By Samuel E Burns
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is the south largest operating historic railroad. It has a number of routes that the train takes throughout the year which include Chickamauga Turn, Dixieland Excursions, North Pole Limited for the holidays and I think one of the most popular is the Missionary Ridge where you can take in the fall colors. These excursions can accommodate up to 220 individuals. The fall trips generally sell out faster because of the colorful foliage.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
This moving museum takes you back in time to a slower paced atmosphere when railroad travel was the way of life. The romance of riding the rails in a vintage train provides an escape from your everyday routine. This rolling time machine can provide you with the sights and sounds of days long past.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
The museum was founded as a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society in 1960. In 1970 the museum opened a new permanent facility in East Chattanooga to the public. When it first opened there were no structures on the site but volunteers had constructed a rail yard for the storage and repair of equipment. With the reconstruction of rail lines, the museum could generate a small amount of income for operating costs.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
After constructing a bridge over Tunnel Blvd., Southern Railways donated an additional one & half of abandoned tracks to the museum in 1977. The Chattanooga Depot was reconstructed in a 1920s style. The 1980s saw more expansion and even more donations from Southern Railways to extend the tracks further.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
The railroad Museum celebrated its 50th year in operation on Labor Day weekend of 2011. Norfolk Southern Railway also debuted their new steam training program during the event.
Video of Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is the south largest operating historic railroad. It has a number of routes that the train takes throughout the year which include Chickamauga Turn, Dixieland Excursions, North Pole Limited for the holidays and I think one of the most popular is the Missionary Ridge where you can take in the fall colors. These excursions can accommodate up to 220 individuals. The fall trips generally sell out faster because of the colorful foliage.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
This moving museum takes you back in time to a slower paced atmosphere when railroad travel was the way of life. The romance of riding the rails in a vintage train provides an escape from your everyday routine. This rolling time machine can provide you with the sights and sounds of days long past.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
The museum was founded as a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society in 1960. In 1970 the museum opened a new permanent facility in East Chattanooga to the public. When it first opened there were no structures on the site but volunteers had constructed a rail yard for the storage and repair of equipment. With the reconstruction of rail lines, the museum could generate a small amount of income for operating costs.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
After constructing a bridge over Tunnel Blvd., Southern Railways donated an additional one & half of abandoned tracks to the museum in 1977. The Chattanooga Depot was reconstructed in a 1920s style. The 1980s saw more expansion and even more donations from Southern Railways to extend the tracks further.
Photo by Samuel E Burns
The railroad Museum celebrated its 50th year in operation on Labor Day weekend of 2011. Norfolk Southern Railway also debuted their new steam training program during the event.
Video of Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
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