Charlie Russell Chew-Choo Dinner Train

The Charlie Russell Chew-Choo is a Montana institution — a vintage dinner train that winds through the rolling coulees and badlands of central Montana’s Judith Basin, named for the beloved cowboy artist Charles M. Russell who immortalized this landscape in his paintings. The three-hour round trip from Lewistown traverses remote ranch country with panoramic views of the Judith and Moccasin mountains, while passengers enjoy a prime rib dinner in authentically restored 1950s dining cars. The train often features cowboy entertainment and storytelling that brings the spirit of Montana’s ranching heritage to life. With its combination of big sky scenery, Western hospitality, and fine dining in the middle of the Montana wilderness, the Chew-Choo offers an experience found nowhere else.