The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad (ET&WNC) is commonly known as Tweetsie and was the first railroad to pass the Blue Ridge Mountains. The train's last scheduled run was in 1950 but visitors wanting to take a steam ride back in time can ride the Tweetsie through historic tracks on land owned by the Doe River Gorge Ministries.
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
1-800-526-5740
www.tweetsie.com
Located near Oakridge, TN, this train tour offers visitors the opportunity to take in the scenic Tennessee countryside from the comfort of a historic train. The train follows Poplar Creek and Highway 327.
Secret City Scenic Excursion
Hwy. 58, East Tennessee Technology Park
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
865-241-2140
www.techscribes.com
This historic railroad harkens the golden age of train travel and is the largest historic railroad still operating in the southeastern United States. Its path will take you past Missionary Ridge Local, Summerville, GA, or the Hiwassee River George.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
4119 Cromwell Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
423-894-8028
www.tvrail.com
View Tennessee's landscape from this company's cool coaches which feature air-conditioned cabins, comfy seats and large windows to gaze out.
Tennessee Central Railway Museum
220 Willow Street
Nashville, TN 37210-2159
615-244-9001
www.tcry.org
