Charlie Russell Chew-Choo

Sunday, May 12, 2013 - Saturday, December 21, 2013


  • Mailing Address
  • 408 Northeast Main Street
  • Lewistown, MT 59457
  • Contact Information
  • Phone: 406-535-5436
  • Fax: 406-535-5437
  • Toll Free: 866-912-3980

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 15 - Mother's Day Dinner Train - Departs at 4:00pm

June 8, 22 - Departs at 6:00pm

July 6, 20 - Departs at 6:00pm

August 3, 16, 24 - Departs at 5:00pm

September 7, 14, 28 - Departs at 4:00pm

October 5 - Last Run - Departs at 4:00pm

North Pole Adventure - 5:00pm and 7:30pm

November 30

December 7, 13, 14, 21

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Services And Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beer/Wine
  • Books
  • Childrens Menu
  • Dinner
  • Fine Dining
  • Gift Shop
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Information
  • Merchandise
  • Music
  • Non-Smoking
  • Parking
  • Public Restroom
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  • Travel Services

Driving Directions

The Charlie Russell Chew-Choo boarding site is located 23 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 9 miles and then watch for signs.

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

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