October 9, 16, 23, 24, 29, 30 and November 6 & 13 (2010)
Come ride the 43rd annual series of Autumn Season trips for 2010 and experience a travel experience straight from the “Golden Age of American Railroading.”
The Chickamauga Fall Specials will be powered by authentic full-sized steam locomotive (with diesel assist.) The vintage train follows an historic route from Grand Junction Station [directions, info] in Chattanooga to Chickamauga, Georgia; crossing the state line in Rossville. Fall colors are usually a highlight outside the train, while a dining car luncheon, complete with chinaware, is served inside dining car “Travelers Fare.” Included in the day will be two photo runbys and two layovers. A photo runby is where the passengers with cameras get off the train so the train can back up and come chugging by for photos and videos. A layover is a stop for passengers to explore outside the train. One layover will be in Chickamauga for two hours, while a shorter layover will be at Wilder Tower in Chickamauga National Military Park (Civil War battlefield) for approx. 45 minutes. You will enjoy the railroad history and Civil War points of interest presented during the day.
Motive Power
Steam locomotive for the trip to Chickamauga (and runbys) with diesel pulling enroute to Chattanooga.
Ticket rates:
| Coach (no luncheon included) | $50 |
| Coach with dining car luncheon | $70 |
| Pullman Section seating* | $85 |
| Pullman Compartment seating* | $90 |
| Eden Isle [info] | $1,200 |
| Call our office to order tickets. [info] | |
Or download our brochure (pdf) to mail-in your order. | |
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Station/Location | Read Up |
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| 9:30 AM | Lv | Grand Junction Station [directions, info] |
Ar | 5:15 PM |
| 12:00 PM | Ar | Chickamauga | Lv | 2:15 PM |
*Explanation of seating options: Coach is standard seating with comfortable reclining seats and large picture windows. Pullman Car Clover Colony has a limited number of seats for semi-private and private seating. The Section areas are semi-private with two upholstered bench seats facing one another and a partial dividing wall behind the seats. Each Section has a double window on that side of the train plus the passengers can see out the other side as well since there is no dividing wall on the aisle. Compartments are totally private with a door separating the bedroom area from the aisle. There is a upholstered bench seat with enough room for 2 or 3 passengers and one standard window on one side of the train. For photos of the Pullman car Click Here . Note that Pullman seating is extremely limited and may already be sold out on some trips. Please call our office for further information if interested.
Please note that smoking, alcoholic beverages, and pets are NOT allowed on any train. All sales are final within three weeks of the trip. Thanks for your cooperation.
