Company store of former Montevallo Coal Mine displays pictures and artifacts of community of Aldrich, coal mine, prison, stores, churches and post office. Collection teaches history of coal mining in Alabama. Has only coal miner monument in Alabama.
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Street address:
1919 9th St.
Calera, AL 35040
Phone:
205-668-3435
Fax:
205-668-9900
Schedule:
Open M–Sat. 9–4. Train rides Sat. from Mar. 29–Dec. 20; special group rides by appt.
Mailing:
P.O. Box 727
Calera, AL 35040
Admission:
Fee for attractions only
Accepted:
Personal Checks
Travelers Checks
MasterCard
Visa
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Preservation, restoration and operation of historically significant railway equipment. Railroad artifacts, locomotives, cars and equipment from late 1800s–1950s exhibited in two 100-yr.-old depots and railroad yard. Ride old-fashioned trains through scenic forests.
Accessibility:
Mobility Impaired (ramps, toilet access from side of wheelchair, support bars for toilets, wheelchair-level restroom sinks, designated parking spaces)
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