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Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride

4.5 out of 5 stars
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104 reviews
Activity provider:
Chattanooga trolley tour llc
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Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
104 reviews
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Join this historical trolly ride and explore Chattanooga's rich transportation history. Enjoy a train ride on the Tennessee valley railroad museum's "Missionary ridge local".

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Duration 4 hours
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Beth – United States

Me and my husband love learning about history and this tour was perfect. The guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting. Would definitely recommend

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Monique R. – United States

We had a blast during our trolly ride. it was great learning about the history of the Chattanooga Choochoo! definitely worth going again.

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Highlights

  • Get in touch with Chattanooga's ancient railroad history
  • Discover the early days of horse cars to the train era
  • Take a train ride on the Tennessee valley railroad
  • Ride a trolley with panoramic windows to take in the city sights
  • Admire the mountain incline railway vehicle from 1948

Full description

Embark on a journey through Chattanooga's extensive transportation past on this derailed:trolley tour and train ride. Learn about the earliest days of horse-drawn carriages, the renowned train era in Chattanooga, the present era of the automobile, and the development of the electric vehicle.

Uncover bits of local history during your Derailed tour at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. You'll encounter different means of transportation through history, such as the mountain incline railway vehicle from around 1948.

This excursion includes a ride on the "Missionary ridge local" operated by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Tennessee valley railroad museum
  • Train ride
  • Food and drinks
  • Parking fees
  • Tips

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The meeting point is in front of the Chattanooga Choo Choo 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

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From $59 per person

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4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 104 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Beth – United StatesJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Me and my husband love learning about history and this tour was perfect. The guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting. Would definitely recommend
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Monique R. – United StatesApril 12, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a blast during our trolly ride. it was great learning about the history of the Chattanooga Choochoo! definitely worth going again.
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Jessica – United StatesApril 4, 2025 – Verified booking
I really enjoyed learning the history of Chattanooga

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