Smoke & Cinders (3rd Quarter 2018) – Doubleheading at TVRM
Doubleheading at TVRM If there’s anything more exciting than a train powered by a steam locomotive, it’s a train powered by two steam locomotives. Some of our most popular excursions include TVRM’s Summerville Steam Specials, when Southern 630 and 4501 are on the point. While these trips provide a lot of sensory stimulation, a more…
Smoke & Cinders (2nd Quarter 2018) – It All Started with A Birthday Party
E8 Locomotive Restoration Journey: From Artifact to Resilience | TVRM Blog Series Part 2 It All Started with A Birthday Party Second of two part series In this thrilling second installment of a two-part series, Robert Frye takes us through the remarkable journey of reviving an E8 locomotive from the brink of extinction. This painstaking…
Dine in History: TVRM’s Dining Car 3158 Experience
A Taste of History: The Timeless Charm of TVRM’s Dining Car 3158 If you’ve ever relished a meal in the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s (TVRM) Dining Car 3158, you’ve experienced a piece of living history. For those who appreciate rail heritage, the recently unveiled photo of its sister car, 3160, as built in 1924, is…
February 10, 2016
Grady Ragan: 50 Years of Dedication to TVRM’s Historic Rail Legacy
Grady Ragan: 50 Years of Dedication to TVRM’s Historic Rail Legacy In the heart of railway history, there’s a name that echoes with dedication and craftsmanship: Grady Ragan. For over five decades, Grady has been an integral part of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), contributing significantly to the preservation and restoration of historic rail…
February 2, 2016