All Aboard for Another Magical Day of Rails, Wizards, and Spells at TVRM!
A Day Where Magic Meets the Rails The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is once again transformed into a realm of enchantment as Rails, Wizards, and Spells returns! Families, fans, and fledgling sorcerers from across the region are invited to don their robes and hats for a whimsical adventure that blends the wonder of train travel…
A Wonderful Beginning to October at TVRM — Steam Engine 4501 Prepares for Summerville
A Powerful Start to October at TVRM As autumn colors begin to blanket the Tennessee Valley, there’s no better way to welcome the season than with the sight and sound of Southern Railway 4501. At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), steam is once again alive and rolling as this beloved locomotive undergoes her final…
🚂✨ Rails, Wizards & Spells — A Magical Fall Ride at TVRM
🚂✨ Rails, Wizards & Spells — A Magical Fall Ride at TVRM A Train Ride with a Twist Each fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) transforms into a place where steam whistles meet wizarding wonders. Families, friends, and fans of fantasy can step aboard vintage coaches and step into a world of potions, games,…
ThrowbackThursday — 4501 Rises Again, Railfest Rumbles, and Steam Returns to the Mainline!
Big Wheels, Bigger Work Fall 2013 marked a turning point at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). Guests strolling through East Chattanooga may have seen sparks from the Soule Shops, but few realized they were witnessing the rebirth of Southern Railway 2-8-2 Mikado #4501. By late August, crews had slid three massive driving wheel axles…
🚂✨ All Aboard for Another Enchanted Weekend at TVRM!
A Magical Fall Ride Awaits The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) invites families, friends, and fans of magic to step aboard for a spellbinding experience: Rails, Wizards & Spells. This special fall event blends the wonder of railroading with whimsical wizard-themed fun. From potion brewing to hay rides, scavenger hunts to giant games, every guest…
🚂 All Aboard at Platform 4 ½! 🚂
🚂 All Aboard at Platform 4 ½! 🚂 Your Magical Adventure Awaits at Rails, Wizards & Spells Step Onto the Platform of Imagination This fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) opens its gates to a world of enchantment. Guests young and old are invited to step onto Platform 4 ½, where a vintage train…
September 28, 2025
Our Founder’s Day Celebration Keeps Rolling into Sunday
Steam, Heritage & Celebration The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is proud to keep the steam alive as our Founder’s Day Celebration continues into Sunday! This is your chance to ride behind Southern Railway steam locomotive 630, operating in her authentic “in service” livery. Complete with a red number plate and Southern Hooter whistle, 630…
September 7, 2025
🚂 Founders Day Rides On at TVRM: Steam, Cinnamon Rolls & Living History
Founder’s Day Rides On at TVRM: Steam, Cinnamon Rolls & Living History A Steam-Powered Celebration Founder’s Day continues today at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), where steam locomotive 630 is fired up and powering the Missionary Ridge Local. The crisp fall air is filled with the sound of her whistle, the smell of coal…
September 7, 2025
Steam, Sunsets & Model Trains: Your Weekend Guide to TVRM’s Founder’s Day
TVRM Founder’s Day Weekend Guide 2025 The first full weekend of September is here, and TVRM’s Founder’s Day Celebration is ready to roll! Whether you’re a longtime railfan or a family looking for a fun weekend, there’s something unforgettable waiting for you at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Let’s break down everything happening Saturday, September…
Final Evening Ridge Runner of the Season — Ride Behind Steam Star 630
Final Evening Steam Ride at TVRM As the golden sun dips behind the ridges of Chattanooga, a final whistle will echo through the valley — the last Evening Ridge Runner of the season is ready to depart. And it’s going out in unforgettable style: with Southern Railway 2-8-0 No. 630 in the lead. This Saturday…