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Accessibility
ADA information available on website
Visitor tip
Book group charters well in advance, especially for North Pole Express tickets which become available to groups before individual sales begin July 13th. Groups of 40+ report seamless check-in and exceptional value.
Visitor tip
Choose open-air cars over fully enclosed ones when weather permits - visitors consistently praise the refreshing breeze during movement, and open cars have roofing for weather protection.
About Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Train rides & antique cars. Visitors ride in historic trains at this railroad museum featuring antique cars & artifacts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Railroad Museum
- Main Experience
- Train rides on the Calera & Shelby Railroad
- Operating Season
- March 1st - December 20th, 2026
- Special Events
- Seasonal themed rides including Pumpkin Junction, North Pole Express, Wild West Day
What visitors say
Loved the museum and liked the train ride. There is two open cars and two enclosed cars. My husband said the farther up front you went in the enclosed car the colder the ac got but the day we went there was enough of a cool breeze when…
Really enjoyed going to the events that are held here. The pricing isn’t too bad and it’s swimwear for the kids to be able to ride on an actual train. We attended the Polar Express event and I kind of expected more to see on the train…
We had an amazing time riding the North Pole Express. Everyone was friendly and made us feel welcome. While aboard the train the elves entertained the children while they waited for Santa and Mrs Claus. They handed out treats which were…
From 1,096 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The North Pole Express event features themed entertainment with costumed elves, Santa, and Mrs. Claus aboard the train, with first-class passengers receiving souvenir mugs and Christmas ornaments
- The museum offers multiple seasonal themed train experiences including Pumpkin Junction, Fall Foliage Special, Wild West Day, and Stars & Stripes Special with free admission for active military and veterans on July 4th
- Visitors can purchase special tickets to ride in the locomotive engine and caboose, providing unique vantage points during the countryside train ride
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