Ongoing
Calera & Shelby Train Ride

Calera & Shelby Train Ride

Presented by Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Take a trip back in time as you board vintage railroad coaches restored to their former glory! The Calera & Shelby Railroad runs on a portion of the former L&N Alabama Mineral Railroad, established in 1891. Ride behind a first-generation diesel-electric locomotive as you travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County.

The train ride lasts approximately 75 minutes, so bring your sunglasses, a smile and the whole family!

Admission Info

Saturdays March-September (except during special events) Departing at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Central

Adults Ages 12-64 – $15
Children Ages 2-11 – $15
Seniors Ages 65+ – $14
Infants Ages 0-24 months – Free
Veterans valid ID required – $14
Wheel Chair Seats – $15
Caboose Tickets – $28
Locomotive Tickets – $38
National Historic Railroad Society (NHRS) Members – $14

Phone: (205) 668-3435

Email: tickets@hodrrm.org

Dates & Times

2024/03/02 - 2024/09/28

  • Mar 30, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Mar 30, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Apr 6, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Apr 6, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Apr 13, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Apr 13, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Apr 20, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Apr 20, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Apr 27, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • May 4, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • May 11, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • May 18, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • May 25, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jun 1, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jun 1, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jun 8, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jun 8, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jun 15, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jun 15, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jun 22, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jun 22, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jun 29, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jun 29, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jul 6, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jul 6, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jul 13, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jul 13, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jul 20, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jul 20, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Jul 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Jul 27, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Aug 3, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Aug 3, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Aug 10, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Aug 10, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Aug 17, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Aug 17, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Aug 24, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Aug 24, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Aug 31, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Aug 31, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Sep 7, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Sep 7, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Sep 14, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Sep 14, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Sep 21, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Sep 21, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
  • Sep 28, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Sat)
  • Sep 28, 2024 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm (Sat)
Location Info

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

1919 9th Street, Calera, AL 35040

Accessibility Info

Accessibility lift is available for boarding the train at the Calera Depot.

Museum’s Visitor Center, Gift Shop, Restrooms, and Parking Lot handicap accessible.