Valentine’s Dinner Menu — February 2026 First CourseGoat Cheese Crostini with Roasted Grape Tomatoes Second CourseSmoked Tomato Bisque Third CourseTossed House Salad with candied pecans, feta, and strawberries served with strawberry vinaigrette. Fourth Course – Main CoursePatrons may select their entrée of: Roasted Tenderloin with mushroom demi-glace, served with roasted horseradish mashed potatoes. Blackened Grouper with lemon caper butter sauce, served with pilaf and roasted vegetables. Panko Herb Crusted Chicken with garlic parmesan sauce, served with horseradish mashed potatoes. Stuffed Peppers Fifth Course – DessertOne dessert per person: Strawberry Crème Brûlée Chocolate Decadence Cheesecake with Berry Sauce Beverages Water Coffee Lemonade Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet)

NOTE: The Dining and Pullman seating are in different cars. You will not be seated together if you select different seating types. Passengers may choose from true vintage dining in the Dining Car (four to a table) or the smaller tables for two in Pullman Car Clover Colony. Dining Car Table Ticket (Seats up to 4 passengers): Southern Railway 3158/Travelers Fare Pullman Section Table (Seats 2 passengers): Southern Pacific Railroad 97/Clover Colony What is a Pullman car? Pullman-Standard continued manufacturing sleeping cars and other passenger and freight railroad cars until 1980. For nearly a year at the end of World War II the United States government banned sleeping cars for runs of less than 450 miles (720 km). What did a Pullman car look like? During the day, the sleeper looked like a regular, if especially lavish, passenger car, but during the night it transformed into a 2-story hotel on wheels. Seats were unfolded into lower sleeping berths, while upper berths, instead of lowering from the ceiling on pulleys, folded out from it. Learn more about our Pullman. Interesting history of our Pullman car: Southern Pacific Railroad 97/Clover Colony was used during the filming of Marilyn Monroe, “Some Like It Hot” movie. Click here to watch the movie clip. B&O Office Car #98 (Seats up to 8 passengers): Dine like a railroad president aboard one of our most elegant cars — B&O Office Car No. 98. Adorned with luxurious décor, this 1912-built car was originally constructed for the President of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Restored to its 1950s-era grandeur, it showcases the craftsmanship and timeless artistry of the Pullman Company at its finest. The private dining room accommodates up to eight guests, with the full Dinner Train menu served on board.

We do not have a formal dress code for the dinner train, but most passengers seem to enjoy dressing up a bit.

Boarding & Departure Location

The trains board at our Grand Junction depot, located at 4119 Cromwell Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga is in the Eastern Time Zone. Please check the calendar for dates of operation and departure times.

Upcoming Dates & Schedule

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Dining Car – Table for 1–2

Priced per table • Seats up to 4 • Pricing varies by party size

$ 290

Dining Car Table for 4

Priced per table • Seats up to 4 • Pricing varies by party size

$ 500

Pullman Section – Table for 1–2

Priced per table • Seats 2

$ 370

B&O Private Car #98

Priced per car • Seats up to 8 passengers

$ 2600

Quick Details

February 6, 2026 - February 15, 2026 EST
Ages: All Ages
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Available: February
Food: Dinner Included
Departure Location: Chattanooga (4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN)

Enjoy a romantic evening aboard our beautifully restored dining cars as you savor a four-course Valentine’s dinner while riding through Chattanooga. This signature experience blends fine dining, exceptional service, and the nostalgic charm of classic rail travel—perfect for couples looking to celebrate love in an unforgettable setting.

Dining Car – Table for 1–2

Priced per table • Seats up to 4 • Pricing varies by party size

$ 290

Dining Car Table for 4

Priced per table • Seats up to 4 • Pricing varies by party size

$ 500

Pullman Section – Table for 1–2

Priced per table • Seats 2

$ 370

B&O Private Car #98

Priced per car • Seats up to 8 passengers

$ 2600

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Romantic Train Ride!

Step aboard our beautifully restored 1924 dining car for an unforgettable Valentine’s experience. Enjoy a four-course dinner as the train glides leisurely through the heart of Chattanooga. The journey begins and ends at Grand Junction Station, offering just the right amount of travel time to savor each course, great conversation, and the vintage charm of rail travel.

Our Valentine’s Dinner Train is one of the most beloved annual excursions — and for good reason! From the moment you board, our dedicated dining car staff delivers exceptional service and freshly prepared cuisine, all while you travel aboard a genuine piece of railroad history.

This special evening combines the romance of fine dining with the nostalgia of classic train travel, making it the perfect setting for couples celebrating love and timeless tradition.

Guests can select from two unique seating options:

Dining Car – Vintage tables seating up to four passengers.
Pullman Car “Clover Colony” – An intimate table for two, ideal for a private Valentine’s celebration.

Valentine’s Dinner Menu — February 2026

First Course
Goat Cheese Crostini with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Second Course
Smoked Tomato Bisque

Third Course
Tossed House Salad with candied pecans, feta, and strawberries served with strawberry vinaigrette.

Fourth Course – Main Course
Patrons may select their entrée of:
- Roasted Tenderloin with mushroom demi-glace, served with roasted horseradish mashed potatoes.
- Blackened Grouper with lemon caper butter sauce, served with pilaf and roasted vegetables.
- Panko Herb Crusted Chicken with garlic parmesan sauce, served with horseradish mashed potatoes.
- Stuffed Peppers
Fifth Course – Dessert
One dessert per person:
- Strawberry Crème Brûlée
- Chocolate Decadence
- Cheesecake with Berry Sauce
Beverages
- Water
- Coffee
- Lemonade
- Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet)
NOTE: The Dining and Pullman seating are in different cars. You will not be seated together if you select different seating types.

Passengers may choose from true vintage dining in the Dining Car (four to a table) or the smaller tables for two in Pullman Car Clover Colony.

Dining Car Table Ticket (Seats up to 4 passengers):

Southern Railway 3158/Travelers Fare

Pullman Section Table (Seats 2 passengers):

Southern Pacific Railroad 97/Clover Colony

What is a Pullman car?
- Pullman-Standard continued manufacturing sleeping cars and other passenger and freight railroad cars until 1980. For nearly a year at the end of World War II the United States government banned sleeping cars for runs of less than 450 miles (720 km).
What did a Pullman car look like?
- During the day, the sleeper looked like a regular, if especially lavish, passenger car, but during the night it transformed into a 2-story hotel on wheels. Seats were unfolded into lower sleeping berths, while upper berths, instead of lowering from the ceiling on pulleys, folded out from it. Learn more about our Pullman.
Interesting history of our Pullman car:
- Southern Pacific Railroad 97/Clover Colony was used during the filming of Marilyn Monroe, “Some Like It Hot” movie. Click here to watch the movie clip.
B&O Office Car #98 (Seats up to 8 passengers):

Dine like a railroad president aboard one of our most elegant cars — B&O Office Car No. 98. Adorned with luxurious décor, this 1912-built car was originally constructed for the President of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Restored to its 1950s-era grandeur, it showcases the craftsmanship and timeless artistry of the Pullman Company at its finest.

The private dining room accommodates up to eight guests, with the full Dinner Train menu served on board.
We do not have a formal dress code for the dinner train, but most passengers seem to enjoy dressing up a bit.
The trains board at our Grand Junction depot, located at 4119 Cromwell Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga is in the Eastern Time Zone. Please check the calendar for dates of operation and departure times.
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