🚂 All Aboard at Platform 4 ½! 🚂

Your Magical Adventure Awaits at Rails, Wizards & Spells

Step Onto the Platform of Imagination

This fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) opens its gates to a world of enchantment. Guests young and old are invited to step onto Platform 4 ½, where a vintage train whisks you away to The Whiteside Academy for Magical Arts.

The sound of the locomotive, the feel of the rails beneath you, and the sight of costumed professors bring the magic of childhood stories to life. With potion brewing, games, hay rides, scavenger hunts, and festive autumn fun, Rails, Wizards & Spells is an experience unlike any other.

✨ Reserve your spot today: tvrail.com

🪄 What Awaits Beyond the Platform

• A Real Train Ride: Begin your adventure aboard restored vintage coaches, experiencing railroading the way families did in the mid-20th century.

• The Whiteside Academy: Step into an academy atmosphere where magic, stories, and imagination collide.

• Potion Brewing: Craft your own bubbling concoctions under the guidance of professors.

• Games & Scavenger Hunts: Giant games and hidden secrets await eager adventurers.

• Hay Rides: Celebrate fall with a timeless activity that everyone can enjoy.

• Character Encounters: Our professors bring the magic to life as you visit the Academy and during your train ride.

🎃 A Seasonal Tradition with a Twist

TVRM has long been known for preserving and celebrating the golden age of American railroading. Rails, Wizards & Spells blends that preservation mission with imaginative fun. The event has become a fall tradition for families — one that connects generations and builds lasting memories.

Guests not only enjoy the ride but also participate in interactive experiences that engage creativity, spark curiosity, and inspire wonder.

FAQs

1. How long is the experience?

The full event lasts about 2–2.5 hours, including your train ride, potion class, hay rides, games, and scavenger hunt.

2. Do I need to wear a costume?

Costumes are optional but highly encouraged! Wizard robes, hats, and themed outfits make the day even more memorable (and perfect for photos).

3. Is this event right for young children?

Yes! Rails, Wizards & Spells is designed as a family-friendly event. Children under 2 may ride for free with a paying adult. All potion activities and games are safe, interactive, and fun for all ages.

🎟️ Ticket Information

• Adult (13+): Includes train ride, potion brewing, scavenger hunt, hay ride, and all activities.

• Child (ages 2–12): Includes the full magical experience, from potion brewing to hay rides.

• Children under 2: Free admission with a paying adult.

Tickets are available now at tvrail.com.

✨ Why You’ll Love Rails, Wizards, and Spells

• A real train ride infused with imagination.

• The chance to meet professors at Whiteside Academy for Magical Arts.

• Fall fun that includes hay rides, a potion demonstration, and games.

• An experience where kids, parents, and grandparents can all share in the fun.

Don’t miss your ticket to enchantment.

👉 Book your ride today and start your magical adventure from Platform 4 ½ at Rails, Wizards & Spells!