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South Carolina - Best Friend
Charleston, SC - The "Best Friend of Charleston" now housed in its Engine House at 31 Ann Street is a full-sized replica of the 1830 train. The steam engine was constructed from the original plans in 1928 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the "South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company." Southern Railway operated this replica on excursions across the USA. The special railroad cars designed to carry the train between excursions are presently on display at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. The "Best Friend" was donated to the City of Charleston by Norfolk Southern in 1993. The Best Friend Museum closed in 2000. The Museum and Gift Shop were a joint venture of the Charleston Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society and the City of Charleston.
Info: URL: http://bestfriendofcharleston.org/ (Added: 10-Jan-1999)
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South Carolina - Lancaster and Chester Railroad Museum
Lancaster, SC - Once upon an occasion, a trip to the Springs Recreation Park would allow for a ride on the only miniature steam driven railway in the world. On any given weekend, the Lancaster and Chester crew could be found operating the Lilliputian Branch of the railroad. In those days, the branch consisted of three locomotives, four passenger cars, two flat cars, and a caboose. There was more than one mile of rail with a turntable, a round house, a station, two sidetracks, a water tank and a tunnel. Thousands of children visited the park annually to ride the train. A portion of this train is already on display at the L&C Museum with the remaining portion undergoing renovations.
The highlight of the museum is a scale model replica of the original 29-mile route of the L&C. The railroad enthusiasts have taken on the responsibility of making exact replicas of every building and facility on the route, plus shrubs, trees and bodies of water.
Info: URL: http://www.landcrailroad.com/museum.html (Added: 4-Nov-2016)
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South Carolina - Rockton, Rion and Western Railroad
Columbia, SC - South Carolina Railroad Museum. he Rockton, Rion and Western Railroad features:
-an hour long train ride that can be enjoyed from a historical passenger car or from the open air car
-an array of static display cars including the Guinard brick flat car, various diesel engines and Baldwin steam engine 44
-a walk through display train featuring the 100 year old Norfolk business car, a Southern Post Office car, Nickel Plate caboose and more
-a museum gallery with historical artifacts ranging from signals to photographs and an ho scale layout of the rockton, rion and western rail line
-the station gift shop and ticket office offers tee shirts, train hats, whistles, pins, patches and tons of items for the kids and the adult rail fan.
Info: URL: https://www.scrm.org/ (Added: 5-Oct-1998)
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Tennessee - 21st Century Steam
As part of the Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam Program, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) offered a limited number of public excursions from 2011 through 2015. Power was ex-Southern Railway steam locomotives #630 (2-8-0, built in 1904) and #4501 (2-8-2, built in 1911). Both locomotives were restored to service by TVRM in Chattanooga. Although this program has ended, TVRM offers many great rail excursions, many pulled by our steam locomotives. Check out the Summerville Steam Special as a trip option for a 100-mile roundtrip ride from Chattanooga to Summerville (Georgia) on many dates throughout the year.
Info: URL: https://www.tvrail.com/events-exhibits/rides/21st-century-steam (Added: 27-Feb-2014)
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Tennessee - Casey Jones Village
Jackson, TN - Located next to Casey Jones's historic home, our Railroad Museum contains many exhibits dedicated to Casey's life and famous last ride. Enjoy a short film about the story of Casey Jones, three authentic rail cars, and even an original engine model Casey drove. Kids of all ages are welcome to climb aboard and ring the bell just like Casey. Civil War enthusiasts will enjoy our permanent exhibit entitled "The Railroads & The Civil War In Tennessee." We are also proud to have the Jackson Room: a room dedicated to our town's rich railroad history.
Casey Jones Village is a family destination that includes:
The Historic Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
The world famous Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store Restaurant
An authentically recreated 1890's Ice Cream Parlor & Fudge Shoppe
Southern Gift and Confectionery Shoppe
The convenient Old Country Store Dixie Cafe Take Out or Dine-In
Casey Jones Village Amphitheater
The Shoppes at Casey Jones Village
Casey Jones Mini-Golf
The Wellwood Store (Featuring master woodcarver Dee Moss)
The Judge Milton Brown Pullman Railcar
The Providence House, a 175 year old events venue
The Village Chapel, a 100+ year old church from Haywood County
Info: URL: https://www.caseyjones.com/ (Added: 27-Feb-2000)
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Tennessee - Chattanooga Choo Choo
Chattanooga, TN - Welcome to one of the South's most renowned and unique landmarks. This 30-acre vacation and convention complex is located in the heart of Chattanooga and has something for everyone. The Choo Choo combines history and fun in a delightful blend that appeals to visitors of all ages.
Sleep aboard an authentic train car! Traveling across the nation by private railroad car was the height of luxury in the early 1900's. The railroading excitement of a bygone era is still present onboard one of our 38 Victorian train cars at the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex. Where else can you overnight in a beautifully restored Victorian train car?
Info: URL: https://www.choochoo.com/ (Added: 14-Oct-2001)
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Tennessee - Chuckey Depot Museum
Jonesborough, TN - Stop by and visit us at the historic Chuckey Depot! It's a beautifully restored depot located in Tennessee's oldest town. Plenty to do downtown, shopping, restaurants, shops and more. Come and see us, you'll love it here!
The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum and town of Jonesborough, TN have partnered to preserve the historic Chuckey, TN ex-SOUTHERN RAILWAY train depot. The town purchased the building and has moved it to Jonesborough, where its exterior has been restored and the interior converted to serve as a museum.
Info: URL: http://www.wataugavalleynrhs.org/museum.php (Added: 5-Jun-2018)
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Tennessee - Cowan Railroad Museum
Cowan, TN - The Cowan Railroad Museum represents the railroad that has been an integral part of the city since 1849 when construction began on boring a railroad tunnel through the mountain two miles southeast of town. The Cumberland Mountain Tunnel was finished in 1852 before the railroad actually made it to Cowan from Nashville. The town, the railroad and the tunnel still exist today. In support of that endeavor and later frequent trains through this region, a substantial frame depot was built in 1904, and that building is where the museum now houses its collection for your enjoyment.
Info: URL: http://cowanrailroadmuseum.org/ (Added: 4-Nov-2016)
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Tennessee - Doe River Gorge Camp
Hampton, TN - East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad
Doe River Gorge is a Biblically-oriented ministry located in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee that provides a pristine sanctuary for getting to know the God who created it all. It's also the scenic mountain passage of the historic East TN & Western North Carolina Railroad. Programs include week-long summer camps, leadership programs and year-round experiences including father-son retreats, family Saturdays, weekend retreats, fall color expo, and more.
Scenic rail trips into the Doe River gorge are part of summer Day Quest programs.
September - May: call us to charter a trip for a group of any size.
Info: URL: http://www.doerivergorge.com/railroad/index.php (Added: 4-Nov-2016)
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