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November 18, 2009
North Pole Limited tickets are selling quickly! Saturday trips are sold out and most Friday trips are sold out! However, tickets are still available for Friday, November 20!
Plan ahead for "North Pole Limited" trips in November and December. Tickets have been on sale since early in the year and are always a hot item! Don't miss out. All Saturday tickets are sold out. All Friday tickets are sold except Nov 20. All Sunday 5:45 tickets are sold out. Therefore, the available tickets will be Sundays at 7:30, or any of the weekday trips. If the online system will not sell as many tickets as you want, that means there are a limited quantity left. Click for ordering Orders can be placed by phone also (although online is the easiest and quickest) by calling 423-894-8028 extension zero on weekdays between 10am and 4pm.
November 9, 2009
ONE MORE FALL EXCURSION THIS SATURDAY
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
For more information, please click here: Autumn Leaf Special
Call this week between 10am & 4pm to make a reservation! The number is 423-894-8028 extension zero. We'll be happy to give you more information.
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North Pole Limited tickets are selling quickly! Most Saturday trips are sold out and some Friday trips are sold out!
Plan ahead for "North Pole Limited" trips in November and December. Tickets have been on sale since early in the year and are always a hot item! Don't miss out. Order now while the selection is still good! Click for ordering
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Due to popular demand; The O. Winston Link photo exhibit has been held over through November 28th!
To kick off TVRM's newly opened gallery and first exhibit Steam, Fading into the Night, a special reception and preview was held for invited guests, sponsors, and media on Friday, August 21. Here are some photos of the event as published on chattanoogan.com
The collection of historic photographs by noted commercial and industrial photographer O. Winston Link will be open to view at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Grand Junction Station from August 22 through November 1 November 28 during regular depot hours: Fridays (closed Mondays through Thursdays) from 10am until 1pm, and weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) from 10am until 5pm. Admission is included for all daily ticket holders. If train fare has not been purchased, there is a $5 admission cost for the exhibit only.
October 28, 2009
FALL EXCURSIONS TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
The first several Chickamauga Fall Special operated successfully over the last couple of weekends. Autumn colors are now beginning to show. Ticket sales have been strong for Saturdays Oct 31 plus Nov 7 & 14. Two Friday trips have been added to the schedule: Oct 30 and Nov 6. Get your tickets now before they're gone! Our office is open on weekdays from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm for ordering: 423-894-8028 extension zero.
For more information, please click here: Autumn Leaf Special
Additionally, Hiwassee River Rail Adventure trips are running daily for the next week out of Etowah, TN through the scenic Hiwassee River Gorge. For more info on these trips, click here: Etowah service
October 17, 2009
MORE FALL EXCURSIONS ADDED!
The first Chickamauga Fall Special operated successfully on Oct 11 with the second due out tomorrow. Sales have been strong and three additional trips have been added to the schedule: Fridays Oct 23 & 30 and Nov 6. Get your tickets now before they're gone! Our office is open on weekdays from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm for ordering: 423-894-8028 extension zero.
For more information, please click here: Autumn Leaf Special
September 29, 2009
ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT FALL EXCURSIONS
Due to conditions caused by the 100-year flood of 2009, we have been forced to adjust our orginally planned trips to Summerville, Georgia, and will travel only as far as Chickamauga for the Autumn Leaf Specials. On the bright side however, we have reduced the price accordingly and added some special features not previously presented because of time constraints. The trips now leave later and return earlier for your convenience. We apologize to those who were anticipating a trip to Summerville, but it is just not possible at this time. Additional dates also added for Fridays, Oct 23, 30 and Nov 6! >>>Come ride with us!<<<<
For more information, please click here: Autumn Leaf Special
September 21, 2009
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to circumstances beyond our control, TVRM will not be able to offer the Halloween Eerie Express train ride as originally planned for 2009.
There are many other train rides to pick from during October including daily (except Mondays) Missionary Ridge Local trips, Saturday Autumn Leaf Special rides, and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure runs (in Etowah, TN.) Don't forget about the family-oriented North Pole Limited rides in November and December.
We apologize for any disappointment caused by this unforeseen situation.
September 16, 2009
Don't miss the final Chickamauga Turn ride of the season!
The final "Chickamauga Turn" run of the year is this Saturday, September 19! Don't miss an opportunity to travel to historic Chickamauga the old fashioned way. And while you're at it, don't forget to upgrade your ticket so you can eat lunch in our 1924-era dining car Travelers Fare. To place your order click here.
September 9, 2009
Thinking about Christmas in September?
Plan ahead for "North Pole Limited" trips in November and December. Tickets have been on sale since early in the year and are always a hot item! Don't miss out. Order now while the selection is still good! Click for ordering
August 30, 2009
Blood Assurance's "Vein Train" Pulls into our station!
August 27, 2009
NS Executive Train "Office Car Special" passes TVRM
In a fairly rare appearance in Chattanooga, Norfolk Southern's executive train passed TVRM's Grand Junction Station enroute from Chicago to Atlanta on Thursday, Aug 27 around 2:30pm. Leased GP30 #2594 saluted the train as it sped by, displaying a similar paint scheme. In the background the Missionary Ridge Local train can be seen sitting at the station platform.
August 24, 2009
The O. Winston Link photo exhibit is NOW OPEN!
To kick off TVRM's newly opened gallery and first exhibit Steam, Fading into the Night, a special reception and preview was held for invited guests, sponsors, and media on Friday, August 21. Here are some photos of the event as published on chattanoogan.com
The collection of historic photographs by noted commercial and industrial photographer O. Winston Link will be open to view at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Grand Junction Station from August 22 through November 1 during regular depot hours: Tuesdays through Fridays (closed Mondays) from 10am until 1pm, and weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) from 10am until 5pm. Admission is included for all daily ticket holders. If train fare has not been purchased, there is a $5 admission cost for the exhibit only.
August 17, 2009
O. Winston Link exhibit begins on Saturday!
Acollection of historic photographs by noted commercial and industrial photographer O. Winston Link will be shown in a newly-created display gallery at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Grand Junction Station from August 22 through November 1. The exhibit Steam, Fading into the Night includes fine-art photographs documenting the last great steam locomotives used by the Norfolk & Western Railway in Virginia during the 1950's. Link captured the sights and sounds of the powerful locomotives and the communities along the line. The majority of Link's photographs were recorded in the dark of night using a complex system with dozens of flashbulbs triggered by a custom-built electric unit connected with hundreds of feet of wire.
The exhibit at TVRM will be open to the public during regular operating hours at the Grand Junction Station located at 4119 Cromwell Road; Saturdays & Sundays 10am until 5pm, and Tuesdays through Fridays 10am until 1pm. With presentation of a Missionary Ridge Local ticket, there is no charge to view this historical exhibit. Cost for entry without a train ticket is $5 per person (can be credited toward the purchase of tickets on the same day.)
July 29, 2009
Southern 630 "drives ahead" at TVRM
For the first time since December 29, 2001, Southern Railway 2-8-0 #630 hasa driving wheel underneath. On Tuesday, July 28 TVRM shop workers winched the frame over the drop pit using a shop truck under the firebox end (the lead truck, which is now roller bearing equipped, was installed some time ago) and on Wednesday, July 29 the #1 driver was lifted into place.
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It has been 7 1/2 years since the locomotive had any drivers in place and it has been a long road up to this point. New driver boxes were manufactured along with other components. The wheels were cycled through TVRM's Niles machines several years ago and received new tires along with other repairs.
Yesterday was a significant milestone in the restoration process. Drivers 2,3 & 4 should be installed before the end of the week if everything goes as planned. TVRM continues to march forward on this project daily. Would you like to help? All donations toward the 630 Project are tax deductible and can be sent to TVRM, 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
