Missouri Pacific Railroad 873

This car is unique from others in the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s collection, in that it is known as a Grill Car. This lightweight car was built in 1948 by American Car & Foundry for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, later being sold to the Detroit & Mackinac Railroad for use in their corporate office train. The car was restored to service in 2009. It is painted to match coach 3101, which it is paired with on the Hiwassee River Railroad out of Etowah, TN.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Car: Missouri Pacific Railroad 873

Car Type: Coach

Operators: Missouri Pacific Railroad, Detroit & Mackinac Railroad, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Builder: American Car & Foundry

Date Built: 1948

Number of Seats: 44

Paint Scheme: Blue

Lettered: Tennessee Valley

Status: Operational

View All Trains

From $48

5 hours
All Ages

Hiwassee Loop

The Hiwassee Loop train ride is a 50-mile roundtrip through the beautiful lower Hiwassee River gorge. This 5-hour trip takes you to the top of the famous Hiwassee Loop, where you can enjoy stunning views of the river below.

Learn More

From $70

8 Hours
All Ages

Copperhill Special

The Copperhill Special train ride offers a unique opportunity to take in the natural beauty of the lower Hiwassee River Gorge. This train travels a longer distance through Turtletown, Ducktown, and on to the former mining town of Copperhill.

Learn More

From $24

1 Hour 15 Minutes
Ages 1+

Santa’s Hiwassee Holiday

Enjoy a picturesque round-trip train ride through the Hiwassee River Gorge this holiday season! Write a letter and meet Santa and enjoy a delicious gingerbread cookie and chocolate milk on the train!

Learn More