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🚂✨ Rails, Wizards & Spells — A Magical Fall Ride at TVRM

🚂✨ Rails, Wizards & Spells — A Magical Fall Ride at TVRM A Train Ride with a Twist Each fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) transforms into a place where steam whistles meet wizarding wonders. Families, friends, and fans of fantasy can step aboard vintage coaches and step into a world of potions, games,…

October 2, 2025

Posted in: Featured Exhibits, Upcoming Events At TVRM

🚂✨ All Aboard for Another Enchanted Weekend at TVRM!

A Magical Fall Ride Awaits The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites families, friends, and fans of magic to step aboard for a spellbinding experience: Rails, Wizards & Spells. This special fall event blends the wonder of railroading with whimsical wizard-themed fun. From potion brewing to hay rides, scavenger hunts to giant games, every guest…

October 1, 2025

Posted in: Featured Exhibits, Upcoming Events At TVRM

🚂 All Aboard at Platform 4 ½! 🚂

🚂 All Aboard at Platform 4 ½! 🚂 Your Magical Adventure Awaits at Rails, Wizards & Spells Step Onto the Platform of Imagination This fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) opens its gates to a world of enchantment. Guests young and old are invited to step onto Platform 4 ½, where a vintage train…

September 28, 2025

Posted in: Behind-the-Scenes At TVRM, Featured Exhibits, 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

Hiwassee Loop Train Ride Through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge

March 29, 2026 - November 22, 2026 EDT

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.

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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

All Ages
Full-Day Experience

Summerville Steam Special

May 9, 2026 - November 8, 2026 EDT

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.

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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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