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Charlie Russell Chew Choo Dinner Train

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Charlie Russell Chew Choo Dinner Train

The Charlie Russell Chew Choo Premier Dinner Train is a four-and-a-half-hour, 56-mile expedition through the heart of Russell Country.

Join us for this unforgettable Wild West experience. 2022 Schedule available at www.montanadinnertrain.com

June and July Departure Times: 5:30 pm

August Departure Time: 4:30 p.m. September and October Departure Times: 3:30 p.m.

07/21/2026

🚂🎶 TURN YOUR SOUND ON. Trust us. 🎶🚂

There's a new voice aboard the Charlie Russell Chew-Choo — and she's got GOLD in her throat. ✨

Meet Dakota Jolliff. 💛

She may look like a saloon girl, but don't let the ruffles fool you — this woman has a story to tell. Old-time country with a throwback soul, sung live at your table as the Montana prairie rolls by your window. 🌾🌅

No stage. No speakers. No screens. Just a voice, a song, and a train winding through Big Sky Country — the way the bards did it, back when music was something that happened right in front of you. 🎻🤠

This is live table music the old-fashioned way, and honestly? Goosebumps. 😍

🎥 Listen for yourself 👇 and tell us she doesn't give you chills.

🎟️ Come hear her in person → MontanaDinnerTrain.com

07/13/2026

🚂🤠 Dinner? Sure.
Entertainment? Absolutely.

An unforgettable Montana adventure? Every single time. 🌄✨

The Charlie Russell Chew-Choo isn't just a train ride—it's an experience you'll be talking about long after you step off the tracks.

🍽️ Delicious food
🎭 Live onboard entertainment
😂 Plenty of laughs (and maybe a little drama!)
🏔️ Breathtaking Montana scenery
📸 Memories you'll want to relive again and again

Whether you're planning a date night, celebrating with friends, hosting out-of-town guests, or simply looking for something truly unique, this is one experience you don't want to miss.

🎟️ Seats fill quickly, so don't wait!
👉 Book your adventure today: https://montanadinnertrain.com/
👇 Tag the person you'd bring with you on this ride!

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07/01/2026

🚂🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARLA ALLEN! 🎉🚂

Today we're celebrating someone who keeps the Charlie Russell Chew-Choo rolling mile after mile with professionalism, heart, and an incredible passion for railroading.

💙 Happy Birthday to Carla Allen! 💙

If you've ever ridden the Charlie Russell Chew-Choo, you've experienced the results of Carla's dedication. She's the steady hand behind the throttle, the calm in every journey, and one of the biggest reasons our passengers have such an unforgettable experience.

🌟 And here's something truly special...
Carla is believed to be the ONLY female locomotive engineer in the State of Montana! 🚂👏

That alone is remarkable—but what makes Carla extraordinary isn't just making history. It's the kindness she shows, the pride she takes in her work, and the countless hours she gives to make every excursion safe, smooth, and memorable.

She truly is the backbone of our operation, and we couldn't imagine the Charlie Russell Chew-Choo without her.

❤️ Join us in wishing Carla Allen the happiest of birthdays! Drop your birthday wishes in the comments and help us celebrate one amazing engineer who keeps Montana's rails—and our hearts—moving forward.

🎂🚂 Happy Birthday, Carla! We hope your day is every bit as amazing as you are!

🎉

06/25/2026

✨🚂 ALL ABOARD THE WANDERING WIZARD TRAIN! 🎃🦉

Something magical is coming to the Charlie Russell Chew Choo this Halloween season!

Gather your family and friends, put on your favorite costume, and step aboard for an enchanting evening filled with sweet treats, magical surprises, and unforgettable memories. This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for witches, wizards, and magical creatures of all ages!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🎟️ $69 per person

Tickets: https://montanadinnertrain.com/wandering-wizard

🚂 Departure Times
✨ 5:00 PM
✨ 7:30 PM

🪄 Boarding Begins
🕓 4:30 PM for the 5:00 PM departure
🕖 7:00 PM for the 7:30 PM departure

🎃 Costumes Encouraged
🍬 Sweet Treats Included
✨ Magical Surprises
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly Fun

Seats are limited, so don't wait to reserve your place on Montana's most enchanting Halloween adventure!

🎃✨ Treats • Costumes • Magic ✨🎃

06/23/2026

🚂🤠 PLOT TWIST: Your dinner train just got ROBBED. 💰💥

Picture it — you're aboard the Charlie Russell Chew-Choo, prime rib on your plate, when suddenly hoofbeats thunder up alongside the tracks. 🐎💨 Outlaws on horseback are chasing down the train... and yep, they're climbing ABOARD.

Welcome to the Old Wild West, partner. 🌵

Our saloon comes alive with dance-hall Saloon Girls 💃, the cowboys ride in hot, the train robbery unfolds right before your eyes, and it all ends the only way a proper frontier showdown can — with a good old-fashioned WILD WEST SHOOTOUT. 🔫💥

History, hijinks, and entertainment with every mile. This isn't just dinner — it's a front-row seat to the frontier. 🎭

Think you can keep your hands off your wallet? 😏 Come find out.

🎟️ Book your ride into the Wild West. Last minute reserve seats will be released Wednesday July1st. → MontanaDinnerTrain.com

06/08/2026

🚂💚 What'd YOU do this weekend?

Us? Oh, just rolled 56 miles through the most jaw-dropping corner of Big Sky Country on Saturday's departure. 😎

The hills were GREEN, the wildflowers were showing off 🌼, and the critters came out to wave us through. 🦌 We crossed three trestles, dove through the historic Hoosac Tunnel, and watched the Central Montana prairie roll by with a plate of prime rib in hand and live music in the air. 🎶🍽️

Not a bad way to spend a Saturday, if we do say so ourselves. ☀️🌅

This is the good stuff, folks — and there's plenty more season ahead.

🎟️ Come make your own memories → MontanaDinnerTrain.com

06/03/2026

🚂💨 LAST CALL, Central Montana! 💨🚂

The whistle is about to blow for the season. October 10th is the FINAL day with tickets available on the Charlie Russell Chew-Choo — and after that, the dinner cart rolls into hibernation until next year. ⏳

There's a train. It serves a full-course PRIME RIB dinner. It rolls across THREE trestles and dives straight through the historic Hoosac Tunnel. And right now? The clock is ticking and the seats are vanishing fast.

The Charlie Russell Chew-Choo isn't just dinner — it's a 4.5-hour, 56-mile round-trip through the middle of Big Sky Country. We're talking 🦌 abundant wildlife, 🏔️ rolling hills and vast ranchlands, 🎶 live music & western entertainment, and a 🌅 breathtaking Montana sunset that no filter can improve (trust us, we've tried).

This Montana tradition has been winding through the prairies and mountains of Central Montana for over 25 years — and these last departures of the season WILL sell out. When they're gone, they're gone until 2027. Consider this your official last-chance sign from the universe. 👀🎟️

🚂 Limited general & specialty trains left before Oct 10 🚉 All aboard at the Hanover Boarding Station — about 10 miles (20–25 min) from Main St, Lewistown. Give yourself plenty of drive time!
Round up the crew, your in-laws, your book club, that coworker who keeps saying "we should do something fun" — before it's too late.

🎟️ Don't miss the last train of the season → MontanaDinnerTrain.com

Tag the person you're dragging onto this train with you before the season ends. ⬇️😄

03/16/2026

TICKETS FOR THE DINNER TRAIN SEASON GO ON SALE MARCH 16 AT 8:00 AM! CHAMBER MEMBERS GET A 20% DISCOUNT ON TRAIN TICKETS AND MUST PURCHASE AT THE CHAMBER!

Address

Hanover Road
Lewistown, MT
59457

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.montanadinnertrain.com/

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