Make the most of your weekends with our “Weekend Events” tag, spotlighting the vibrant array of activities and happenings at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. From special train rides and themed excursions to interactive exhibits and family-friendly events, find out what’s on track for a memorable weekend experience at the museum.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is proud to announce an extraordinary opportunity for train enthusiasts, history buffs, and families looking for a unique weekend adventure. Join us for a thrilling experience featuring Steam stars #4501 and #630, and Diesel 710 on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. The Summerville Steam Special: A Double-Headed…
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.
Ride 50 scenic miles round trip from Delano through Tennessee’s Hiwassee River Gorge. This approximately 4.5-hour journey follows the river through forested mountains and crosses the rare spiral loop near Farner, where the track climbs and passes over itself.
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.
Travel behind a historic steam locomotive on a full-day journey from Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia. The approximately nine-hour round trip includes vintage railcars, North Georgia scenery, and a one-hour Summerville layover, with coach and meal-inclusive seating options available.
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.
