Summerville Steam Special 2024: Experience History on Rails
Welcome aboard the Summerville Steam Special, where the tracks lead not just to destinations but through the pages of history. This 2024 journey promises an unparalleled experience, combining the charm of rail travel with the storied past of the Southern 4501 steam locomotive. As we gear up for this unique trip, let’s explore some key…
February 24, 2024
Last Weekend of Halloween Eerie Express: Book Now!
All Aboard the Halloween Eerie Express: October’s Finale on Rails! October has always been synonymous with pumpkin patches, chilly breezes, and the onset of festivities. But, for train enthusiasts and families alike, it means one thing – the much-anticipated Halloween Eerie Express! As the final weekend of October arrives, so do the last days of…
October 27, 2023
Capture the Past: Exclusive Evening Photo Shoot with Vintage Locomotives on Founders Day at TVRM
As part of our September 9 Founders Day activities we are offering a special evening photo shoot with a number of our vintage equipment items. Photoshoot details: Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutesBring your best photography equipment and join us for an exclusive night photo session at our East Chattanooga location! Participants will have the…
August 8, 2023
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 4501: Locomotive Tender Restoration Update
Southern 4501: Locomotive Tender Restoration Update The restoration journey of Locomotive 4501, a gem in the crown of railroad history, has reached a significant milestone – its tender is nearing completion. This update signifies a leap forward in bringing this iconic steam locomotive back to its former glory, preserving a vital part of our historical…
February 10, 2014
Southern 4501: Steam Power’s Resilient Icon
The Renaissance of Southern Railway 4501: A Journey Through Time The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) has always been a place where history comes alive, and the recent installation of a new roller bearing trailing truck underneath the firebox of the Southern Railway 4501 steam engine is a perfect example of this commitment to preserving…
January 9, 2014
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…