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Founders Day

This September 9th, come to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for a memorable Founders Day celebration, honoring the heritage of both the Missionary Ridge Local and Evening Ridge Runner. Immerse yourself in the charm of bygone days as we run double steam engines and host a special nighttime photography session. Our historical rides offer a journey filled with adventure and fascination, complemented by a range of ticket options to suit every visitor’s needs.

Ride into History This Founder’s Day Weekend: Celebrating the Final Days of Steam on the GM&O

Ride into History This Founder’s Day Weekend: Celebrating the Final Days of Steam on the GM&O This Founder’s Day weekend, immerse yourself in the golden age of railroading at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM)!  We are excited to present Southern Railway 4501, dressed as Gulf Mobile & Ohio 4382, in a tribute to the…

Founder’s Day Weekend Celebration at TVRM: A Journey Through Railroad History

Founder’s Day Weekend Celebration at TVRM: A Journey Through Railroad History This Founder’s Day Weekend, join the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) as we commemorate over 63 years of dedicated railroad preservation. With a lineup of special events, this is your chance to experience the rich legacy of the railroad industry. Take in the incredible…

Founder’s Day Train Extravaganza: A Day of Vintage Rides & Memories 🚂🎉

Saturday, September 9: Founder’s Day is here Founder’s Day is here – with as many train options as possible – running a double schedule of the Missionary Ridge Local alternating 4501 and 630, special double headed 5pm Missionary Ridge Local, Evening Ridge Runner featuring live music and beverage upgrade, nighttime photo shoot and The Homefront…

Capture the Past: Exclusive Evening Photo Shoot with Vintage Locomotives on Founders Day at TVRM

As part of our September 9 Founders Day activities we are offering a special evening photo shoot with a number of our vintage equipment items. Photoshoot details: Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutesBring your best photography equipment and join us for an exclusive night photo session at our East Chattanooga location! Participants will have the…

2020 Photo Contest Winners & 2021 Submissions Open

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2020 Photo Calendar contest! A heartfelt congratulations to all who participated and made the judges’ decision incredibly challenging. Your submissions were nothing short of inspiring, and we truly appreciate your effort and passion in capturing the essence of our subject matter. As we celebrate your stunning…

Join Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for its Founders Day Celebration

Celebrate with Steam Engines: Missionary Ridge Local Founders Day Event This September, we are excited to announce that we will be going back to our roots. Come join us on Saturday, September 7th, as we run the Missionary Ridge Local with double steam engines for the entire day! Here’s a breakdown of the ticket prices:…