
A RIDE THROUGH TIME!
Take a trip back in time to a slower-paced era when railroad travel was a way of life. Relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum provides an interactive, historical experience that adds an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions. Here you will find the only regularly scheduled, full-sized train ride in Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is so much more than entertainment… It is your chance to experience the sights and sounds of yesteryear!
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is to collect for preservation, operation, interpretation, and display railroad artifacts in an authentic setting to educate the public concerning the role of railroads in the history and development of our region.
All Aboard for Another Magical Day of Rails, Wizards, and Spells at TVRM!
A Day Where Magic Meets the Rails The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is once again transformed into a realm of enchantment as Rails, Wizards, and Spells returns! Families, fans, and fledgling sorcerers from across the region are invited to don their robes and hats for a whimsical adventure that blends the wonder of train travel…
October 5, 2025
Aboard the Chickamauga Turn: Smiles, Scenery & Southern Charm
A Day Worth Remembering at Grand Junction The sound of the locomotive horn echoes across Grand Junction Depot as The Chickamauga Turn rolls out with a full train of happy guests. Families wave from vintage coaches, cameras capture the shining rails, and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) crew makes sure every detail reflects the…
October 5, 2025
A Wonderful Beginning to October at TVRM — Steam Engine 4501 Prepares for Summerville
A Powerful Start to October at TVRM As autumn colors begin to blanket the Tennessee Valley, there’s no better way to welcome the season than with the sight and sound of Southern Railway 4501. At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), steam is once again alive and rolling as this beloved locomotive undergoes her final…
October 4, 2025