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Dining Car 3158

Step into history aboard Dining Car 3158 at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Discover how this beautifully restored car brings the golden age of rail travel to life, blending fine dining with the preservation of railroad heritage. Learn about the museum’s latest developments, including events and experiences centered around Dining Car 3158. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and the general public, this journey offers an inspiring glimpse into a timeless era.

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Southern Railway Dining Car 3158: A Century of Continuous Service

Southern Railway Dining Car 3158: A Century of Continuous Service Southern Railway Dining Car 3158, built by Pullman in 1924, has a storied history that continues to captivate train enthusiasts and museum patrons alike. Donated to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) by Southern Railway in 1969, this remarkable dining car is now celebrating a…

May 17, 2024

Posted in: Behind-the-Scenes At TVRM, Historic Preservation, Railroad History And Heritage

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…

February 21, 2024

Posted in: Behind-the-Scenes At TVRM, Historic Preservation, Railroad History And Heritage