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TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILROAD    

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(1.9K) · History museum in Chattanooga, United States
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The mission of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is to collect for preservation, operation, interpretation, and display railroad artifacts in an authentic setting to educate the public …
The mission of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is to collect for preservation, operation, interpretation, and display railroad artifacts in an authentic setting to educate the public concerning the role of railroads in the history and development of our region.

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Jan 11, 2025
Lovely old trains, knowledgeable conductors and engineers, beautiful scenery, historic tunnel. This is a great place to take your family. Full review by venitabonds
Jan 4, 2025
My grandson had been wanting to do the dinner train ride for a few years now…and we were able to make it happen this year with the added dates. We absolutely loved it, the food and service were above… Full review by Navigator207482
Jan 3, 2025
My husband and I did the Dinner train and everything was amazing, from the time we entered the property til the time we said our goodbyes. The staff (Tabitha, Jacob and Gage) was amazing, the food wa… Full review by Tiffany B
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I'm trying to plan my summer trip down there: is there a shuttle or bus going to Delano from Chattanooga or does a …
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I'm trying to plan my summer trip down there: is there a shuttle or bus going to Delano from Chattanooga or does a person have to use an Uber or taxi to get there for the Hiwasse loop ride?
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I agree with mariamD64.
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What is the cost for the new year's eve dinner train
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According to the website: New Year's Eve Dinner Train 2 Hours • All Ages • Celebrate the Holiday with Fine Dining $95 per person 5pm 8pm Details Celebrate the Holiday with Fine …
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According to the website: New Year's Eve Dinner Train 2 Hours • All Ages • Celebrate the Holiday with Fine Dining $95 per person 5pm 8pm Details Celebrate the Holiday with Fine Dining The trips will include a four-course dining experience on board a restored 1924 dining car. The excursion trains will depart from Chattanooga's Grand Junction Station at 7:00 p.m., traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban East Chattanooga before reversing direction and returning to Grand Junction. The travel time is just right for the complete meal on a vintage dining car. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is pleased to offer this unique opportunity for patrons to enjoy not only a rail excursion trip but also fine dining en route while the train travels along the rails. Passengers are encouraged to choose their entrée as tickets are ordered. Patrons may select their entrée of carved English roast of beef topped in a Madeira sauce, herb roasted stuffed breast of chicken with a Cumberland sauce, or crusted filet of salmon with a Roasted Sweet Red Bell Pepper Sauce. Other savory items include a salad of fresh greens with choice of dressing, tomato bisque with creme fraiche and chives, homemade mashed potatoes, a medley of vegetables, and assorted bread and butter. Beverages include water, coffee, or iced tea. Choice of dessert includes a triple chocolate cake with ice cream and fudge sauce, apple pie with ice cream and caramel sauce, or cheesecake with strawberries. Patrons may choose from true vintage dining in the Dining Car (four to a table) or Pullman Car Clover Colony (two per table for a slight premium charge). Duration 2 Hours About We do not have a dress code for the dinner train, but most passengers seem to enjoy dressing up a bit. The trains boards at our Grand Junction depot, located at 4119 Cromwell Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga is in the Eastern Time Zone. Please check the calendar for dates of operation and departure times. ENTREE CHOICES: Patrons may select their entrée of (sample): Carved English Roast of Beef topped with a Madeira Sauce. Herb Roasted Stuffed Breast of Chicken with a Cumberland Sauce. Crusted Filet of Salmon with a Roasted Sweet Red Bell Pepper Sauce. Other savory items include tomato bisque with creme fraiche and chives, homemade mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, and assorted breads and butter. Beverages: Water Coffee Lemonade Iced Tea (Sweet or Unsweet) DESSERT: One dessert per person A Triple Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream and Fudge Sauce Apple Pie with Ice Cream Cheesecake with Strawberries Passengers may choose from true vintage dining in the Dining Car (four to a table*) or the smaller tables for two in Pullman Car Clover Colony. *Parties of less than four in the dining car are subject to assignment with other passengers. The occasional need to change another individual’s assigned seat, with group seats being particularly subject to reassignment. We appreciate your cooperation in these special circumstances.
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Does anyone know if they sell tickets to just view the retired trains in the yard?
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We do offer a ground pass to see all equipment in our grand junction train yard and visit our depot.
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For Valentine's Day dinner or Dinner in the Diner, do you tip in addition to the advance ticket purchase?
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It is up to you. We tipped but I don’t think it is required or suggested.
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Also plan on sitting in one of the coach cars (cheaper) Which seat are best? Middle of the car, or towards the end? TIA
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It doesn't really matter. If you sit at the back of the train you get a longer ride...tee hee chuckle chuckle!
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Can i bring food and beverages on the train?
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Yes, food and beverages may be consumed while on board all trains. Please help keep our trains clean and use trash receptacles. Report any problems to the conductor...
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