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Steam Power Returns: Ride Southern 630 This Weekend!

Southern Railway 630 is Back in Steam This Weekend at TVRM! Few sights stir the soul like the billowing smoke and powerful rhythm of a classic steam engine. This weekend, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum invites you to experience living railroading history as Southern Railway steam locomotive #630 returns to the tracks for a limited…

May 23, 2025

Posted in: Featured Exhibits, Upcoming Events At TVRM

A Historic Weekend: Gulf Mobile & Ohio Steam Returns to the Tennessee Valley

Gulf Mobile & Ohio Steam Returns for One Weekend This September 7-8, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum will be hosting a one-time event celebrating the return of the Gulf Mobile & Ohio steam engine. For the first time, the Southern Railway 4501 will transform into the GM&O Mikado 4382, honoring the GM&O’s impact on rail…

September 3, 2024

Posted in: Behind-the-Scenes At TVRM, Historic Preservation, Railroad History And Heritage, Upcoming Events At TVRM

Experience Fall’s Splendor: Train Rides through East Tennessee

Celebrate Autumn Aboard: East Tennessee’s Vibrant Fall Foliage Train Rides As the leaves turn brilliant shades of amber and crimson, the allure of autumn draws travelers into the enchanting landscapes of East Tennessee. This seasonal transformation presents a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of the region through the comforting and nostalgic experience of train…

October 20, 2023

Posted in: Behind-the-Scenes At TVRM, Featured Exhibits, Historic Preservation, Railroad History And Heritage, Railway Photography, Upcoming Events At TVRM

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From $26 per per person

All Ages
1–1.5 Hours
Educational, Relaxed

Missionary Ridge Local Train Ride

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 EDT

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.

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From $110 per person

All Ages
2-3 Hours

Chattanooga Dinner Train Experience

March 6, 2026 - October 24, 2026 EDT

Enjoy a memorable 2–3 hour evening train ride with a three-course dinner served aboard restored vintage dining cars in Chattanooga.

Reserve Your Table Live availability · Limited seating

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Delano Trip

From $62 per person

All Ages
4-6 Hours

Ride the Hiwassee Loop

March 29, 2026 - November 22, 2026 EDT

Ride 50 scenic miles round trip from Delano through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge. This approximately 4½-hour journey follows the river through forested mountains and crosses the rare spiral loop near Farner, where the track climbs and passes over itself.

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From $60 per per person

All Ages
4-6 Hours

Chickamauga Turn

March 28, 2026 - November 1, 2026 EDT

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.

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From $90 per person

Summerville Steam Special

May 9, 2026 - November 8, 2026 EDT

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.

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Delano Trip

From $80 per person

All Ages
Full-Day Experience

Copperhill Special

April 1, 2026 - December 11, 2026 EDT

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.

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