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1920s Railways

Explore the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s latest efforts to preserve and celebrate the legacy of 1920s railways. Discover how ongoing events, exhibits, and restoration projects bring this golden era of railroading to life. The museum’s dedicated work highlights the rich historical significance of these vintage trains, ensuring their stories are passed down for generations. Whether you’re a railway enthusiast or a curious visitor, learn more about the museum’s vital role in preserving our nation’s railroad heritage, while enjoying an immersive journey through time.

Century Celebration: Southern Railway Dining Car 3158

Celebrating 100 Years: The Journey of Southern Railway Dining Car No. 3158 A Century of Service – TVRM’s former Southern Railway Dining Car No. 3158 has long held the record of being the oldest continuously operating dining car in the country, and today that record enters triple digits, as the venerable 78 foot long, 87-ton…

All Aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo!

All Aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo! In the gentle hum of history, there’s a melody that echoes through time—a tune synonymous with the golden age of rail travel, “The Chattanooga Choo Choo.” It’s more than a song; it’s a cultural artifact that has captured the imagination of generations. Its origins, intertwined with the rhythmic clatter…

Celebrating the US Marine Corps and the Roaring 20s: A Glimpse into Rail History

TVRM’s Tribute: Marines Guarding U.S. Mail in the 1920s The 1920s, often referred to as the “Roaring 20s”, was a decade filled with excitement, jazz, flappers, and immense cultural shifts. But beyond the music and dance, the decade holds a significant place in the annals of railroad history. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is…