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Locomotive 8669

Honoring 80 Years of Service: The Journey of ALCo RSD-1 Locomotives 8669 and 8677

Honoring 80 Years of Service: The Journey of ALCo RSD-1 Locomotives 8669 and 8677 March 2025 commemorates the 80th anniversary of ALCo RSD-1 locomotives 8669 and 8677 entering service with the United States Army Transportation Corps. These 1,000-horsepower locomotives have traversed continents and decades, leaving an indelible mark on military and railroad history. The Genesis…

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.