Louisville & Nashville Caboose 1041
TVRM Welcomes Historic Louisville & Nashville Caboose 1041 to Its Collection TVRM is delighted to announce the arrival of our latest donation, the Louisville & Nashville caboose 1041, meticulously crafted by L&N’s South Louisville Shop. This historic treasure, bestowed upon us by the family of Leonard and Sue Powell, has been residing on the family’s…
Steam Giants Awaken: TVRM’s 4501 & 630 Engines
The Titans of the Tracks Return: Steam Engines 4501 and 630 This weekend, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is proud to showcase the triumphant return of our two steam-powered titans – engines 4501 and 630. These locomotives are not just machines; they are living history, and our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to prepare…
March 2, 2018
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…
February 12, 2017
Historic Locomotive 4501 Returns: Join the Celebration at TVRM’s Railfest!
Breaking News! The moment railroad enthusiasts and history buffs have been waiting for is almost here. The legendary locomotive 4501 will make its public debut at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s (TVRM) Railfest on September 6 & 7, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience. 4501 will be under steam, operating at TVRM during…
Reviving a Legend: The Restoration of Locomotive 4501
Reviving a Legend: The Restoration of Locomotive 4501 In the heart of a locomotive workshop, a piece of railroad history is coming back to life. Here, we find one of Locomotive 4501’s massive driving wheels, a titan of steel and engineering, cradled gently as it awaits reunion with its axle. On the workshop floor lies…