Southern 2-8-2 #4501 crosses Chickamauga Creek with another load of Missionary Ridge Local riders. This was 4501's debut since restoration. Taken during TVRM's annual Railfest.
After a day of excursions during Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's annual Railfest, Southern 2-8-2 #4501 and 2-8-0 #630 doubleheaded on their final run to East Chattanooga. Shortly after departi... (more)
Returning from its first "revenue run" under steam in 16 years, Southern Railway mike 4501 puts on a show as it crosses Chickamauga Creek just west of the Grand Junction station and wye. Thanks to... (more)
Making an grand entrance giving us a display is black smoke, and cinders Southern 4501 finish up its first round trip on the Missionary Ridge local. Once the train the to the depot sister unit Sou... (more)