The Museum offers an interesting outing for school children, church groups and corporate outings during dedicated departures scheduled on Thursdays during our operating season! Reserve your group’s spot on a relaxing one-hour train excursion through the beautiful woods of Shelby County. Learn about Alabama's rich railroad history in our Depot Museum and tour Clark Yard to discover and photograph many one-of-a-kind locomotives, cars, and equipment.
Charter Prices
Prices for non-special event charters. To reserve a charter during a special event, contact the museum office at (205) 668-3435 for current pricing and scheduling availability.
Charter Details
- Charters are on Thursdays at 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM.
- Tickets are $200 minimum for a group of 25 or more. Extra tickets can be purchased for $8 each on non-special event rides and $10 each on special event rides.
- There is a $100 deposit due at time of reservation to hold the charter date. The deposit cost will be deducted from the $200 minimum (ex. $200 minimum - $100 (deposit due immediately) = $100 due on the day of).
- Checks can be made payable to:
The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
PO Box 727
Calera, AL 35040
- Checks can be made payable to:
- Tickets will be distributed on the day of the event. Additional tickets can still be purchased on the day of the event.
- It is recommended that there be at least one adult per seven children. It is essential that each charter group plan to bring an adequate number of chaperones as we are a volunteer-based organization and cannot provide chaperones.
- We ask that all passengers arrive 45 minutes to an hour early to provide time to pick up tickets, use the restroom, etc.
- The train will board fifteen minutes prior to departure time.
- No food or drink may be brought on board except for bottled water and infant care items.
- The museum gallery and grounds are available for self-guided tours.
- There are picnic tables around the grounds for a packed lunch.
