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Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Calera, AL
1-800-943-4490
Woodlawn, AL depot and restore Southern Railway caboose
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Calera
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Caryville, Tennessee
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“Great little museum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

A little museum with very interesting historical railroad artifacts. They run train trips on weekends. Employees and volunteers are very entusiastic about their museum. Gift shop has train and railroad related items. No snack bar or restaurant More

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Alexander City, AL
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“And Why Exactly Haven't You Been Here?”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Whether your young or young at heart, this place is for you. You know you love everything trains, so why haven't you been here. The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, the OFFICIAL railroad museum of Alabama, awaits your arrival. With several special events throughout the year, and regularly scheduled runs on most weekends, you have the opportunity to ride a... More

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Helena, Alabama
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109 reviews 109 reviews
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166 helpful votes 166 helpful votes
“Fun, educational museum with train excursions”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2008
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Located just 30 miles south of downtown Birmingham and right off I-65, the Heart of Dixie Railroad museum offers reasonably-priced rides on both standard gauge and (very) narrow gauge trains, educational interior displays, and over 40 statically displayed locomotives and railcars. Young children and those interested in railroads are sure to enjoy their visit, my pre-school children and I love... More

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