4501 Rolls into Grand Junction Yard for a Spectacular Day at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
All aboard the nostalgia train! 🚂 Today marks another enchanting day at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, as the majestic 4501 enters the Grand Junction yard for its second Missionary Ridge Local of the day. This is no ordinary day, as railway aficionados and families alike are in for a treat. The beautiful steam engines,…
Final Evening Ridge Runner: Music, Steam & Cheers!
An Evening to Remember: The Final Ridge Runner of the Season As the gentle hues of twilight envelop Chattanooga on Saturday, September 9, we invite you to step aboard the final Evening Ridge Runner of the season, a journey infused with history, melody, and a touch of indulgence. Spend your evening traveling back in time…
September 7, 2023
Throwback Thursday: Reliving the ’80s with Southern Railway 630 on the Missionary Ridge Local
Today for “Throwback Thursday,” Southern Railway 630 leads a TVRM Missionary Ridge Local trip out of East Chattanooga in the mid-1980s. Though clothing styles have changed since the 80s, you can still experience the same nostalgia of historic steam and passenger equipment with the Southern 630 from 1904 leading our Missionary Ridge Local excursions this…
August 24, 2023
Embark on a Historical Journey with the Missionary Ridge Local: A Relaxing Escape Through Chattanooga’s Past Aboard the 119-Year-Old Steam Star Number 630
Need a little escape from a hectic August? We have just the ride – – – The Missionary Ridge Local – at just over an hour it is the perfect way to sit back and relax while riding into the history of the Chattanooga area. Crossing four bridges, passing through a pre-civil War era tunnel,…
Steam Star #630 Joins the Evening Ridge Runner: An Exciting Update from Soule Shops
Big news from the crew at Soule Shops- steam star #630 will roll into service tonight on the Evening Ridge Runner! We are so excited to have this beautiful 119 year old steam engine running and she will be leading the way on the Missionary Ridge Local all weekend. Be sure to ask the station…
August 4, 2023
Experience End-of-Summer Magic at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum!
As the sun sets on the final days of summer, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of trains at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) in Chattanooga, TN. With a rich railway heritage dating back to the 1850s, TVRM offers a unique blend of history, adventure, and scenic beauty, making it the perfect destination to…
August 1, 2023
A Thrilling Weekend of Steam at TVRM: Ride with Steam Star #630 and #4501 on the Summerville Special & Missionary Ridge Local!
Great news, steam train enthusiasts! This weekend promises to be a memorable one at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). It’s not just a regular weekend; it’s a great weekend of steam that you’ll remember for years to come. Steam Star #630 – The Summerville Steam Special The real star of the show will be…
April 4, 2019
All Aboard the Adventure: Burke Christian Tours Meets Missionary Ridge Local
All Aboard with Burke Christian Tours: A Memorable Journey on the Missionary Ridge Local at TVRM At the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM), we recently had the pleasure of hosting the esteemed Burke Christian Tours for a memorable ride on our Missionary Ridge Local. This signature journey, replete with history and scenic vistas, was enriched…