Discover
Chattanooga! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
Official Railroad Library
of the
State of Tennessee! |
Welcome, Railroad Modelers
and Historians!
This is the home of the Kalmbach Memorial Library, the research library
of the National Model Railroad Association. We have an extensive
collection of model and prototype railroad books, periodicals, photos,
videos and reference materials available to you, so that you can
conduct your railroad-related research in a nice, comfortable environment.
We also provide research and photocopy services for your convenience,
as well as video rentals, photo duplications, and used book and
magazine sales. Visit us and see how we may be able to help you.
The A.C.Kalmbach Memorial Library
4121 Cromwell Road
Chattanooga, Tenessee 37421
Contact us at (423) 894-8144
http://www.nmra.org/library
Please let us know how we can assist you today!
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Discover
Chattanooga! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
The Tennessee Valley
Railroad Museum is
the Largest Operating
Historic Railroad
n the Southeast!
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Re-Live the Golden Age of Railroading!
Experience the classic Missionary Ridge Local, take an all-day excursion
to Summerville, Georgia, or see the beautiful Hiwassee River Gorge.
All this and more at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum,
the largest operating historic railroad in the Southeast!
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's main terminal is called
Grand Junction Station and is conveniently located near main roadways.
It's easy to find even if you're not familiar with the area.
Our other station is the East Chattanooga Depot, and is where
our restoration shop is located.
If you ride our Missionary Ridge Local, you'll get a tour of our shop
and watch the locomotive be turned on the turntable.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell Road
Chattanooga, Tenessee 37421
Contact us at (423) 894-8028
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Discover
Cookeville! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
The Railroad Museum
is housed in an old,
TN Central Railway
depot at the corner of
Broad Street and Cedar.
Built in 1909, the
building is listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places.
You will find railway
artifacts, old photos
of the railroad
and a caboose with
its original interior.
Museum Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday
10am-4pm
FREE ADMISSION
116 W Broad Street
in Historic WestSide
Cookeville, TN |
Cookeville Depot
"The Crown Jewel of the Tennessee Central Railway"
Museum - Display - Model Train Layout
In Historic West Side, Cookeville, Tennessee
Email:
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For more information, call (931) 528-8570 |
Discover
Chattanooga! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
It's a Train,
It's a Song,
It's a Hotel!
It's the World Famous
Chattanooga
Choo Choo! |
See the Train! Hear the Song! Know the History!
The first Chattanooga Choo Choo was Cincinnati Southern Railroad's
small wood burning steam locomotive that started its journey through
history from Cincinnati, Ohio on March 5, 1880.
Nearly all trains traveling to the South passed through Chattanooga.
The wood-burning "Choo Choo" was first to provide non-stop service.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo engine now on display at Terminal Station
is the same kind of wood-burner used on that first run from Cincinnati
to Chattanooga in 1880. Built at that time by Baldwin, it was last used
in service by the Smoky Mountain Railroad between Knoxville and
the Smoky Mountains in the 1940's.
Completely refurbished, she is the only engine of her kind now in the city.
The Chattanooga Choo Choo
1400 Market Street - Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
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Discover
Townsend! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
On-Site Equipment
Restored, 1909
Shay 2147 Locomotive
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Vintage L&N Class NE
"Little Woody"
Caboose
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Vintage Flatcars
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Portable,
Frick Steam Engine
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an Original
"Setoff" house
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Wooden Water Tank
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Authentic Log Loader
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Collection of railroad
and lumber artifacts.
Click here to see
Seasonal Schedule
FREE ADMISSION
For more information
call (865) 528-8570
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Little River Railroad & Lumber Co.
Museum - Tours - Outdoor Exhibits
Baldwin Number 105 "posing" on Walland Turntable
The museum is located in Townsend, Tennessee, to collect, preserve
and exhibit the history of the operations and the people of the region.
One of the largest commercial lumber operations in the Smokies,
the company logged huge portions of what is now the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park and built over 150 miles of railroads
from 1901 until 1939.
The Little River Railroad Museum
7747 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway (U.S. Highway 321)
Townsend, Tennessee 37882
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Discover
Jackson! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
Come all you rounders,
if you want to hear
the story of a brave
engineer...
and so goes the tale
of Jackson Tennessee's
Casey Jones! |
The Historic 1890's Home of
America's Railroad Legend, Casey Jones.
Casey Jones lived in Jackson, Tennessee.. 90 miles east of Memphis.
The actual frame house he was living in at the time of his death,
as well as artifacts related to his life and tragic, heroic end,
have been preserved at The Casey Jones Museum
The museum includes Casey's house, a steam engine
similar to Casey's #638, a scale model of the siding at
Vaughn and a video presentation about Casey and his life.
At the gift shop you'll find assorted railroad memorabilia.
If you ask, they'll happily direct you to the local cemetary
in Jackson where Casey made his last stop.
The Casey Jones Home & Museum
30 Casey Jones Lane
Jackson, Tenessee 38305
Contact the Museum at (901) 668-1-Two-Two-Two
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Discover
Pigeon Forge! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
World Famous..
Presents..
The
Dollywood
Express!
2008
Season Dates:
3/21/08 - 1/3/09
No height requirement
This is an
Outdoor attraction,
in The Village!
General
Information
(1-800) 365-5996
Group
Information
(1-800) 428-9890
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 The Fun AND The Beauty!
The engineer sounds the whistle..
and your mountain excursion is under way.
Our authentic 110-ton coal-fired steam engine
takes you on a breathtaking five-mile journey
through the foothills of Tennessee's Great
Smoky Mountains where you'll enjoy pastoral
scenery and some of the most beautiful views
that nature has to offer.
Close your eyes and enjoy a fascinating trip
back in time when travel in and out of the
mountains of Pigeon Forge relied on trains
like the Dollywood Express.
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Dollywood is conveniently located 35 miles southeast of Knoxville,
in scenic Pigeon Forge at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park. Make yourself right at home, even before you arrive!
Right at your fingertips, you can find all your favorite family fun spots
and map out your family's vacation time in advance!
The Dollywood Express
1020 Dollywood Lane
Pigeon Forge, Tenessee 37863 |
Discover
Knoxville! |
The Tennessee Railroading Experience! |
Enjoy the beautiful
weather on our open
air car, have a family
reunion during the
summer on our caboose,
or treat a Railfan to
a unique ride in
the steam engine.
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In 2008, the Three Rivers Rambler begins its 9th season highlighting
East Tennessee's unique history and beauty. Guests aboard the excursion
train enjoy a ninety minute trip along the Tennessee River. Beginning the
journey in Downtown Knoxville, the Rambler travels past historical site to
the "Three Rivers Trestle" where the French Broad and Holston Rivers join
to form the Tennessee River.
Along the route, the Three Rivers Rambler passes by beautiful farmland, Knoxville's first settlement area, and several quarries that were mined
to build our nation's Capital. The uniformed conductor and our volunteer
staff are well-versed in the local history and welcome questions during
the 90 minute, 11 mile trip.
Our 2008 Season will run from May to August.
P.O. Box 2408 - Knoxville, Tenessee 37901-2408 - (865) 524-9411
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