Office Car 21’s Transformation: A Southern Livery Showcase
Amid the ongoing work on Electrical and HVAC systems, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum seized a unique window of opportunity to embark on an exciting project: the transformation of Office Car 21. This historic car has been meticulously painted in the traditional Southern livery, a tribute to the rich heritage of our railway. Office Car…
December 11, 2023
TVRM’s Special Train Ride with Southern Highlands Attractions
A Trip Down Memory Lane with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum This week, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) had the pleasure of hosting the Southern Highlands Attractions (SHA) group. On a crisp Tuesday morning, our esteemed guests were treated to a one-of-a-kind train ride. From Grand Junction to Polk Street, our guests experienced a…
Call for Support: Continuing the Legacy of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
A Journey Fueled by Success Over our sixty-one years, TVRM has seen more than our share of challenges. Overall, our successes have outpaced our failures as evidenced by our rolling stock, staff, facilities and visitation. TVRM has weathered many of the recent storms with help from our freight business, returning passenger events, tight control of…
November 29, 2022
A New Chapter for TVRM: Transformative Education and Display Facility
It is with immense pride and anticipation that we announce a groundbreaking development for the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). TVRM has recently acquired a building located adjacent to the Grand Junction campus, a move that marks an extraordinary milestone in our journey towards enhancing public education and connection with railway heritage. The Transformative Nature…
June 3, 2021
Local Railroad Historical Archives to Expand
L&N Historical Society Moves to Chattanooga: Enhancing Southern Railroad Research & Preservation The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) and the Southern Railway Historical Association (SRHA) have entered into an agreement with the L&N Historical Society (LNHS) to relocate the LNHS headquarters, archives, and company store from Bowling Green, KY to Chattanooga, TN. LNHS will occupy…
March 19, 2021
Tyler Chipman’s Journey: From Thomas Fan to TVRM Staff
Throwback Thursday: Tyler Chipman’s Inspiring Journey at TVRM Today’s Throwback Thursday is a heartwarming tale of passion and dedication, featuring Tyler Chipman and long-time volunteer Robert Frye. Their story at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) embodies the spirit of growth and love for trains. A Young Fan Turns into a TVRM Employee The top…
May 3, 2018
Smoke & Cinders (1st Quarter 2018) – It All Started with A Birthday Party
A Birthday Party That Ignited A Passion For Trains: A Journey with Robert Frye It all started innocently with a birthday party on a sunny day at Grand Junction. As my wife, April, and I arrived at the tvrail.com platform, the air was filled with the energetic tunes of a Swing band. It was there…
April 12, 2018