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".

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Jessica – United States

I really enjoyed learning the history of Chattanooga

Michelle – United Kingdom

Amazing tour and Craig is a fantastic guide ho was really knowledgeable and great fun.

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

Meeting point

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

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Important information

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 87 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5

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We had a wonderful time! he was very knowledgeable and added some flair to the tour to make it more interesting than just a series of facts which is appreciated!

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Chattanooga: Derailed Trolley Tour and Train Ride