 

Frisco Fresh From Paint
Frisco Seating

The Open Air Cars are used on the following trains

  • Calera & Shelby Train Ride (seasonally)
  • Cottontail Express
  • Day Out With Thomas™
  • Father's Day Limited
  • Opening Day!
  • Ozan Vineyard Train
  • Pumpkin Patch Express
  • Rail Safety Day!
  • Wild West Day

Ammenities

  • Front Porch View
  • Outward Facing Seats
  • No Smoking
  • No Pets (except service Animals)

Learn more about the Open Air Car's History by visting their page in the collections section.

Frisco 1062

Frisco Coach 1062 is an open window coach which is enclosed. The 1062 was built by the American Car & Foundry as a "Heavyweight" coach which are known for their smooth ride. The car has been in continuous service since it was build in 1910 and is the oldest car on our train. All seats face one direction. Frisco Coach 1062 is a true classic and a favorite car of many of our passengers and volunteers.

Frisco Fresh From Paint
Frisco Seating

The Frisco 1062 is used on the following trains

  • Calera & Shelby Train Ride
  • Cottontail Express
  • Day Out With Thomas™
  • Father's Day Limited
  • North Pole Express
  • Opening Day!
  • Ozan Vineyard Train
  • Pumpkin Patch Express
  • Rail Safety Day!
  • Santa Special
  • Wild West Day

Ammenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Forward Facing Seats
  • No Smoking
  • No Pets (except service Animals)

Learn more about the Frisco 1062's History including how it came to the museum by visting it's page in the collections section.

Long Island Coach 2972

Long Island Coach 2972 has been fully restored by the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum to its appearance as it was first built for the Long Island Railroad in 1955. The 2972 is fully enclosed and climate controlled for your comfort. Seats face each other in groups of four.

Long Island Wearing Fresh Colors
Long Island Seating

The Long Island Coach is used on the following trains

  • Calera & Shelby Train Ride
  • Cottontail Express
  • Day Out With Thomas™
  • Father's Day Limited
  • North Pole Express
  • Opening Day!
  • Ozan Vineyard Train
  • Pumpkin Patch Express
  • Rail Safety Day!
  • Santa Special
  • Wild West Day

Ammenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Forward Facing and Grouped Seating
  • No Smoking
  • No Pets (except service Animals)

Learn more about the Long Island Coach's History visting it's page in the collections section.