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A Day on the Chickamauga Turn – Powered by Diesel No. 5000

Feel the Power of the Past: Ride the Chickamauga Turn with Diesel No. 5000 🚉 Why This Ride Matters There’s something grounding about riding steel rails through green pastures and into a town where history whispers from every brick and depot. When Diesel Engine No. 5000 leads the Chickamauga Turn, passengers aren’t just getting from…

Experience the Journey: Chickamauga Turn’s 2025 Season Begins

🚂 The Chickamauga Turn is back—and it’s the perfect day trip out of Chattanooga. Offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), this six-hour round trip blends travel, learning, and leisure for families, history lovers, and weekend adventurers. Running select Saturdays and Sundays through October, it’s your chance to ride vintage railcars through scenic countryside…