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Gallery: Railfanning in Nashville, Tenn., in May 2002

July 21, 2017 Todd DeFeo
Music City is a great place to watch trains.

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Missionary Ridge Cab Ride, Jan. 28, 2012

July 14, 2017 Todd DeFeo
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is famous for its rail operations that include a number of different excursion options.

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R. J. Corman Railroad Celebrates 30th Anniversary

July 7, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
R. J. Corman Railroad Co. recently celebrated its 30th anniversary.

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Looking to Save Historic Terminal Tower

June 30, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum said it is working to move the historic Terminal Tower to the museum’s property.

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Popular Lookout Mountain Incline Railway a Reminder of Mountain’s Railroad Past

August 4, 2015 Todd DeFeo
The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is one of the most popular attractions in Chattanooga. But, the railroad is the last reminder of a once vibrant railroad scene that existed on Lookout Mountain.

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Nashville Offers Trains, Not Just Music [Photos]

July 30, 2015 Todd DeFeo
Most people think of music when the topic turns to Nashville. Music City, USA, after all, is a great music destination. But, railfans need not be fooled. It is a great town for watching trains.

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A Look at R.J. Corman No. 3501 in Clarksville, Tenn.

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo
R.J. Corman locomotive No. 3501 is a GP35 that is on static display beside the historic railroad depot on Tenth Street in downtown Clarksville.

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Throwback Thursday: Views from the Tennessee Central Railway Museum

September 19, 2013 Todd DeFeo
All photos taken circa 2002.
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The Tennessee Central’s Long and Sordid History

September 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo
The Tennessee Central Railway, which at its heyday operated a line between Harriman and Hopkinsville, Ky. Like other railroads in the latter half of the 19th century, the Tennessee Central grew after combining a slew of smaller short lines, many of which bore the name “Tennessee Central.”

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Photo Gallery: Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

September 2, 2013 Todd DeFeo
Known as “America’s Most Amazing Mile,” the Incline Railway is one of the more unique offerings, not just in Chattanooga, but anywhere.

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