Charlie Russell Chew-Choo, Montana Dinner Train - Lewistown

The Charlie Russell Chew Choo is a four and one-half 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.

2026 DINNER TRAIN SCHEDULE:

Saturday, May 9th, 1:30 pm boarding for 2:30 pm departure

Saturday, June 6th, 4:30 pm boarding for 5:30 pm departure

Saturday, June 20th, 4:30 pm boarding for 5:30 pm departure

Sunday, July 5th, 4:30 pm boarding for 5:30 pm departure

Saturday, July 18th, 4:30 pm boarding for 5:30 pm departure

Saturday, August 1, 3:30 pm boarding for 4:30 pm departure

Sunday, August 9th, (Cowboy Poetry Dinner Train) 1:30 pm boarding for 2:30 pm departure

Saturday, August 22nd, 3:30 pm boarding for 4:30 pm departure

Sunday, September 13th, (Chokecherry Festival Dinner Train) 1:30 pm boarding for 2:30 pm departure

Saturday, September 26th, 2:30 pm boarding for 3:30 pm departure

Saturday, October 10th, 2:30 pm boarding for 3:30 pm departure

Saturday, October 24th, (Wandering Wizard Train) 4:30 pm boarding for 5:00 pm departure and 7:00 pm boarding for 7:30 departure *Special Price

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2026 DINNER TRAIN PRICING: Adult regular ticket $151.00 and Child (13 & under) regular ticket $129.00

Adult V.I.P. Package $181.00 (14 & over) and Child (13 & under) V.I.P. ticket $159.00

VIP packages include priority boarding, a complimentary drink with dinner, and a T-shirt.

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Mailing Address
Not Available

Street Address
Hanover Boarding Station
Lewistown, MT 59457

Phone: 406-535-5436
Fax: 406-535-5437
Toll Free: 866-912-3980

The Charlie Russell Chew-Choo boarding site is located 10 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 and then watch for signs. Train is located on the left side of the highway.

Season
May - October. Specialty dates for Mother's Day, Cowboy Poetry, Chokecherry, and North Pole Express

Hours
Not Available

Payments
American Express, 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

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