Charlie Russell Chew-Choo
Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Saturday, December 15, 2012
The Charlie Russell Chew Choo is a 3-hour scenic and narrated train ride. Travel over three tall train trestles and through a half-mile tunnel. Enjoy central Montana's wide open spaces and vibrant colors. Wildlife is abundant and close at hand.
Dine on the acclaimed best full course prime-rib dinner east of the Rockies!
Watch out for masked bandits who are known to roam the area and who want to jump aboard and rob the train.
Special trains and charters are available year round. Trains board one hour prior to departure.
May 13 Mother's Day Train
June 16 and 30
July 7, 21 and 28
August 11, 17 and 25
September 8,22 and 29
October 13
Polar Runs - 5:00pm and 7:30pm
December 1, 8, 14, and 15
Area Activities
- cowboy poetry
- cultural
- dining
- sightseeing
- food and drink
- rail tours
- tour
- wildlife viewing
- local cuisine
- music
- nature
- heritage
- history
- holiday event
Services And Amenities
- handicapped accessible
- information
- merchandise
- music
- non-smoking
- parking
- public restroom
- tour
- travel services
- air conditioning
- bar/lounge
- beer/wine
- books
- childrens menu
- dinner
- fine dining
- gift shop
Driving Directions
The Charlie Russell Chew-Choo boarding site is located 11 miles north west of Lewistown just past the Spring Creek Trestle. Drive north on Highway 191 for 3 miles, turn left on the Highway 426 for 8 miles where the train will be beside the highway.
Payment And Reservation Information
- Payment Methods
- cash
- discover
- master card
- personal check (in state)
- personal check (out of state)
- travelers checks
- visa
- Reservations
- group reservations required
- late cancellation fee
- reservations required
- Discounts
- child discount
- group discount
Season / Hours Of Operation
- Season
- June - October
June - September: Saturday Evening Trains
Also Specialty Trains