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How to Find Train Rides in Tennessee

How better to see the sights and countryside than with a train ride off the beaten path or past the most memorable attractions. Train rides lasting from less than an hour to a few days, run through beautiful Tennessee year-round. Enjoy sightseeing of autumns' crisp splash of colors on one of the Tennessee Central Railway Museums' Passenger Excursions; historical meandering with the Tennessee Valley Railroad or Hiawasee Train Rides; or riding with Santa (and the kids) on the Christmas Polar Express. Train rides in Tennessee can be found online, in the phone book or by dropping in at one of Tennessee's tourist information centers. With a map in hand and a few colored highlighters, plan a memorable and rewarding train ride throughout Tennessee.

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Instructions

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  Enter a phrase such as "Tennessee Train Rides" into your browsers' search engine to locate websites with train-ride information, such as the Tennessee Lodging Guide, Tennessee Central Railway Museum and South USA Tourist Train Rides.
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  Print a map from an accommodating site like the Tennessee Department of Transportation. A map will come in handy as you plan your trip's duration, stops and sights.
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  Find train rides in a Tennessee phone book. In the business directory section, look up "Railroads." Call and speak with a representative to get trip details, cost and schedules of any that interest you. Free online telephone directories, such as 411.com, can also be used to locate phone numbers.
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  Call or stop by a Tennessee Information Center while in Tennessee, to obtain train-ride information and brochures.