Smoke & Cinders (3rd Quarter 2017) – Riding in Luxury
The Magic of Train Travel: How Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) Enhances Visitor Experience and Revenue In the latest issue of Smoke and Cinders, we discussed how special events serve to boost TVRM’s income, despite making up a relatively small portion of our operating schedule. Now, let’s turn our focus to the core of our…
Rail Camp 2017: TVRM’s Educational Summer Adventure
Rail Camp 2017 at TVRM: Nurturing Young Minds in the World of Railroading As the warm breezes of June rolled in, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) welcomed the eager young minds of the 2017 Rail Camp season. This unique program is a testament to TVRM’s commitment to education and our dedication to preserving the…
Southern Railway 5000: A Historic Revival
Rediscovering the Glory: Southern Railway’s 5000 Dons New Paint As enthusiasts of railway heritage, we’re thrilled to announce a spectacular revival at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). Fresh out of the paint shop, the Southern Railway’s 5000, a beacon of American railroad history, has been meticulously restored to its former glory. Purchased in 1972,…
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May 19, 2017
Revival of Southern Railway GP38-2 No. 5000: A Historical Journey
Southern Railway’s GP38-2 No. 5000: A Journey Through Time and Technology The Southern Railway GP38-2 No. 5000, a remarkable locomotive with a storied past, stands today as a testament to the ingenuity and progress of American railroad history. Built in 1972, this diesel-electric engine heralded the start of a new era in rail transportation. The…
Smoke & Cinders (2nd Quarter 2017) – What it takes to put on an event
The Art of Hosting: A Peek into the Planning of Special Events at TVRM ‘The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is renowned for its railroad journey experiences. A critical element in keeping our guests intrigued and fascinated is our special events. These special events contribute to a significant portion of our visitor traffic and our…
Join Thomas’s Last Ride Today in Chattanooga 2017 – Don’t Miss Out!
All Aboard for Thomas’s Last Ride of the Day in Chattanooga: A Family Adventure Awaits As the sun sets over the scenic city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a beloved figure in the world of railroads prepares for his last journey of the day. Thomas, the well-known locomotive, is set to return to Grand Junction for his…
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April 22, 2017
The First 55 Years
A Cherished Moment: A Tribute to Bob Soule and the TVRM Legacy I vividly recall that day in the spring of 2011 when the steam locomotive 630 made its first test run after a comprehensive restoration. Our Shop Foreman, George Walker, had coupled the vintage Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis wooden caboose behind the newly…
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March 26, 2017
Highlights of the collection
Showcasing a Slice of Railroad History at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) has always championed the vision of being more than a static showcase of railroad history – we aim to be a ‘Museum that Moves’. With a diverse range of historic pieces in our collection, we offer an immersive…
Smoke & Cinders (1st Quarter 2017) – The First 55 Years
A Ride Down Memory Lane: Steam Locomotive 630 and The Legacy of TVRM It seems like yesterday that we watched steam locomotive 630 roll out for test runs in the spring of 2011. I still remember the excitement in the air, the buzz of anticipation and the pride that every TVRM employee felt on that…
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February 12, 2017
Melvin Turner’s 100th Year Honored at TVRM
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) recently had the honor of hosting a remarkable guest, Melvin Turner, a World War II veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday this March. Mr. Turner’s visit was not just a ride on the Missionary Ridge Local but a journey through history, commemorating both his centennial milestone and his invaluable…
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August 31, 2016