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  • Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is dedicated to preserve, restore and operate the historically significant railway equipments. This museum is located at 1919 Ninth Street, Calera, Alabama, on I-65 approximately 30 miles (48 km) south of Birmingham. Located in Calera, Alabama, this museum offers guests some fine collections of rolling stock and railroad artifacts with few tourist trains. Special trains operated throughout the year include the Cottontail Express, Calera and Shelby Railroad, Mother's Day Limited, Father's Day Limited, Santa Special, The Polar Express, and the wildly popular Day out with Thomas.

Highlights :
  • Historically Significant Railway Equipments
  • Rolling Stock and 1900's to 1950's Railroad Artifacts
  • Diesel Locomotives, Steam Locomotives & Special Trains

Best Time of Year :All Year Round

Latitude/Longitude :33.099265 -86.750199

Type of Getaway : Winter, Summer, Outdoor, Family