Step Into Railroading’s Story — This Weekend at TVRM
Bright skies, a warm breeze, and the sound of steel wheels on rails — it’s the perfect weekend to ride with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. From Saturday’s full schedule to Sunday’s relaxed departures, every trip connects you to more than a destination. It connects you to the living story of America’s railroads. Saturday Trips…
A Summer Day to Remember – Riding Through Time at TVRM
☀️ All Aboard for a Full Day of Fun and History The first Saturday of August is made for memory-making, and there’s no better place to spend it than at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. With a lineup of classic train rides, warm sunshine, and Chattanooga charm, you’re invited to turn an ordinary Saturday into…
Feel the Power of 1904 — Steam #630’s Mighty Pulse Echoes Through Chattanooga
Feel the Power of 1904 — Steam #630’s Mighty Pulse Echoes Through Chattanooga Sunlight flickers through Missionary Ridge Tunnel as #630 thunders ahead, whistle echoing off sandstone walls. You’re aboard the Missionary Ridge Local, a short-line excursion that compresses 120 years of railroad evolution into a single, sensory-rich hour. What begins as a gentle roll…
TVRM Model Train Layout Open Today | 10-3 PM
TVRM’s mission—to “collect for preservation, operation … and display railroad artifacts in an authentic setting to educate the public” —guides every exhibit, from 150-ton steam engines to the finely detailed HO-scale empire tucked beneath Southern Railway Historical Association’s front brick building. From 10 AM–3 PM today, you can step into that lower-level gallery and…
Steam, Tea & Mountains: Your Ultimate Chattanooga Rail Weekend
Welcome aboard — six ways to time-travel in a single weekend Chattanooga earned its place on the rail map in the 1850s, and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) still lets you experience that golden age at full scale. Whether you have an hour or a whole day, the rides below turn casual getaways into…
Preserving the Past with Every Pane: Grand Junction’s Window Renovation Project
Preserving the Past with Every Pane: Grand Junction’s Window Renovation Project Tucked away in the vibrant heart of Chattanooga, the Grand Junction Depot is more than a departure point—it’s a monument to a golden age of rail travel. Now, after 42 years, the depot’s upstairs dining room has been fitted with new windows, completing a…
June 25, 2025
All Aboard: Every Rail Journey at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
All Aboard: Every Rail Journey at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Whether you have an hour, an afternoon, or a whole day to spare, TVRM offers a lineup of distinct rail experiences that turn an ordinary weekend into a memory-making journey. Below is your guide to every regularly scheduled trip you can book right now—plus…
NC&StL 710 Leads One of TVRM’s Longest Chickamauga Turns
NC&StL 710 Leads One of TVRM’s Longest Chickamauga Turns On a crisp morning in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) embarked on one of its longest Chickamauga Turn excursions to date. Leading the journey was the venerable NC&StL 710, a diesel locomotive with a storied past, while the rear was graced by the elegantly…
Steam Power Returns: Ride Southern 630 This Weekend!
Southern Railway 630 is Back in Steam This Weekend at TVRM! Few sights stir the soul like the billowing smoke and powerful rhythm of a classic steam engine. This weekend, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum invites you to experience living railroading history as Southern Railway steam locomotive #630 returns to the tracks for a limited…
A Flavorful Start: Kicking Off the 2025 Lunch Train Season at TVRM
A Flavorful Start: Kicking Off the 2025 Lunch Train Season at TVRM The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum was thrilled to offer a new meal service – The Lunch Train! The 2025 season launched with a memorable first ride celebrating Mother’s Day weekend—complete with a three-course meal, warm hospitality, and a railroad stop at one of…