🚂✨ Rails, Wizards & Spells — A Magical Fall Ride at TVRM
🚂✨ Rails, Wizards & Spells — A Magical Fall Ride at TVRM A Train Ride with a Twist Each fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) transforms into a place where steam whistles meet wizarding wonders. Families, friends, and fans of fantasy can step aboard vintage coaches and step into a world of potions, games,…
ThrowbackThursday — 4501 Rises Again, Railfest Rumbles, and Steam Returns to the Mainline!
Big Wheels, Bigger Work Fall 2013 marked a turning point at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). Guests strolling through East Chattanooga may have seen sparks from the Soule Shops, but few realized they were witnessing the rebirth of Southern Railway 2-8-2 Mikado #4501. By late August, crews had slid three massive driving wheel axles…
🚂✨ All Aboard for Another Enchanted Weekend at TVRM!
A Magical Fall Ride Awaits The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites families, friends, and fans of magic to step aboard for a spellbinding experience: Rails, Wizards & Spells. This special fall event blends the wonder of railroading with whimsical wizard-themed fun. From potion brewing to hay rides, scavenger hunts to giant games, every guest…
🚂 All Aboard at Platform 4 ½! 🚂
🚂 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…
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September 28, 2025
Our Founder’s Day Celebration Keeps Rolling into Sunday
Steam, Heritage & Celebration The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is proud to keep the steam alive as our Founder’s Day Celebration continues into Sunday! This is your chance to ride behind Southern Railway steam locomotive 630, operating in her authentic “in service” livery. Complete with a red number plate and Southern Hooter whistle, 630…
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September 7, 2025
🚂 Founders Day Rides On at TVRM: Steam, Cinnamon Rolls & Living History
Founder’s Day Rides On at TVRM: Steam, Cinnamon Rolls & Living History A Steam-Powered Celebration Founder’s Day continues today at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), where steam locomotive 630 is fired up and powering the Missionary Ridge Local. The crisp fall air is filled with the sound of her whistle, the smell of coal…
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September 7, 2025
Fall Rides Day and Night at TVRM
Fall Rides Day and Night at TVRM Fall in Chattanooga is the perfect time to slow down, take in the crisp air, and enjoy the sights and sounds of railroading. This weekend at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the Missionary Ridge Local during the day and…
Waves of History — Amateur Radio Joins Founders Day at TVRM
Waves of History — Amateur Radio Joins Founders Day at TVRM Founders Day at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is always a celebration of stories that shaped Chattanooga’s rail heritage. This year, Saturday brings a new twist: the Chattanooga Amateur Radio Operators will be on site, broadcasting live from the Chickamauga Turn and inside…
Ride Steam Star #630 on the Missionary Ridge Local
Ride Steam Star #630 on the Missionary Ridge Local There’s something unforgettable about stepping aboard a train pulled by a steam locomotive. The hiss of steam, the chuff of the cylinders, the whistle echoing across Chattanooga—it all comes together to create an experience that feels alive. At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), you can…
Steam, Sunsets & Model Trains: Your Weekend Guide to TVRM’s Founder’s Day
TVRM Founder’s Day Weekend Guide 2025 The first full weekend of September is here, and TVRM’s Founder’s Day Celebration is ready to roll! Whether you’re a longtime railfan or a family looking for a fun weekend, there’s something unforgettable waiting for you at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Let’s break down everything happening Saturday, September…
Final Evening Ridge Runner of the Season — Ride Behind Steam Star 630
Final Evening Steam Ride at TVRM As the golden sun dips behind the ridges of Chattanooga, a final whistle will echo through the valley — the last Evening Ridge Runner of the season is ready to depart. And it’s going out in unforgettable style: with Southern Railway 2-8-0 No. 630 in the lead. This Saturday…
Miniature Marvels in Motion: Explore TVRM’s Model Railroaders Exhibit This Founder’s Day
🚂 A Weekend of Miniature Wonders Begins at TVRM This Founder’s Day weekend, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum invites families, rail fans, and curious minds of all ages to step into a world of miniature locomotives and maximum creativity. Tucked inside TVRM’s exhibit building is the Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders’ intricate and multi-line layout, a must-see…