But the excursions pulled by smaller locos are nice too. Come see #630 in Chattanooga and also see #4501 as it is being restored at the Soule Shops. - Earl Henry In a message dated 4/25/2012 4:09:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Too bad the 611 and 1218 had to be disabled the way I hear they were by the previous administration. I was in charge of car hosts for 3 years of trips between Kansas City and Moberly, and it was the best anyone could ask for. DJE-KCMO ----- Original Message ----- From: _adguytrains_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:11 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} NASG Chattanooga: Southern #630 Steam & TVRM As best we know at this time, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's newly restored Southern Railway #630 (2-8-0) will be operating in Chattanooga on the Weekend of the NASG. The #630 was returned to service in late 2011 after a long restoration. One of the The 1904 ALCo is the current "star" of the Norfolk Southern's revived "21st Century" steam program and will be joined by famed Southern #4501 (2-8-2) soon. The national RR magazines have both featured the #630 this spring. The #4501 is under restoration in the TVRM's shops. Hopefully we will get to see this engine on tour as well. The #630 will be operating on the "Missionary Ridge Local" making five roundtrips on Saturday & Sunday. If things go as usual, it should also be under steam at the shops on Friday for any last minute minor maintenance. Weekday power is provided by one of TVRM's fine GP-7's. The trip operates through a 1858 tunnel. The NASG excursion train on Thursday to Chickamauga is our own special train and is usually pulled by ex-Southern Railway GP-30 #2594 resplendent in Southern Railway's green/white/gold livery. Not only is this a great rail trip, it's a must for any Civil War (the War of Northern Aggression to many folks down south) history buff. The battlefield and park visitors center are well worth the time. Also of interest is the TCRM's "Hiwassee River Rail Adventure". A restored NC&StL GP-7 (in correct NC&StL livery) operates over former NC&StL trackage on a 50 mile roundtrip that includes the famed Hiwassee Loop and some terrific river views. This train operates from Etowah (a small town north of Chattanooga) on all August weekends. There's also the TVRM's collection of equipment at Chattanooga that is worth seeing. Check out their website at www.TVRail.com for complete details. TVRM is a first class operation by any standard and is 50 years old! There's lots to do & see in Chatanooga!!! More than you ever imagined. Bob Hogan
