Chickamauga Turn

Experience a "turn" with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum as we take you to historic Chickamauga, Ga. This trip will last approximately six hours and includes a 1-1/2 hour stop (layover in railroad lingo) in Chickamauga from 11:45 until 1:15.

Layover time allows passengers to stroll through the quaint one stoplight downtown area.

Layover time allows passengers to stroll through the quaint one stoplight downtown area, visit the Chickamauga Depot which houses a regional history museum and large model train display, or walk a block or two to view the Gordon-Lee Mansion and Crawfish Springs city park. Downtown Chickamauga has several antique and variety shops as well as a few small restaurants and coffee shops. Watch out for the Civil War cannons that stand guard over the main intersection in town!

Please note that this trip is primarily about the train ride experience and the historic nature of the route and destination. The scenery along the route is secondary as portions of the line traverse a diverse variety of views into Americana. The train travels through pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel and later past Chickamauga Battlefield enroute to the Town of Chickamauga.

Food options?

  1. Bring your own picnic (tables can be found at Craw Fish Springs Park)
  2. Purchase food at the Grand Junction Depot Deli before departure and take it with you
  3. Search out one of the restaurants in Chickamauga including Crystal Springs Smokehouse, Scarlett's Tea Room, Emma's Restaurant and The Basket Case (coffee and cake)

The train will depart from our Grand Junction Station (directions, info) at 10:00 am and will return around 4:00 pm.

Tickets

Cost is $32 for adults and $24 for children age 3-12.

Schedule

Saturdays only from May 17th through September 13th for 2008.

Timetable
Read
Down		   Station/Location   Read
Up
10:00 AM Lv Grand Junction Station
(directions, info)		 Ar 4:00 PM
11:45 AM Ar Chickamauga Lv 1:15 PM

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