A Toast to the Past: Dining Car 3158 Returns to TVRM Rails
A Toast to the Past: Dining Car 3158 Returns to TVRM Rails Friday night’s dinner train saw the second night of service for former Southern Railway Dining car 3158 after its extensive, five month, body and kitchen rehabilitation. The train was also the shake down cruise for Southern Railway Office Car 21 after a multi-year…
Step Into Railroading’s Past This Labor Day Weekend
Step Into Railroading’s Past This Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend is almost here, and Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is rolling out a slate of classic rail excursions that blend nostalgia, scenic beauty, and unforgettable experiences for all ages. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing daytime adventure, a family outing, or a charming date night,…
Feel the Power of 1904 — Steam #630’s Mighty Pulse Echoes Through Chattanooga
Feel the Power of 1904 — Steam #630’s Mighty Pulse Echoes Through Chattanooga Sunlight flickers through Missionary Ridge Tunnel as #630 thunders ahead, whistle echoing off sandstone walls. You’re aboard the Missionary Ridge Local, a short-line excursion that compresses 120 years of railroad evolution into a single, sensory-rich hour. What begins as a gentle roll…