All Aboard for Labor Day Weekend in Chattanooga!
Celebrate the long weekend in style! In Chattanooga, the Missionary Ridge Local is prepped and ready to roll, showcasing the magnificent 119-year-old steam engine, #630. Join us for the Evening Ridge Runner available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, departing precisely at 7:00 pm. Allow the rhythmic chugging of the train and the scenic beauty to…
September 1, 2023
Chickamauga Turn and Summerville Steam: The Beloved Georgia Excursions are Back!
Chickamauga Turn and Summerville Steam returns! TVRM is pleased to announce we will begin operating our Georgia Excursions beginning September 16. Tickets will be on sale soon – check back here for that announcement. Summerville Steam Dates: September 16 Double Header featuring 4501 and 630 4501 will be featured on: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14,…
Cool Off This Weekend with a Unique Steam Train Experience and Custom Ice Cream Flavors!
The mercury’s set to soar this weekend, but don’t let that deter you from planning an exciting day out! We’ve got just the right antidote to the heat – a deliciously cool treat paired with an unforgettable train journey. Specialty Ice Cream Flavors aboard the Missionary Ridge Local Taking a cue from the old-world charm…
Throwback Thursday: Reliving the ’80s with Southern Railway 630 on the Missionary Ridge Local
Today for “Throwback Thursday,” Southern Railway 630 leads a TVRM Missionary Ridge Local trip out of East Chattanooga in the mid-1980s. Though clothing styles have changed since the 80s, you can still experience the same nostalgia of historic steam and passenger equipment with the Southern 630 from 1904 leading our Missionary Ridge Local excursions this…
August 24, 2023
Experience Vintage Charm: More Dates Added for TVRM’s Homefront Tea Room 2023 Season
TVRM is happy to announce the addition of more dates for The Homefront Tea Room 2023 season. Join us for this popular experience and enjoy delicious tea along with traditional tea treats in a charming, historic train depot setting. Book your reservation at The Homefront Tea Room Book Now! More Opportunities to Enjoy TVRM’s Homefront Tea…
February 22, 2023
Pullman Porters: The Unsung Heroes of American Railways and Catalysts for Change
Pullman Porters: Catalysts of Change in U.S. Railways In the golden age of American passenger railway service, luxury sleeping cars spelled elegance and sophistication, with the name “Pullman” becoming almost synonymous with such opulence. As passengers luxuriated in comfort, it was the Pullman Porters, primarily African-American men, who maintained the high standards of service that…
February 12, 2022
Celebrating the US Marine Corps and the Roaring 20s: A Glimpse into Rail History
TVRM’s Tribute: Marines Guarding U.S. Mail in the 1920s The 1920s, often referred to as the “Roaring 20s”, was a decade filled with excitement, jazz, flappers, and immense cultural shifts. But beyond the music and dance, the decade holds a significant place in the annals of railroad history. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is…
October 23, 2021