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A RIDE THROUGH TIME!
Take a trip back in time to a slower-paced era when railroad travel was a way of life. Relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum provides an interactive, historical experience that adds an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions. Here you will find the only regularly scheduled, full-sized train ride in Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is so much more than entertainment… It is your chance to experience the sights and sounds of yesteryear!
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is to collect for preservation, operation, interpretation, and display railroad artifacts in an authentic setting to educate the public concerning the role of railroads in the history and development of our region.
Celebrate Golden Spike Day at TVRM | Mother’s Day Weekend Fun
Celebrate the 155th Golden Spike Day at TVRM Today at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, we honor the 155th Golden Spike Day with our version of the famous photograph by A.J. Russell. The golden spike is the ceremonial, 17.6-karat gold, final spike driven by Leland Stanford to join the rails of the first transcontinental railroad…
May 10, 2024
Take a scenic ride on the Hook & Eye Loop or Copperhill Special for a unique train journey in Tennessee.
Ride the Historic Hook & Eye Loop and Copperhill Special in Tennessee Take a ride on the historic Hook & Eye Loop and experience one of the few train journeys in North America that circles over itself while climbing Bald Mountain! Choose Your Journey: The Hiwassee Loop: The Loop is a 4.5-hour relaxing ride through…
May 10, 2024
Mother’s Day Twilight Train Ride
Mother’s Day Twilight Train Ride With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a twilight train ride? The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum invites you to join a special 8 PM journey featuring Steam Star Number 630, a magnificent 120-year-old locomotive, ferrying riders and moms for a memorable evening ride….
May 6, 2024