Chattanooga

August 19 and 20 will be a special weekend at TVRM: Vintage Diesel weekend on the Missionary Ridge Local! Saturday will feature Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Railway No. 80 and Sunday will feature Southern Railway No. 5000. It’s a great time to ride a train. Be sure to ask at the station about upgrading to…

Need a little escape from a hectic August? We have just the ride – – – The Missionary Ridge Local – at just over an hour it is the perfect way to sit back and relax while riding into the history of the Chattanooga area. Crossing four bridges, passing through a pre-civil War era tunnel,…

As the sun sets on the final days of summer, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of trains at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) in Chattanooga, TN. With a rich railway heritage dating back to the 1850s, TVRM offers a unique blend of history, adventure, and scenic beauty, making it the perfect destination to…

No better way to round out July than with a classic Chattanooga train ride! The Missionary Ridge Local will feature 112-year old steam star number 4501. This engine has lived a storied life and is living the best life here at TVRM – bringing an authentic train ride to life for each and every visitor….

We’re thrilled to announce the exciting new addition to our summer season roster for 2023 – the enchanting Evening Ridge Runner. Experience Chattanooga like never before, under the serene embrace of the evening sky. This magical journey offers departures on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm and 9:15pm, starting from May 26th and running through August…

The holiday season is quickly approaching and there’s no better way to embrace the magic of Christmas than aboard the North Pole Limited Christmas Train! We’re thrilled to announce that tickets for this much-anticipated event are now on sale. Come join us at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, where the air is brimming with the…

All Aboard the North Pole Limited at TVRM! As the Christmas season unfolds, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) in Chattanooga, TN, is ready to sprinkle some holiday magic your way! Beginning on November 17, passengers can step onto the North Pole Limited train ride, a mesmerizing journey to Santa’s enchanting abode. Reserve Your Seats! Secure…

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Awarded Save America’s Treasures Grant The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services announced on Friday September 9, 2022, $24.25 million in Save America’s Treasures grants to fund 80 projects in…

Pullman Porters: Catalysts of Change in U.S. Railways In the golden age of American passenger railway service, luxury sleeping cars spelled elegance and sophistication, with the name “Pullman” becoming almost synonymous with such opulence. As passengers luxuriated in comfort, it was the Pullman Porters, primarily African-American men, who maintained the high standards of service that…

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is excited to announce the acquisition of two EMD F7 locomotives, numbers 576 and 578, from the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey. This acquisition not only adds to our rich collection but also ensures the preservation of two valuable pieces of railway history. A Journey from Mississippi…