FOUNDER’S DAY – SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Come out and join us as we celebrate 62+ years of railroad preservation!
Special Events throughout the day:
- Special Photo Exhibit in the lobby of Grand Junction Depot: “Steam in the Valley, TVRM’s Early Years” by John Coniglio
- On the grounds “history interpretation” will represent Military encampment and demonstrations.
- Also on display – a few trucks that helped TVRM stay on track.
- Special Equipment on display including Diesel 6914, Steam Engine 610, Diesel 8669 and more!
- Choo-Choo Forge Blacksmiths
- Exhibits in the Exhibit Building
- Model Railroad exhibit by the Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders, Inc will be open, in main office building, all day.
The Missionary Ridge Local will run a double schedule featuring 4501 and 630 on separate trains during the day and then as a double header for the 5:00 Missionary Ridge Local.
The Evening Ridge Runner will also be a double header and will have a longer stay at our East Chattanooga location for time to enjoy beverages and live music.
A special evening photo shoot is also planned and can be purchased separately.
Missionary Ridge Local Schedule for September 9:
(All time in Eastern Timezone)
- 9:30am: Southern 630
- 10:30am: Southern 4501
- 11:30am: Southern 630
- 12:30am: Southern 4501
- 1:30pm: Southern 630
- 2:30pm: Southern 4501
- 3:30pm: Southern 630
- 5:00pm: Double Header! 4501 + 630
- 6:30pm – 8:30pm: Dinner Train
- 7:00pm: Ridge Runner: Double Header to East Chattanooga, then return to Grand Junction with only 4501.
- 8:30pm – 9:45pm: Night photo session at East Chattanooga – Tickets