TVRM East Chattanooga Updates
TVRM East Chattanooga Updates East Chattanooga’s railroad heritage continues to thrive, as recent developments at our local Sheet Metal Shop and various restoration projects demonstrate. Our dedication to preserving this historical legacy was recently highlighted in a Channel 9 interview, showcasing the intricate work and passion that goes into these endeavors. The Legacy of Captain…
February 5, 2024
Preserving History: East Chattanooga’s 2024 Railway Expansion Project
Preserving History: East Chattanooga’s 2024 Railway Expansion Project 2024 marks a significant year in the history of Chattanooga’s railway heritage. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum(TVRM), renowned for preserving rail history, embarks on a monumental project: building new tracks off the south side of the East Chattanooga turntable. This initiative highlights the ongoing dedication to maintaining…
January 12, 2024
Throwback Thursday: Reliving the ’80s with Southern Railway 630 on the Missionary Ridge Local
Today for “Throwback Thursday,” Southern Railway 630 leads a TVRM Missionary Ridge Local trip out of East Chattanooga in the mid-1980s. Though clothing styles have changed since the 80s, you can still experience the same nostalgia of historic steam and passenger equipment with the Southern 630 from 1904 leading our Missionary Ridge Local excursions this…
August 24, 2023
Founder’s Day – September 9, 2023
Come out and join us as we celebrate 62+ years of railroad preservation! Special Events throughout the day: Special Photo Exhibit in the lobby of Grand Junction Depot: “Steam in the Valley, TVRM’s Early Years” by John Coniglio On the grounds “history interpretation” will represent Military encampment and demonstrations. Also on display – a few…
Capture the Past: Exclusive Evening Photo Shoot with Vintage Locomotives on Founders Day at TVRM
As part of our September 9 Founders Day activities we are offering a special evening photo shoot with a number of our vintage equipment items. Photoshoot details: Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutesBring your best photography equipment and join us for an exclusive night photo session at our East Chattanooga location! Participants will have the…
August 8, 2023
From 1954 to Now: The Revival of Grand Trunk’s Dining Car 899
Revitalizing Railway History: The Restoration of Dining Car 899, “Silver Lake” Nestled within the heart of our advanced restoration and repair facility in East Chattanooga lies a magnificent emblem of history – Dining Car 899, fondly known as the “Silver Lake.” Constructed in 1954 by the renowned Pullman-Standard, this dining car was initially a proud…
February 3, 2022