Charlie Russell Chew Choo Boarding Station

The train boards at the Hanover Boarding Station. It is 10 miles and approximately 20 minutes from Main St, Lewistown to the Boarding Station. Please be sure to allow yourself plenty of driving time.

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Charlie Russel's Backyard Day Drive

A great 2-hour ride makes a loop around the Judith Basin.

Central Montana Museum

The area’s history is chronologically portrayed beginning in the 1870’s when the area was largely unsettled and buffalo roamed the open prairies. Our museum features many photos and displays portraying the changes that resulted as many settlers from all walks of life came to this area and filed on homesteads. Also on exhibit are a variety of collections (dolls, hats, wedding dresses, fire arms, forts, fossils, historic replicas and dioramas, Native American art and artifacts, medical equipment and photos from St. Joseph’s Hospital, military, photos, musical instruments, and many others) and displays with interpretation featuring some of the area’s most notorious characters.

Charlie Russell Chew Choo Dinner Train

Join us for a spectacular evening as we travel through the mountains and prairies of central Montana. Experience the beauty of the rolling hills, vast ranchlands and breathtaking sunsets of Big Sky Country. Wildlife abounds on this scenic 56 mile round trip journey, with a plentiful supply of antelope, eagles, deer, hawks and coyotes. Be sure to watch out for the masked bandits — rumor has it that hold-ups can occur when you least expect them!

North Pole Adventure Train

The North Pole Adventure Train is a Christmas train that takes place in November and December each year on the Charlie Russell Chew Choo. The train ride is approximately 1.5 hours long, and includes hot cocoa and cookies, a story, songs, games and a live visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.