Explore the generous spirit of Community Giving at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, where philanthropy meets history. This post sheds light on the museum’s initiatives to give back to the community, from sponsoring educational programs to supporting local charities. Discover how each donation and volunteer effort helps preserve the rich heritage of railroading and makes a meaningful impact on the community, ensuring the legacy of the tracks continues to inspire and educate for generations to come.
Reflecting on the Joy: Chattanooga’s Christmas Celebrations with Norfolk Southern For many years TVRM has been proud to be host the annual Norfolk Southern Family Santa Train for local NS employees and their families. Sponsored by the Local Safety and Service Committee NS guests are treated to a train ride and can visit with Santa…
December 11, 2023
Ride vintage passenger cars through Chattanooga, pass through the pre–Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel, watch a working turntable demonstration, and tour TVRM’s active restoration shop—all in about 65 minutes.
Enjoy a memorable 2–3 hour evening train ride with a three-course dinner served aboard restored vintage dining cars in Chattanooga.
Ride 50 scenic miles round trip from Delano through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge. This approximately 4.5-hour journey follows the river through forested mountains and crosses the rare spiral loop near Farner, where the track climbs and passes over itself.
Travel from Chattanooga to Chickamauga, Georgia, on a six-hour day trip with approximately 90 minutes to explore downtown. Choose from coach, meal, premium, and private-car options for a classic rail experience through the Tennessee–Georgia countryside.
Travel behind a historic steam locomotive on a full-day journey from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia. The approximately nine-hour round trip includes vintage railcars, North Georgia scenery, and a one-hour Summerville layover, with coach and meal-inclusive seating options available.
Enjoy a full-day scenic train journey through the Hiwassee River Gorge on the Copperhill Special. Travel historic rails, take in mountain and river views, and enjoy a 90-minute layover in Copperhill and McCaysville to explore shops, dining, and the state line before returning.
