SANTA · CALERA

North Pole Express

Christmas story and carols; Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves board at the lit North Pole for photos with every child. No restrooms on train. About 35 minutes south of Birmingham.

Coach $30
When
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Nov 13 – Dec 20, 2026
Cost
Coach $30; entertainment coach $40; first class $50 (ages 2+); premium table car $250 per table of 4
Best ages
Not posted
Where
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (Calera Depot)

Hours

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Nov 13 – Dec 20, 2026Departures 5, 6:30, 8 p.m.

Good to know

Earliest start
5 p.m. departure
Address
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (Calera Depot), Calera, AL Open in Maps ↗

Last checked on hodrrm.org. Plans change, so check the official page before you load the car.

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