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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.
Preserving the Legacy of 100-Year-Old Steam Engines
Preserving the Legacy of 100-Year-Old Steam Engines At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), our mission to preserve and celebrate the rich history of railroading is exemplified by our two iconic steam engines, each over 100 years old. These engineering marvels, dating back to the early 1900s, are more than just machines; they are living…
June 2, 2024
June 6, 2024: 60 Years of Steam Engine 4501 at TVRM
June 6, 2024: 60 Years of Steam Engine 4501 at TVRM This June 6, 2024 marks a momentous occasion in the history of railroading at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) – the 60th anniversary of the transfer of Steam Engine 4501 from the Kentucky & Tennessee (K&T) in 1964. This storied engine, a beacon of…
June 1, 2024
Celebrating Railroad Heritage: The Summerville Steam Special
Rolling Straight into Summer! As summer begins, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year: the Summerville Steam Special. On June 1st, this unique doubleheader event will see two of TVRM’s most beloved steam locomotives, Steam Star #630 and the Queen of Steam #4501,…
May 31, 2024