Make Valentine’s Day Unforgettable with the Missionary Ridge Local Train Ride Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and affection, and what better way to mark this special occasion than with a unique experience? The Missionary Ridge Local offers just that – a memorable train ride that combines romance with the charm of yesteryear. A…
February 11, 2024
Ride vintage passenger cars through Chattanooga, pass through the pre–Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel, watch a working turntable demonstration, and tour TVRM’s active restoration shop—all in about 65 minutes.
Enjoy a memorable 2–3 hour evening train ride with a three-course dinner served aboard restored vintage dining cars in Chattanooga.
Travel 50 miles round trip from Delano on a 4.5-hour scenic journey through the lower Hiwassee River Gorge. Ride the rare spiral loop near Farner, where the track climbs and crosses over itself, while enjoying river, mountain, and forest views from climate-controlled vintage railcars.
Travel from Chattanooga to Chickamauga, Georgia, on a six-hour day trip with approximately 90 minutes to explore downtown. Choose from coach, meal, premium, and private-car options for a classic rail experience through the Tennessee–Georgia countryside.
Experience the beauty of the Summerville Steam Special, a 9-hour train ride from Chattanooga to Summerville, GA. Enjoy a layover for exploration, with optional dining services and a tea-in-a-box selection available onboard for Georgia trains.
Enjoy a full-day scenic train journey through the Hiwassee River Gorge on the Copperhill Special. Travel historic rails, take in mountain and river views, and enjoy a 90-minute layover in Copperhill and McCaysville to explore shops, dining, and the state line before returning.
