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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Movie History

Next time you’re at the movies, keep an eye out for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum! Our facilities and equipment have been in numerous movies, music videos, and documentary films throughout the years. See our list of film and music video credits below ↓

In the business? TVRM has extensive experience working with film production professionals. Our railroad coordinator will act as an arm of your crew, serving not only as the “train hostler”, but also as an extra location manager and production supervisor. They’ll provide coordination between the train and production crews, ensuring absolute safety during filming. TVRM works well with all departments including art, design, and decoration. We have a “can do” work ethic- we understand it’s our job is to help get your job done safely and efficiently. Our track record speaks for itself. Let us know if we can be of assistance using the contact button below.

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TVRM IN THE MOVIES: PARTIAL PRODUCTION HISTORY

  • 1959 – “Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon featuring Car 97 / Clover Colony

  • 1971 – “Fools Parade” with Jimmy Stewart

  • 1976 – “Franklin& Eleanor” with McKenzie Phillips, Jane Alexander, David Huffman and Edward Herrmann
  • 1986 – “The Last Days of Frank & Jesse James” with Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson
  • 1994 – “Christy” with Kellie Martin and Tyne Daly
  • 1994 – “COBB” with Tommy Lee Jones
  • 1995 – Levis Strauss commercial (European release)
  • 1996 – “FLED” with Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin
  • 1998 – “Mama Flora’s Family” with Cecily Tyson and Blair Underwood
  • 1999 – “October Sky” with Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper & Laura Dern
  • 2003 – “Our Country” IMAX with Marty Stuart, Earl Sruggs, Dolly Parton, etc.
  • 2003 – “The Adventures of Ociee Nash” with Keith Carradine & Mare Winningham
  • 2005 – “Warm Springs” (HBO) with Kenneth Branagh, Cynthia Nixon, David Paymer, Tim Blake Nelson, Jane Alexander & Kathy Bates
  • 2006 – “Heavens Fall” with Timothy Hutton, Bill Smitrovich & Leelee Sobieski
  • 2008 – “Leatherheads” with George Clooney, Renée Zellweger & John Krasinski
  • 2010 – Veggietales “A Meaningful Life” – DVD extra feature
  • 2011 – “The Lost Valentine” (CBS/Hallmark) with Betty White & Jennifer Love Hewitt
  • 2011 – “Only In America with Larry the Cable Guy” (History Channel)
  • 2011 – “Water For Elephants” with Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon & Christoph Waltz
  • 2013 – “42” with Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford & Christopher Meloni
    • MUSIC VIDEOS INCLUDING:
    a train is parked on the side of a building
    The Missionary Ridge Local Train Ride is a steam engine that chugs along the tracks, emitting billows of smoke. It's a popular tourist attraction in the area, and many people come to take pictures and experience the nostalgia of a bygone era.
    a train covered in snow
    a train crossing a bridge over water
    a train traveling down train tracks near a forest
    Special excursion at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, featuring a historic steam engine pulling freight cars, offering passengers a unique journey through the past.
    a train traveling down train tracks near a forest
    a train crossing a bridge over a body of water
    a train on a steel track
    If you're looking for a unique train experience, be sure to check out the Hiwassee Loop and Copperhill Special. These trains offer dome seats that give you a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside.