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Sweetheart Special 2023

• 12

• Sunday

• 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

A Romantic Train Ride, Wines & Pairings!

Depart the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Depot on an historic train for a short rail excursion to Ozan Winery & Distillery.

Mardi Gras Limited – Bourbon & Beignets

• 18

• Saturday

• 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

“Let the Good Times Roll!”

Although Mardi Gras is generally associated with New Orleans, the festive holiday was actually born in the port city of Mobile, Alabama!

Opening Day 2023

• 4

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The weather is warming up, and so are our locomotives --  "All Aboard!" for a new year of trains and fun at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum!

Bring your kids, grandkids, family and friends to ride the rails with you on the first trains of the new season!

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 11

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 18

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 23

• Thursday

• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 25

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 1

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Easter Eggspress

• 8

• Saturday

• 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Let your child receive their sweet Easter treats from Peter Cottontail himself!

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 15

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 22

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 29

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 6

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Mother’s Day Special

• 13

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

As a special gift for mom, her ticket is $5 when she’s accompanied by one or more coach passenger. Her ticket also comes with a special token of our appreciation and admiration from our team at the ticket pickup window.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 20

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 27

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Rail Safety Day 2023

• 2

• Friday

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Safety Expo, Free Train Rides & Fun Family Activities!

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.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 3

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 10

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Father’s Day Express

• 17

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Treat Dad to a train ride through the forests of Shelby County!

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 24

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Stars & Stripes Special

• 1

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Honoring Our Heroes

The freedoms we value today could only be possible thanks to the men and women of valor who fought – and who continue to fight – to establish and defend the country we call home.

As our thanks, we are offering all active military and veterans a ticket to ride the Stars & Stripes Special for FREE when accompanied by at least one other passenger. 

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 8

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 15

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Wild West Day

• 22

• Saturday

• 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Round up your family and take a journey by train into the Wild West! Watch as the local Sheriff and Pinkerton Detectives keep the law and hunt down the Black Hat Gang during this family-friendly Western reenactment event.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 29

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 5

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 12

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 19

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 26

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 2

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 9

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 16

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 23

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

• 30

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ride behind a historic, first generation diesel-electric locomotives taking passengers along the route of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

Pumpkin Junction

• 7

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gather up the entire family and board the Calera and Shelby train for short ride to the Pumpkin Junction. More than just a place to purchase a pumpkin, it’s a destination for family fun, food vendors and more! Mark your calendars now!

Pumpkin Junction

• 8

• Sunday

Gather up the entire family and board the Calera and Shelby train for short ride to the Pumpkin Junction. More than just a place to purchase a pumpkin, it’s a destination for family fun, food vendors and more! Mark your calendars now!

Pumpkin Junction

• 14

• Saturday

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gather up the entire family and board the Calera and Shelby train for short ride to the Pumpkin Junction. More than just a place to purchase a pumpkin, it’s a destination for family fun, food vendors and more! Mark your calendars now!

Pumpkin Junction

• 15

• Sunday

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gather up the entire family and board the Calera and Shelby train for short ride to the Pumpkin Junction. More than just a place to purchase a pumpkin, it’s a destination for family fun, food vendors and more! Mark your calendars now!

Pumpkin Junction

• 21

• Saturday

• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gather up the entire family and board the Calera and Shelby train for short ride to the Pumpkin Junction. More than just a place to purchase a pumpkin, it’s a destination for family fun, food vendors and more! Mark your calendars now!

Pumpkin Junction

• 22

• Sunday

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gather up the entire family and board the Calera and Shelby train for short ride to the Pumpkin Junction. More than just a place to purchase a pumpkin, it’s a destination for family fun, food vendors and more! Mark your calendars now!

Fall Foliage Special

• 28

• Saturday

• 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fall in Alabama brings a plethora of fall foliage unlike anywhere else in the country. This year, don't miss it sitting at home, journey to Calera and ride the rails of the old Alabama Mineral Railroad.

Fall Foliage Special

• 4

• Saturday

• 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fall in Alabama brings a plethora of fall foliage unlike anywhere else in the country. This year, don't miss it sitting at home, journey to Calera and ride the rails of the old Alabama Mineral Railroad.

Fall Foliage Special

• 5

• Sunday

• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fall in Alabama brings a plethora of fall foliage unlike anywhere else in the country. This year, don't miss it sitting at home, journey to Calera and ride the rails of the old Alabama Mineral Railroad.

North Pole Express

• 17

• Friday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 18

• Saturday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 19

• Sunday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 24

• Friday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 25

• Saturday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 26

• Sunday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 1

• Friday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 2

• Saturday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

Christmas at the Station

• 2

• Saturday

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A Daytime Holiday Adventure

Christmas at the Station is a newly reimagined daytime holiday event at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum each Saturday before Christmas in December.

North Pole Express

• 3

• Sunday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 8

• Friday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 9

• Saturday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

Christmas at the Station

• 9

• Saturday

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A Daytime Holiday Adventure

Christmas at the Station is a newly reimagined daytime holiday event at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum each Saturday before Christmas in December.

North Pole Express

• 10

• Sunday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 15

• Friday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

North Pole Express

• 16

• Saturday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.

Christmas at the Station

• 16

• Saturday

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A Daytime Holiday Adventure

Christmas at the Station is a newly reimagined daytime holiday event at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum each Saturday before Christmas in December.

North Pole Express

• 17

• Sunday

• 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!Through the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world.

On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear.