Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Railroad museum in Calera, Alabama
The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is a railway museum in Calera that displays vintage locomotives, passenger cars, and railroad equipment. Collections are arranged across open-air grounds and indoor exhibition spaces.
The museum was founded in 1963 and became Alabama's official state railroad museum. It preserves regional railway heritage through restored trains and equipment.
The museum displays photographs and documents that tell the story of railroading in the region. Visitors can explore how this transportation method shaped local communities through the years.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, with guided tours available by request. Train rides operate on select weekends between March and December.
The museum offers rides on standard gauge tracks in restored historic carriages. Visitors can experience vintage rail travel as passengers rode it decades ago.
Location: Alabama
Location: Calera
Inception: 1963
Address: 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL 35040
Phone: +12056683435
Email: info@hodrrm.org
Website: http://hodrrm.org
GPS coordinates: 33.09898,-86.75078
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04
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