Miniature Marvels in Motion: Explore TVRM’s Model Railroaders Exhibit This Founder’s Day
🚂 A Weekend of Miniature Wonders Begins at TVRM This Founder’s Day weekend, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum invites families, rail fans, and curious minds of all ages to step into a world of miniature locomotives and maximum creativity. Tucked inside TVRM’s exhibit building is the Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders’ intricate and multi-line layout, a must-see…
Steam, Community & Celebration: Founder’s Day Weekend Returns!
Steam, Community & Celebration: Founder’s Day Weekend Returns! The heartbeat of Southeastern railroading is ready to roar again as Founder’s Day Weekend returns to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM)! From Friday through Sunday, families, photographers, and history buffs alike can step aboard a living piece of American heritage. At the center of it all?…
September 2, 2025
A Toast to the Past: Dining Car 3158 Returns to TVRM Rails
A Toast to the Past: Dining Car 3158 Returns to TVRM Rails Friday night’s dinner train saw the second night of service for former Southern Railway Dining car 3158 after its extensive, five month, body and kitchen rehabilitation. The train was also the shake down cruise for Southern Railway Office Car 21 after a multi-year…
Step Into Railroading’s Past This Labor Day Weekend
Step Into Railroading’s Past This Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend is almost here, and Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is rolling out a slate of classic rail excursions that blend nostalgia, scenic beauty, and unforgettable experiences for all ages. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing daytime adventure, a family outing, or a charming date night,…
Final Inspection — The Work Behind the Steam
Behind the Scenes with Fireman Kyle Shannon Before a single whistle echoes across the hills or a wheel turns down the track, a dedicated team ensures every bolt, bearing, and brake on 114-year-old Steam Engine No. 4501 is in working order. On this day, Fireman Kyle Shannon — a seasoned member of TVRM’s mechanical team…
August 23, 2025
Step Into Railroading’s Story — This Weekend at TVRM
Bright skies, a warm breeze, and the sound of steel wheels on rails — it’s the perfect weekend to ride with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. From Saturday’s full schedule to Sunday’s relaxed departures, every trip connects you to more than a destination. It connects you to the living story of America’s railroads. Saturday Trips…
Step into Magic — A Wizarding Ride Awaits at TVRM
🧙♂️ All Aboard for Magic! This fall, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum opens the gates once more to Rails, Wizards & Spells — an imaginative, family-friendly experience where fantasy meets railroading tradition. From the moment you pass through the Enchanted Forest entrance to the final spell aboard your train car, every detail is curated to…
A Day on the Chickamauga Turn – Powered by Diesel No. 5000
Feel the Power of the Past: Ride the Chickamauga Turn with Diesel No. 5000 🚉 Why This Ride Matters There’s something grounding about riding steel rails through green pastures and into a town where history whispers from every brick and depot. When Diesel Engine No. 5000 leads the Chickamauga Turn, passengers aren’t just getting from…
A Night to Remember — Dinner in the Depot Returns August 16
A Night to Remember — Dinner in the Depot Returns August 16 🍽️ Experience an Evening Like No Other On August 16, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum invites you to Dinner in the Depot — an elegant evening of fine dining, nostalgic atmosphere, and the rhythmic sound of wheels on rails. Set in our beautifully…
Feel the Power of 1904 — Steam #630’s Mighty Pulse Echoes Through Chattanooga
Feel the Power of 1904 — Steam #630’s Mighty Pulse Echoes Through Chattanooga Sunlight flickers through Missionary Ridge Tunnel as #630 thunders ahead, whistle echoing off sandstone walls. You’re aboard the Missionary Ridge Local, a short-line excursion that compresses 120 years of railroad evolution into a single, sensory-rich hour. What begins as a gentle roll…