Train Ride Schedule/Hours of Operation

2004 Train Ride Schedule

Event:	Date:	Departs:
Open House:	Sat. April 3 (S)	10:30, 11:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Mother's Day Special:	Sat. May 8 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Regular Trip	Sat. May 29 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Father's Day Special:	Sat. June 19 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Senior Caravan	Sat. July 17 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Regular Trip	Sat. Aug. 21 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Regular Trip	Sat. Sept. 18 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Regular Trip	Sat. Oct. 16 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Goblin Train	Sat. Oct. 30 (S)	10:30 A.M., 1:30, 2:30 P.M.
Fall Color Special	Sat. Nov. 6 (R)	10:30 A.M., 1:30 P.M.
Santa Train	Sat. Nov. 20 (S)	10, 11 AM, 1, 2, 3 PM
Santa Train	Sat. Nov. 27 (S)	10, 11 AM, 1, 2, 3 PM
Santa Train	Sat. Dec. 4 (S)	10, 11 AM, 1, 2, 3 PM
Santa Train	Sun. Dec. 5 (S)	1, 2, 3PM
(S) Shorter 35 minute trip		(R) Regular 90 minute trip
	Photos of Santa Train, 2003 Click to see a larger view.

Our regular excursions are run over the entire length of our line that has been extended to make a 10 mile round trip!  These trips last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Shorter trips last approximately 35 minutes.

The museum is open for visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. from April through October except in inclement weather (the museum is also open by appointment). Museum volunteers will be present at these times and visitors are welcome to view the museum facility and the restored Chase depot, exhibits and railroad equipment. For this there is no charge, but donations are welcomed. For a more personalized visit, detailed guided tours are available for a nominal charge. Train rides are scheduled as noted above. For more details on events and train trips, please go to our Special Events page . Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the museum at (256) 851-6276 (NARM) on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Museum brochures and train schedules can be found locally at The Hen's Nest, Rolo's Restaurant, the Tourist Information Center in the Von Braun Civic Center and its outlets and at most area hobby shops. Please go here for pricing information.

Safety Notes:

We want your visit to the museum to be a safe and enjoyable one, so we ask that you please abide by the following guide lines:

• Train operations require the use of loud whistles that may startle very young children and there are safety considerations around trains and heavy equipment, therefore we advise not to bring children under the age of three.
• Please wear comfortable properly fitting (casual) clothes and shoes that provide good footing for the train ride and / or tour.
• Please, when you visit, do not attempt to walk or balance on top of the rails or allow children to. Rails are very slippery and can cause a very a bad fall and serious injury.
• Please do not place objects such as pennies on top of rails.
• Please do not allow children to climb on equipment as this could prove to be very dangerous.
• Please obey all of the museum signs including the "No Visitors Beyond This Point" signs.

Notices:

• We are not set up to take reservations over the website at this time. Please call the ticket agent at the Chase depot at the times given at 851-6276 (NARM) for that purpose.
• Prices are subject to change, please call to verify.
• The museum will hold your tickets for 7 days for payment (except for the week of the train ride) or they will be sent to you via mail if you enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope within ample mailing time to the museum mailing address listed below.
• Any seats remaining or any unclaimed seats will be sold on a first come / first served basis at the ticket counter.
• Passengers should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure times.
• For all train rides except the Goblin Train and the Santa Train, babes in arms not requiring a seat ride free. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket to ride the Goblin Train and the Santa Train as these trips are aimed at children under ten. Adult tickets are not sold unless a child is present in the group.
• Guided tours are not available on days the Santa Train or Goblin Train run or after the last regular November train ride.
• No food or drink is permitted on the train. Remember, you're riding in classic antiques.
• If you bring a baby stroller you will be asked to store it nearby before boarding the train for the ride.
• While we make every attempt to accept physically disabled riders, unfortunately the vintage passenger cars do not provide space for wheel chairs onboard the train. Please advise us of any special needs you may have prior to making reservations.