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Revamping “The Twins”: A Maintenance Tale on the Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad

The Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad offers a picturesque journey that is not only a treat to the eyes but a marvel of railway engineering. Among our beloved locomotives are a pair of leased engines from General American Transportation (GATX/GMTX), numbers 2004 & 2005, fondly referred to as “The Twins.” Meet “The Twins” Though they’re called…

Hiwassee Loop Train Ride Through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge
  • Delano Trip
From $62 per person

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.