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Archive: Sep 2024

Ride into History This Founder’s Day Weekend: Celebrating the Final Days of Steam on the GM&O

Ride into History This Founder’s Day Weekend: Celebrating the Final Days of Steam on the GM&O This Founder’s Day weekend, immerse yourself in the golden age of railroading at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM)!  We are excited to present Southern Railway 4501, dressed as Gulf Mobile & Ohio 4382, in a tribute to the…

Founder’s Day Weekend Celebration at TVRM: A Journey Through Railroad History

Founder’s Day Weekend Celebration at TVRM: A Journey Through Railroad History This Founder’s Day Weekend, join the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) as we commemorate over 63 years of dedicated railroad preservation. With a lineup of special events, this is your chance to experience the rich legacy of the railroad industry. Take in the incredible…

Experience Comfort and History Aboard the Clover Colony

Experience Comfort and History Aboard the CLOVER COLONY On September 8th, you can enjoy a one-day exclusive ride on the CLOVER COLONY, powered by the historic Steam Locomotive 4382. This event commemorates two milestones: 75 years since the GM&O Dieselized and 30 years since the CLOVER COLONY was restored. Built in 1920, this Pullman Heavyweight…

A Historic Weekend: Gulf Mobile & Ohio Steam Returns to the Tennessee Valley

Gulf Mobile & Ohio Steam Returns for One Weekend This September 7-8, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum will be hosting a one-time event celebrating the return of the Gulf Mobile & Ohio steam engine. For the first time, the Southern Railway 4501 will transform into the GM&O Mikado 4382, honoring the GM&O’s impact on rail…