Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum remains closed through April 30. In keeping with the Social Distance Guidelines suggested Sunday, March 29 we are extending our suspension of all public rides with a hoped for reopen date of May 4th. Dinner, North Georgia and Hiwassee trains however, will remain closed with no specific reopening date at this time. Plans now are to begin operating the Missionary Ridge Local on May 4th & 5th. We will be offering to transfer ticket holders, through April 30, to future train rides or a refund. Updates to our schedule of rides will be posted on our website at tvrail.com and on social media channels.
Ride our vintage short line train for a 55-minute, 6 mile roundtrip. Train crosses Chickamauga Creek and passes through the pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge tunnel traveling between Grand Junction and East Chattanooga.
Percy will join Thomas the Tank Engine™ leading scheduled trains between 9:00am and 6:30pm from Grand Junction Station, Chattanooga, TN.
Summerville Steam Special trains trip follow a historic route from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia; traveling past Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park and through Chickamauga and into Summerville. For four trips in 2019, double steam engine (double-headed) trips will be featured with both #4501 and #630 on June 1, October 20 & 27, and November 10.
Explore Chattanooga and Chickamauga's Civil War past on this historic train ride that includes a layover in the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Copperhill Special train ride takes travelers through the lower Hiwassee Gorge and over the Hiwassee Loop.
The Hiwassee Loop train ride is a 50-mile round trip through the Hiwassee River Gorge. All trips begin at the restored L&N Depot & Museum in Etowah, Tennessee.
Celebrate the adventures of yesteryear on Chattanooga's iconic railroad aboard a restored 1924 dining car while you enjoy delicious wine, food, and views. Each two hour train ride adventure includes a three-course dining experience, select wine pairings, and beverages on board a restored 1924 dining car.
Enjoy a meal on board a restored dining car. Trains depart from Grand Junction Station, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction.
Autumn Leaf Specials trains follow a historic route from Grand Junction Station in Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia; crossing the state line in Rossville, traveling past Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park and through Chickamauga, Rock Spring, LaFayette, Trion, and into Summerville. Departure for the all-day trip is 9:00 am with return approximately 6:00 pm.
All aboard for a Hiwassee Holiday Adventure! For the fourth time, 'Santa Trains' will operate along the beautiful Hiwassee River from Delano, TN to Reliance, TN.
Guests will board our first-class, round-end observation car for a journey to the North Pole at TVRM's Grand Junction Station. Along the way, attendants will serve beverages and dessert plates while costumed storytellers and entertainers read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,' sing carols, and entertain passengers during the trip.
All aboard for a Georgia holiday adventure: The Summerville Santa Special Train Ride! Trains depart from the festively-decorated, historic Summerville Depot.
New Year's Eve Dinner Train. The trips include a three-course dining experience usually on board a restored 1924 dining car. Excursion trains will depart from Chattanooga's Grand Junction Station in the evening, traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum offers special Dinner Trains during the Valentine season. Trips include a four-course dining experience on board a restored 1924 dining car. The excursion trains typically depart from our Chattanooga Grand Junction at 5:30 p.m., traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban Chattanooga, passing Warner Park Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Get information for North Pole Limited Christmas train ride at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. You can take an imaginary trip to the North Pole and even see Santa!
Sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, the Tennessee Valley Founders Day features train rides, live music, a petting zoo and family fun.
The Halloween Eerie Express trains depart from Grand Junction Station for a fun-filled round-trip journey. Features include storytelling, a tour through the Eerie Fun House, ride back to Grand Junction and a bag of treats for a festive Halloween experience. This family-friendly trip will get your fall started off right.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum offers summer camp programs for teens and junior railroaders. Get pricing and information for this year's camps.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum operates special Holiday Dinner Trains for the Christmas season. Celebrate the holidays at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum with a four-course meal and a ride through East Chattanooga aboard a restored 1924 dining car.
You’ll need a passport, but you won’t need to pack a bag for this amazing adventure. Explore and experience the unexpected when six Chattanooga-area museums open their doors for the Museum Hop.
In keeping with the Governor's Executive Order issued Sunday, March 22 we will are extending our suspension of all public rides with a hoped for reopen date of April 10. Dinner, Summerville Steam, Chickamauga Turn and Hiwassee trains however, will remain closed at that time with no specific reopening date at this time . Plans now are to begin operating the Missionary Ridge Local on April 10th. We will be offering to transfer ticket holders, through April 9, to future train rides or a refund. Updates to our schedule of rides will be posted on our website at tvrail.com and on social media channels. Day out with Thomas has been postponed to August 15, 16, 22 & 23. Ticketweb will be managing all refunds. The event will be both Thomas and Percy and plans are for the exact same schedule as we had set for May. We are contacting each ticket holder for rides through April 9 to process transfers or returns. Please allow 48 to 72 hours for all refunds to be processed.
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 will add 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!
Please feel free to spend time visiting our Grand Junction depot before purchasing your ticket. There you will find our ticket office, deli, gift shop, and historical displays to enjoy. We do not charge an admission fee except on some of our special event weekends.
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.
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