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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is a museum in Chattanooga, TN, part of the Chattanooga and Helen guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

4119 Cromwell Road · Chattanooga, TN

Why you should go…

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum preserves and operates historic railway equipment out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded by local enthusiasts in 1961. The museum runs scenic excursions such as the Missionary Ridge Local in Chattanooga and the Hiwassee River Loop and Copperhill Special from Delano, Tennessee. Exhibits include restored locomotives and railcars in a dedicated exhibit building. Some outings include dinner service aboard the train.

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