Chickamauga Turn

Experience a "turn" with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum as we take you to historic Chickamauga, Ga. This trip will last approximately 6-1/4 hours and includes a 1-1/4 hour stop (layover in railroad lingo) in Chickamauga from roughly 11:50 until 1:05, and a shorter layover at Wilder Tower in Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park during the return trip to Chattanooga..

Layover time allows passengers to stroll through the quaint one stoplight downtown area.

Layover time allows passengers to stroll through the quaint one stoplight downtown area, visit the Chickamauga Depot which houses a regional history museum and large model train display, or walk a block or two to view the Gordon-Lee Mansion and Crawfish Springs city park. Downtown Chickamauga has several antique and variety shops as well as a few small restaurants and coffee shops. Watch out for the Civil War cannons that stand guard over the main intersection in town!

Please note that this trip is primarily about the train ride experience and the historic nature of the route and destination. The scenery along the route is secondary as portions of the line traverse a diverse variety of views into Americana. The train travels through pre-Civil War Missionary Ridge Tunnel and later passes Chickamauga Battlefield enroute to the Town of Chickamauga.

Food options?

  1. Bring your own picnic (tables can be found at Craw Fish Springs Park)
  2. Purchase food at the Grand Junction Depot Deli before departure and take it with you
  3. Search out one of the restaurants in Chickamauga including Crystal Springs Smokehouse, Scarlett's Tea Room, Emma's Restaurant, Los Potros Mexican, and The Basket Case (coffee and cake)

The train will depart from our Grand Junction Station (directions, info) at 10:00 am and will usually return between 4:00 and 4:30pm.

Tickets

Cost for standard ticketing is $32 for adults and $24 for children age 3-12.

NOTE: A ticket upgrade is available which includes lunch served in the historic dining car during the trip. Lunch is served from 10:30am until 2:00pm, and includes the following menu. "Made on the Dining Car" Chicken Salad served on Lettuce Leaf with a Tomato Slice, a Petit Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese Crouissant, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips, and a dish of Tropical Fruit Cocktail. Dessert choices include Chocolate Fudge Cake or Apple Pie, both served with Ice Cream. The dining car is open all day for complimentary beverages (soft drinks) and snacks for passengers that purchase the upgrade.

Cost for upgraded tickets (with dining car service) are $52 for adults and $40 for children age 3-12.

Schedule

Saturdays only from May 17th through September 13th for 2008. Please note the 10:00am departure time. This is correct rather than the 10:30am time which is listed in some brochures.

Timetable
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Down		   Station/Location   Read
Up
10:00 AM Lv Grand Junction Station
(directions, info)		 Ar 4:15 PM
11:50 AM Ar Chickamauga Lv 1:05 PM

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