TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM - Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA - Part 1
Fun ride and experience at the TVR Museum.
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TVRM Autumn Leaf Train Ride - Chattanooga TN
These vintage trains follow a historic route from Grand Junction Station in Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia; crossing the state line in Rossville, traveling past Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park and through Chickamauga, Rock Spring, LaFayette, Trion, and into Summerville. Departure for the all-day trip is 9:00 a.m. Eastern and 8:00 a.m. Central Time with return approximately 6:00 p.m. Eastern and 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
For Autumn trips, fall colors are usually a highlight outside the train, while a dining car luncheon, complete with chinaware, is served inside dining car Travelers Fare. During the approximately 75-minute layover in Summerville, passengers will be able to explore the town and adjacent Dowdy Park with its historic turntable. The locomotive will be rotated on the turntable, serviced and watered for its return trip to Chattanooga. Motive power is expected to be recently-restored ex-Southern #4501.
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Saturday Nov 9, 2019 9:00 AM -
Sunday Nov 10, 2019 9:00 AM -
Train Ride at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga
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Chattalittle - Chattanooga for Kids Visits the Tennessee Valley Railroad
Chattalittle takes a step back in time while traveling on the Missionary Ridge Local loop from the Tennessee Valley Railroad.
Chickamauga Turn Train Ride #tvrm #railroad #trains #steamtrain
All aboard the Chickamauga Turn for a 6 1/4 hour ride to the historic Civil War town of Chickamauga, Georgia via the former Central of Georgia Railroad. During the trip, enjoy a 1 3/4 hour layover in downtown Chickamauga, where you can visit the historic Crawfish Springs or the Gordon-Lee Mansion. There are also several shops and dining locations in town. #tvrm
On the return trip, enjoy a 30 minute layover at Wilder Tower Monument at the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. This was the location of the battle of Chickamauga, one of the deadliest battles in the Civil War. The historian on board the train usually gives a brief history demonstration about the battle. Afterward, climb the 136 steps to the top of Wilder Tower for an aerial view of the battlefield.
Grand Junction departure time is 10:00 A.M., return is approximately 4:15 P.M.
**All times are Eastern Standard**
FARE:
Standard Ticket: $42 for Adults and $30 for Children age 2-12 (no meal)
Coach Ticket with Dining Car: $62 for Adults and $45 for Children age 2-12
Observation Ticket*: $105 for Adults and $105 for Children age 2-12
Eden Isle Ticket*: $150 for Adults and $150 for Children age 2-12
Upgrade to Premium Observation Class seating in former Seaboard Air Line Railroad, round-end observation car #6604. This car features booth seating in the front lounge and swivel chairs affording panoramic views in the rear lounge. The car will travel on the rear of the train in one direction of travel. (Please note that this is not a dome car such as the one offered on Hiwassee River Rail Adventure trips.)
Riders in the Premium Observation Car will enjoy a dining car luncheon and complimentary snacks & soft drinks, included in the price. Tickets in the Premium Observation Car and Eden Isle also include admission to the Gordon-Lee Mansion. Tours of the Gordon-Lee Mansion are available to coach ticket holders as well, although an admission fee will be charged at the door.
DINING OPTIONS:
No Meal: Most ticket classes include a meal option, although a limited number of Coach - No Lunch tickets are available on each trip. If you do not select a luncheon option when purchasing your ticket, then please understand that you will be on your own for dining in Chickamauga.
Dining Car: Those selecting coach tickets with dining car service or tickets in the Premium Observation Car will receive lunch onboard the train. In the dining car, luncheon service begins at 11:00 A.M. Lunch is similar to the following menu: Baked turkey and Swiss cheese croissant with all the fixings, cole slaw, potato chips, and fruit cocktail. Beverages include iced tea or lemonade. The tasty dessert selection is usually chocolate fudge cake.
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Tennessee Valley Railroad: The North Pole Limited
December 19, 2016
The North Pole Limited is one of the biggest events held annually at the Tennessee Valley Railroad. With trains running from late November till after Christmas. In this video, we follow the train from Grand Junction Station to the North Pole on the 5:30 PM run.
Tickets can be purchased by calling (423)-894-8028, or by going online to tvrail.com
Riding the Tennessee Valley Railroad: East Chattanooga to Grand Junction (Back of the Train)
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In this video we take a ride on the largest operating railroad museum in the Southeastern United States, The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, from the East Chattanooga Depot/Soule Shops and show the entire length of the ride including Missionary Ridge Tunnel and other sights on long the line.
Former Southern Railway 2-8-0 number 630, built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in their Richmond, Virginia works in 1904 does the honors of pulling the Missionary Ridge Local on this day.
Of note in this video is former Central of Georgia 4-4-0 number 349 on a side track at the East Chattanooga yard. The locomotive was undergoing the final stages of it's cosmetic restoration before being donated to Erlanger Hospital's new Children's Hospital where it is now on permanent display.
This would be the last time I would see the 349 on TVRM property and I was sad to see her go, but at least where it is now the children will enjoy it while they are in the process of healing.
If you want to ride behind this train or do one of TVRM's other great train rides or events visit their website at tvrail.com.
Enjoy!
Railfest 2017 - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Checking out some of the things to see and do during Railfest 2017 at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum - Trip to Attalla, AL
This steam-powered train will operate with diesel assistance over Norfolk Southern's Alabama Division main line (former Alabama Great Southern) on a 174-mile round trip. Passengers will be able to detrain in Attalla to browse the many shops in this historic town, which grew up around the railroad. Departing from TVRM's Grand Junction Station at 4119 Cromwell Rd (free parking onsite), the train will travel over the former Southern right-of-way, onto the East Chattanooga Belt Railway, and will enter the Norfolk Southern at 23rd Street.
Departure time from Grand Junction is 8:00am, arriving in Attalla at 11:45am (10:45 local time) for a 2-¼ hour layover, departing Attalla at 2:00pm (1:00pm local time.) Return to Grand Junction in Chattanooga is scheduled for approximately 5:45pm. A commissary car will be included on the train selling snacks, soft drinks, and light food. A gift shop will also be featured on board for those wishing to purchase souvenir items.
Tickets: $65 per seat with no meal; or a limited number of seats at $85 including a meal in the dining car (choice of one seating as shown below.) Everyone age 3 & up requires a ticket; under 3 is no charge if not occupying a seat, no food included.
Meal choices with the $85 tickets must be made at same time as reservation: Breakfast at 9:00am or Lunch at 10:45am (Homemade Soup, Smoked Ham and Cheese Croissant, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Dessert, and Beverage), or Lunch at 2:00pm, or Lunch at 3:15pm.
Tennessee Valley 7/27/13: Southern 2594 on the Chickamauga Turn
After catching the Southern Railway heritage unit in Chattanooga the previous Sunday, I was invited to come back and chase the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Chickamauga Turn, led by SOU GP30 2594. I brought Jordan and Casey along, and with the help of Wes Talley, we had a successful chase.
We started just west of the Missionary Ridge Tunnel and just east of the Belt Line switch, then proceeded to chase the 1962 GP30-pulled excursion down the Belt Line and C&C Mainline into downtown Chickamauga, GA. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
TVRM Railcamp 2019 Day 1 6-10-19.
My first day at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Railcamp. Railcamp is a summer camp at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, TN for anyone interested railroading/trains. If you are able to attend Railcamp, I highly recommend doing so!
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Tennessee Valley Railroad
Ride 'Railroadings Golden Age' aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad's restored vintage trains. It's a trip into history on a rolling time machine! Missionary Ridge Local trains run daily mid-March through October and weekends only in November. Additional services offered throughout the year include Chickamauga Turn trains to Chickamauga, Georgia on summer weekends, Dixie Land Special excursions into northwest Georgia, and North Pole Limited trains during the holidays. Grand Junction Station is located near I-75, Exit 4 at the Jersey Pike exit from Highway 153. Track down information at our website. All Aboard for a family adventure in Chattanooga!
Riding the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Missionary Ridge Local 5-28-18
On Memorial Day, May 28th, 2018, I rode the 12:05pm Missionary Ridge Local on the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Here are some highlights.
Local 191 - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Local 191 is a bar/restaurant near Chattanooga's river front and the Tennessee Aquarium. It shares a kitchen with The Blue Plate.
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Tennessee Valley Railroad’s | Summerville Steam Special Train Ride
These Summerville Steam Special trains follow a historic route from Grand Junction Station in Chattanooga to Summerville, Georgia;
Ticket: crossing the state line in Rossville, traveling past Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park and through Chickamauga, Rock Spring, LaFayette, Trion, and into Summerville. Departure for the all-day trip is 9:00 a.m. Eastern and 8:00 a.m. Central Time with return approximately 6:00 p.m. Eastern and 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
For Autumn trips, fall colors are usually a highlight outside the train, while a dining car luncheon, complete with chinaware, is served inside dining car Travelers Fare. During the approximately 75-minute layover in Summerville, passengers will be able to explore the town and adjacent Dowdy Park with its historic turntable. The locomotive will be rotated on the turntable, serviced and watered for its return trip to Chattanooga. Motive power is expected to be recently-restored ex-Southern #4501.
**Summerville does not have a ramp so passengers would not be able to exit the train by a ramp. Individuals wanting to exit the train would have to be able to step up and down from a train car. This is not a problem for TVRM staff, however, the customer may wish to consider this when making their dining plans.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's 2014 Railfest
I journeyed to Chattanooga TN on September 5th, 2014 to see Southern 4501 & 630 in operation on the grounds of TVRM for their Railfest 2014. This is my first video of my weekend without my photo's added in. Thanks for watching!
Southern 2594 at Chattanooga (19JUL2014)
Southern Railway 2594 (GP30) eastbound on approach to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Grand Junction Station.
Tennessee Valley Railroad from the Etowah Depot - Hiwassee Loop
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Many Atlanta folk have visited or taken rides with the Tennessee Valley Railroad in Chattanooga...but did you know there is another depot in Etowah that is spectacular?? They offer two rides (half-day or full-day) through the Hiwassee River Gorge and this adventure should be on your bucket list!