Christmas Train Rides in Tennessee & North Georgia

Ride heated vintage coaches through the Hiwassee River Gorge, meet Santa, and enjoy a cookie, chocolate milk, and keepsakes on a family holiday trip from Delano.

Celebrate the holidays aboard the Summerville Santa Special! Enjoy a festive 75-minute round-trip ride departing from the historic Summerville Depot, featuring Santa on board, holiday storytelling, and seasonal refreshments for the whole family.

Toast the season aboard decorated Car 202 on a 21+ holiday train ride with two festive beverages, a treat box, keepsakes, and a visit from St. Nick. Tables seat up to four.

Enjoy an approximately 2.5-hour holiday dining journey with a three-course lunch aboard a decorated vintage train, departing Grand Junction Depot at 11:30 AM and returning around 2:00 PM.

Celebrate the season with a 75-minute festive high tea at Grand Junction Depot. Choose tea service only or add a coordinated Missionary Ridge Local train ride.

Ride the Copperhill Holiday Train on December 4, 11, or 18, 2026, for a full-day journey from Delano through the Hiwassee River Gorge. Cross the historic Hiwassee Loop and enjoy a 90-minute shopping and dining stop in Copperhill, TN, and McCaysville, GA.

Extend the season with a relaxed, 60–65 minute evening train ride featuring holiday lights at the depots and along select parts of the route, plus historic bridges, Missionary Ridge Tunnel, and a working turntable demonstration.

Ring in the New Year aboard a vintage dining train featuring a three-course dinner and reserved table seating. This elegant evening experience highlights exceptional food, attentive service, and classic railcar ambiance while traveling through the Chattanooga area.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve aboard TVRM’s Lunch Train with a three-course meal served in beautifully restored vintage railcars. This dining-focused daytime ride offers reserved table seating, attentive service, and classic train ambiance while traveling through the Chattanooga area.

Give the gift of a memorable experience with Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum gift cards. Redeemable for select train rides and events, they’re easy to purchase and perfect for anyone who enjoys unique outings and classic rail travel.

Ride the SeaLight Festival Train on Fridays and Saturdays, March 5–27, 2027. Travel from Grand Junction Depot to glowing art installations at Sculpture Fields and return by rail.

Ride vintage passenger cars through Chattanooga, pass through the pre–Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel, watch a working turntable demonstration, and tour TVRM’s active restoration shop—all in about 65 minutes.

Travel behind a historic steam locomotive on a full-day journey from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia. The approximately nine-hour round trip includes vintage railcars, North Georgia scenery, and a one-hour Summerville layover, with coach and meal-inclusive seating options available.

Enjoy a full-day scenic train journey through the Hiwassee River Gorge on the Copperhill Special. Travel historic rails, take in mountain and river views, and enjoy a 90-minute layover in Copperhill and McCaysville to explore shops, dining, and the state line before returning.

Experience a scenic 75-minute round-trip along the Hiwassee River through the Cherokee National Forest, featuring breathtaking views of forested hillsides, rocky bluffs, and the historic Apalachia Powerhouse — a relaxing introduction to the beauty and history of the Hiwassee River Railroad.

Ride 50 scenic miles round trip from Delano through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge. This approximately 4½-hour journey follows the river through forested mountains and crosses the rare spiral loop near Farner, where the track climbs and passes over itself.