An opportunity to enjoy a ride on a steam locomotive is awaiting you just an hour and a half from the 'Boro. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga has restored steam locomotive #4501 and is using it on several steam excursions during the fall season.
The 4501 will be used for Steam Specials on October 11, 18-19, 25-26, November 1. In addition, 4501 will be used in combination with Locomotive 630 for a "double-header" excursion to Summerville, Georgia on November 8th. This will be a special excursion featuring both engines working in tandem for the entire trip.
"This is the first time in 25 years we have had two steam locomotives operational," said Steve Freer, spokesperson for TVRM. "It truly is a rare event for one historical railroad to have two steam engines they can use for excursions, especially when they are both over 100 years old! These excursions are selling out fast and are a great addition to our Hiwassee River Rail Adventure and Copperhill Special trips we offer this time of year", he added. The 4501 led Summerville Steam Special tickets are available for purchase online, including the "double-header" steam trip with prices starting at just $73 per person.
TVRM is the Southeast's largest operating historical railroad and is a non-profit museum. The museum's mission is to preserve railroading history for future generations. Operating out of Grand Junction Depot, TVRM is located at 4119 Cromwell Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more information visit online at tvrail.com or call 423/894-8028 for tickets and group information.
