Cozy Train Rides Await This Rainy Weekend
Rain or Shine, the Magic Rolls On: Cozy Train Escapes This Weekend at TVRM Rainy days don’t have to spoil your weekend plans—in fact, they’re the perfect excuse to relax aboard a cozy train ride with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. This weekend, leave the umbrellas behind and step inside a vintage railcar for a…
A Mother’s Day to Remember: Dining, Rail Travel, and Family Fun at TVRM
A Mother’s Day to Remember: Dining, Rail Travel, and Family Fun at TVRM Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the amazing moms in your life? This Mother’s Day Weekend, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites you to step aboard a collection of rail experiences designed to delight, relax, and inspire. With options ranging…
(Video) – Steam in Motion: How 4501 Gets Ready for the Rails
Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a 114-year-old steam locomotive for action? At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), the work begins long before passengers board. In a recent behind-the-scenes moment, Frank Welsh and Joseph Randall walk us through the critical prep process for Southern Railway 4501—the museum’s beloved Steam Queen. This week, they’re…
(Video) – Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine in Chattanooga
🎈 It’s a Beautiful Day for a Ride with Thomas & Friends™ at TVRM! All aboard for family fun and railway magic! The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) in Chattanooga invites you to spend a joyful spring day with the world’s most beloved blue engine—Thomas the Tank Engine™! As part of the 80th Anniversary Celebration…
(Video) – 🎉 Friendship, Fun & Steam: Thomas the Tank Engine’s 80th Rolls On at TVRM!
🎉 Friendship, Fun & Steam: Thomas the Tank Engine’s 80th Rolls On at TVRM! The skies may be cloudy, but at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, the joy is shining through! This weekend and next, we’re celebrating Thomas the Tank Engine’s 80th Anniversary in true steam-powered style—with real train rides, play stations, balloons, and enough…
Thomas & Friends 80th Celebration Continues Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine, It’s Full Steam Ahead with Thomas at TVRM! The clouds may be rolling in, but at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, the magic rolls on—rain or shine! 🌧️🚂 We’re celebrating 80 wonderful years of Thomas & Friends™, and not even a drizzle can slow the smiles. Families from near and far are…
(Video) – Historic Diesel #710 Leads Missionary Ridge Local
Diesel #710: Experience Rail History at TVRM Step back in time aboard the Missionary Ridge Local, featuring Diesel Locomotive #710—TVRM’s oldest operating diesel engine, built in 1950 by General Motors for the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway. Witness first-hand the engineering marvels of mid-century railroading! Highlights: Oldest operational diesel locomotive at TVRM Built in…
March 21, 2025
Experience the Magic of a Classic East Tennessee Spring Weekend
🚂 All Aboard for a Spring Adventure! 🌸 The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites you to embark on a timeless journey this weekend! Rain or shine, the beloved #630 steam locomotive is set to run on the historic Missionary Ridge Local, giving visitors a chance to step back in time and enjoy the sights,…
March 14, 2025
(Video) – Southern Railway 832: Ride a Restored Historic Train | TVRM
Experience the Legacy of Southern Railway 832 The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum invites you to step into a bygone era aboard the meticulously restored Southern Railway 832. Built in 1949 by the renowned Budd Company, this lightweight coach played a crucial role in some of the most famous passenger trains in the United States, including…
March 7, 2025
(Video) – Steam Season Opens at TVRM – Experience Living History! 🚂✨
Steam Season is Officially Underway at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum! The wait is over—Steam Season at TVRM has begun! This morning, our 121-year-old steam locomotive, Southern 630, made its grand entrance at Grand Junction, pulling the first Missionary Ridge Local train of the season. The rhythmic chug of the engine, the hiss of steam,…
March 1, 2025