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Tennessee Valley Railroad (TVR)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 72 attractions in Chattanooga
Traveler Description: One of the largest operating historic railroads in the United States offers scenic trips through the Tennessee countryside.
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Attraction type: Scenic railroad, Transportation museum
Activities: Group tours/train
Address: 4119 Cromwell Road Chattanooga, TN 37421
Tel: 423-894-8028
Fax: 423-894-8029

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5 of 5 stars
terrythebusdriver   33 contributions
knoxville tennessee
Sep 24, 2009

sometimes life moves way to fast. as a charter bus driver, i am usually in control of taking large groups of people to many different places. i am ultimately responsible for it to go good or bad. took 53 people to one of their excursions from etowah, tennessee around bald mountain and back. it was nice to slow down, see... more

Loved it!
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5 of 5 stars
mommyofcam   12 contributions
Fountain City
Sep 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This place is great! We did the 55 minute ride that essentially takes you to their work shop where you get a little tour and then back to the main station. The ride was just nice and slow, and somewhat scenic. Nothing too fancy. However if you have a little ones who love trains, they have several parked at the... more

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1 of 5 stars
scott4477   2 contributions
Gahanna , Ohio
Sep 7, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Unfortunately I suggested a train ride for my wife and myself for our 2nd anniversary . The description on the pamphlet stated the ride would include " scenic " views . Here are some of the " scenic " views you can expect on the 6 HOUR " Chickamauga Turn " ride . You can view the natural beauty of... more

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4 of 5 stars
PeytonsMimiTennessee   1 contribution
Tennessee
Jun 26, 2009

We chose the Downtown Arrow. We were what the Conductor called "one in a million". We had some unexpected delays in our ride due to rail traffic. So our ride lasted a bit longer than was originally planned.The staff was "THE BEST". Making sure everyone was kept comfortable to the best of their abilities. We had snacks & drinks available... more

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3 of 5 stars
beulah69   9 contributions
Alabama
May 27, 2009

Took the one hour Missionary Ridge train ride. It was an enjoyable ride & informative. Was neat getting out & watching how the engine is turned around on the turntable. Staff was very friendly. Our 2 yr old daughter enjoyed looking out the window at all the scenery. more

Loved it.
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5 of 5 stars
SouthUs   7 contributions
Memphis
May 27, 2009

We didnt really think expect alot. Our two little ones are into Thomas the Train so we thought it would be neat to take them on a real old train. We just took the quick hour ride. Boy did we have fun. We are going to take the longer trip on a steam powered engine next. I really enjoyed the... more

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4 of 5 stars
ngachick   23 contributions
chatsworth
Nov 24, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

After taking the regular 'day' trip a couple of years ago, my husband and I brought our children back to the TVR this year to experience the 'North Pole Limited'. If you have seen the Christmas movie The Polar Express, this ride is an attempt to recreate portions of that movie for your child, and they won't be disappointed. Once... more

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1 of 5 stars
queenb1   1 contribution
queenb1
Jul 31, 2008
1/4 found this review helpful

My husband & I with another couple took this Train Ride for Valentines Day 2007. My friend saw an ad in the local newspaper. We were very excited about this because we had never been on a train ride before. (we did not read any reviews) Once we got on the train and were seated my husband & I chose... more

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5 of 5 stars
tireman   56 contributions
May 5, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I went on Thomas the Train day. The place was packed with young families and was fun! Took the train ride in the air conditioned dining car train. What fun! No complaints. more

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5 of 5 stars
refuge821   59 contributions
Virginia
Jan 8, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

When we spent a weekend in Chattanooga with friends, I discovered that one of my friends had a love for trains like I do. Childhood memories for both of us. So, we booked the train ride and when we arrived there was a lot of information on trains and lots of them "archived" in the property around the station. Fun... more

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Tennessee Valley Railroad (TVR) Address

4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Tel: 423-894-8028 Fax: 423-894-8029