Exciting Progress at TVRM: Historic Trains Ready for 2024!
More Work Continues at TVRM: Historic Trains Poised for a Spectacular 2024 The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is buzzing with activity as we usher in 2024 with several exciting projects. From the ongoing restoration of the esteemed Office Car 98 to the meticulous maintenance of our beloved steam engines, TVRM is committed to preserving…
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
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…
The Epic Tale of Southern Railway 4501
Riding the Rails of History: The Epic Tale of Southern Railway 4501 The Southern Railway Mikado 4752, notable for its Worthington feedwater heater on the smokebox, shares a significant design feature with its celebrated counterpart, the Southern Railway 4501. This piece delves into the storied past of the 4501, a locomotive that has become a…
December 14, 2012
Unveiling the Stoker of Southern Railway 4501
Unveiling the Stoker of Southern Railway 4501 The restoration and maintenance of historical steam locomotives like the Southern Railway 4501 are filled with intriguing technical aspects, one of which is the incorporation of an auger stoker. This crucial component, designed to sit in the bed of 4501’s tender, plays an integral role in feeding coal…
November 16, 2012
Mysteries of the Rails: 4501 in 1914
Mysteries of the Rails: 4501 in 1914 From the depths of our archives comes a captivating photograph of the Southern Railway 4501, taken around 1914. The location, shrouded in mystery, remains unknown. This image not only captures a moment in time but also beckons us to explore the past of this iconic steam locomotive. The…
September 25, 2012