TVRM’s Special Train Ride with Southern Highlands Attractions
A Trip Down Memory Lane with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum This week, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) had the pleasure of hosting the Southern Highlands Attractions (SHA) group. On a crisp Tuesday morning, our esteemed guests were treated to a one-of-a-kind train ride. From Grand Junction to Polk Street, our guests experienced a…
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at Chattanooga Tourism Summit 2023
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at Chattanooga Tourism Summit 2023 Chattanooga, the scenic city, is gearing up for the highly anticipated Chattanooga Tourism Summit 2023. As an integral part of the Chattanooga tourism landscape, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is proud to be one of the prestigious partners for this event. The summit is set to…
All Aboard for a Day of Celebration at TVRM!
TVRM: Celebrating 62 Years of Preserving Railroad Magic! It was a day marked by the gentle chug of trains, the informative hum of demonstrations, and the grandeur of a double header – all culminating in the mystique of a night photo shoot. A full day at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) brought together rail…
A Blast from the Past: The Grandeur of 6914 and Steam Engine 610 at Grand Junction Yard
Stepping into the Grand Junction yard is like stepping back in time, especially when you’re greeted by the sight of the splendid 6914. This beauty, showcased alongside the steam engine 610, offers a mesmerizing display of railroad history. Steam engine 610 isn’t just any steam engine. This locomotive is dressed precisely as she looked when…
TVRM’s 1980s Throwback: 45 Years of Locomotives 630 & 610!
A Nostalgic Ride Back to 1980 at TVRM: Celebrating 45 Years of 630 & USA 610! As dawn breaks tomorrow, visitors to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) will find themselves on a remarkable journey back in time. While every day at TVRM offers a peek into railroad history, tomorrow promises an especially nostalgic trip….
Rails of Valor: The Southern Railway’s WWII Legacy
In the midst of World War II, the role of the railroad was pivotal in ways that may surprise you. Beyond transporting civilians and goods, railroads like the Southern Railway stepped onto the front lines. They sponsored Railway Operating Battalions, an initiative that was critical for the Allied forces’ success. The Southern Railway’s 727th Railway…
Smoke & Cinders (2nd Quarter 2019) – Equipment Acquisition
Spring 2019: A Season of Acquisitions and Preservation at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) made several notable additions to its rolling stock collection in the spring of 2019, including historic locomotives and dining cars. Key acquisitions include the Southern Dining Car 3307, obtained from Amtrak, the Louisville and Nashville…
June 12, 2019