A Flavorful Start: Kicking Off the 2025 Lunch Train Season at TVRM
A Flavorful Start: Kicking Off the 2025 Lunch Train Season at TVRM The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum was thrilled to offer a new meal service – The Lunch Train! The 2025 season launched with a memorable first ride celebrating Mother’s Day weekend—complete with a three-course meal, warm hospitality, and a railroad stop at one of…
Legacy America at TVRM: A Night of Storytelling, Community, and Rail Heritage
Legacy America Premieres at TVRM: Honoring the Soul of American Railroads Tonight, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) had the profound honor of hosting the premiere of Legacy America – A Portrait of the American Railway, a new documentary film that celebrates the enduring impact of railroads on American identity, industry, and culture. Set against…
A Mother’s Day to Remember: Dining, Rail Travel, and Family Fun at TVRM
A Mother’s Day to Remember: Dining, Rail Travel, and Family Fun at TVRM Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the amazing moms in your life? This Mother’s Day Weekend, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites you to step aboard a collection of rail experiences designed to delight, relax, and inspire. With options ranging…
Celebrate Mom in Style: Dining, Train Rides, and Timeless Memories at TVRM
Celebrate Mom in Style: Dining, Train Rides, and Timeless Memories at TVRM Make this Mother’s Day truly unforgettable with an experience that blends gourmet dining, vintage rail travel, and the charm of Chattanooga—all in one place. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites you to celebrate Mom with a lineup of elegant, family-friendly experiences running…
Steam Queen Rolls Again: Ride Behind 4501 on the Summerville Steam Special
Steam Queen Rolls Again: Ride Behind 4501 on the Summerville Steam Special The unmistakable whistle of Southern Railway 4501 echoes through Chattanooga once more as this living legend takes the lead on the Summerville Steam Special. At 114 years old, this steam icon continues to captivate rail fans and casual travelers alike—offering not just a…
(Video) – Steam in Motion: How 4501 Gets Ready for the Rails
Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a 114-year-old steam locomotive for action? At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), the work begins long before passengers board. In a recent behind-the-scenes moment, Frank Welsh and Joseph Randall walk us through the critical prep process for Southern Railway 4501—the museum’s beloved Steam Queen. This week, they’re…
Luxury on the Rails: A One-of-a-Kind Overnight Railway Getaway to Chickamauga
Step aboard a first-class travel experience unlike any other—TVRM’s new overnight Chickamauga Turn invites you to ride, dine, and unwind in vintage rail style. For the first time ever, guests can journey aboard the classic 1877 Dome Lounge Car, stay the night in a historic mansion, and return by rail the next morning. It’s a…
Ride the Summerville Steam Special This Weekend
Steam Queen Returns: The 2025 Summerville Steam Special Debuts in Style The steam season begins with a thundering start as Southern Railway 4501—the beloved Steam Queen—leads the first Summerville Steam Special of 2025! On this all-day excursion, passengers will journey through the scenic North Georgia countryside, relax in vintage railcars, and visit the welcoming town…
(Video) – A Century on the Rails: The Enduring Journey of Dining Car 3164
A Century on the Rails: The Enduring Journey of Dining Car 3164 Some railcars serve a decade and disappear. Others, like Southern Railway Dining Car 3164, span generations. Built in 1924 by the Pullman Company, Car 3164 embodies the craftsmanship and resilience of early 20th-century rail travel. For over a century, it has rolled through…
(Video) – Dining in Elegance: The Journey of Southern Railway’s ‘Travelers Fare’ Dining Car
Dining in Elegance: The Journey of Southern Railway’s ‘Travelers Fare’ Dining Car Step aboard the past and experience a masterpiece of moving history—Southern Railway Dining Car No. 3158, affectionately named “Travelers Fare.” Built by the Pullman Company in 1924, this heavyweight dining car once graced the rails of premier Southern Railway passenger trains, and now…
(Video) – Living Steam in Motion: Southern Railway 630 Fires Up the Past
Steam in Motion: Southern Railway 630 Lives On Few experiences stir the soul quite like the thunderous exhale of a steam locomotive coming to life. At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), Southern Railway steam engine No. 630 isn’t just a display—it’s a roaring, rolling monument to the age of steam. On any given weekend,…
Remembering Rick Burchett: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Railroad Preservation Legend
Remembering Rick Burchett: A True Champion of Railroad Preservation The railroad community has lost a remarkable figure. We are saddened to share the passing of Rick Burchett—an extraordinary advocate for preserving our railroading legacy. Rick’s passion, deep knowledge, and warm humor touched the lives of all who had the honor of working with him. More…