Final Evening Ridge Runner: Music, Steam & Cheers!
An Evening to Remember: The Final Ridge Runner of the Season As the gentle hues of twilight envelop Chattanooga on Saturday, September 9, we invite you to step aboard the final Evening Ridge Runner of the season, a journey infused with history, melody, and a touch of indulgence. Spend your evening traveling back in time…
September 7, 2023
Last Call for the Evening Ridge Runner Rides This Season!
As the sun casts its golden hue over the horizon and the cool evening breeze sweeps in, there’s no better way to embrace the beauty of a Chattanooga sunset than aboard the Evening Ridge Runner. This year has been a whirlwind of excitement and adventures for everyone who’s hopped aboard, and as the season draws…
Throwback Thursday: Iconic Locomotive 4501 to Ride Again with Historically Sourced Tender: Discover the Story Behind the Engine
Many visitors are familiar with the museum’s flagship locomotive 4501, and although it continues in operation at TVRM much as it did in the 1930s, the tender behind it was not always behind 4501. This ‘new’ tender was sourced to carry additional coal and water, in the Southern excursion era, after it was discovered on…
August 17, 2023
Steam Star #630 Joins the Evening Ridge Runner: An Exciting Update from Soule Shops
Big news from the crew at Soule Shops- steam star #630 will roll into service tonight on the Evening Ridge Runner! We are so excited to have this beautiful 119 year old steam engine running and she will be leading the way on the Missionary Ridge Local all weekend. Be sure to ask the station…
August 4, 2023
Experience End-of-Summer Magic at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum!
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…
August 1, 2023
Unveiling the 2023 Summer Spectacle: Evening Ridge Runner
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…
June 22, 2023