Cherish moments of joy with Family-Friendly Rides at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. This tag emphasizes the carefully curated rides designed to captivate both the young and the young-at-heart. From scenic routes to interactive onboard experiences, these rides promise safety, comfort, and a dose of rail adventure that families will fondly remember.
Rainy Day Rail Adventures: A Dive into TVRM’s Autumn Rides Rainy days have a certain charm – the rhythm of droplets against the window, the overcast skies, and the cool breeze. But what could make such days even more enchanting? The answer is simple: a nostalgic train ride through the picturesque landscapes of North Georgia….
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.
Travel 50 miles round trip from Delano on a 4.5-hour scenic journey through the lower Hiwassee River Gorge. Ride the rare spiral loop near Farner, where the track climbs and crosses over itself, while enjoying river, mountain, and forest views from climate-controlled vintage railcars.
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.
Experience the beauty of the Summerville Steam Special, a 9-hour train ride from Chattanooga to Summerville, GA. Enjoy a layover for exploration, with optional dining services and a tea-in-a-box selection available onboard for Georgia trains.
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.
