Kick off 2025 with Rhythm and Rails: Dinner & Live Music at the Depot – Jan 31 & Feb 1!
Discover the latest advancements at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, focusing on historic train journeys and the enhanced firebox efficiency of our locomotives. Learn about our dedication to preserving the rich historical significance of our site and railroad heritage, providing in-depth knowledge and a reliable perspective on our collections and activities. This engaging and accurate account aims to educate both railway history enthusiasts and the general public, highlighting the importance of technological improvements in our ongoing preservation efforts.
Unveiling the Stoker of Southern Railway 4501 The restoration and maintenance of historical steam locomotives like the Southern Railway 4501 are filled with intriguing technical aspects, one of which is the incorporation of an auger stoker. This crucial component, designed to sit in the bed of 4501’s tender, plays an integral role in feeding coal…
November 16, 2012
