Season: Nov 13, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only; departures at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Central Time.
North Pole Express — Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Calera, AL · A roughly 90-minute evening train excursion with lights, Christmas songs, Santa visits and refreshments.
Cost: Coach $30 per person age 2+; entertainment coach $40; first class $50. Premium table $250 for up to four; special infant restrictions apply.
Who: Coach suitable for families; under-24-month lap infants free except premium table car. Table activities recommended 5+.
Registration: Advance online purchase required. Arrive about one hour early; confirm accessible-car availability with the museum.
Before traveling: Alabama observes Central Time, one hour behind Georgia. Plan for the time change.
All times are Central (one hour behind Georgia). Selected operating dates; check the official calendar before choosing a visit.
Source checked Oct 12
Location, planning notes & source
Where: Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum — Calera Depot · 1919 9th Street, Calera, AL 35040
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