Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Purchase tickets now: scaletrains.com/train-ride.html
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary Southern Railway 4501, freshly repainted in its classic green passenger livery!
Last month, the ScaleTrains Crew had the privilege of visiting the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) shops just as the final touches were being applied to No. 4501 ahead of her first public mainline trip. We get up close and personal to take you along for the ride and show off this beautiful locomotive right before her big day.
Plus, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Ryan, TVRM’s Mechanical Supervisor. We dive into the craftsmanship that went into bringing the iconic green paint scheme back to life, the maintenance behind the steam legend, and what fans can expect for the upcoming ScaleTrains Summerville Steam Special.
Ride Behind No. 4501!
Don't miss your chance to be part of history. Join us on Thursday, July 30, 2026, for a once-in-a-lifetime steam excursion from Chattanooga, TN, to Summerville, GA, celebrating 60 years of excursion service.
Order your tickets here: scaletrains.com/train-ride.html
Make it a Double-Header
If you're in the area for the trip or the National Train Show, stick around for our ScaleTrains Facility Open House on Friday, July 31. It’s free and open to everyone - come talk trains with the crew and our special guest, Pelle Søeborg!
Purchase tickets now: scaletrains.com/train-ride.html
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary Southern Railway 4501, freshly repainted in its classic green passenger livery!
Last month, the ScaleTrains Crew had the privilege of visiting the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) shops just as the final touches were being applied to No. 4501 ahead of her first public mainline trip. We get up close and personal to take you along for the ride and show off this beautiful locomotive right before her big day.
Plus, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Ryan, TVRM’s Mechanical Supervisor. We dive into the craftsmanship that went into bringing the iconic green paint scheme back to life, the maintenance behind the steam legend, and what fans can expect for the upcoming ScaleTrains Summerville Steam Special.
Ride Behind No. 4501!
Don't miss your chance to be part of history. Join us on Thursday, July 30, 2026, for a once-in-a-lifetime steam excursion from Chattanooga, TN, to Summerville, GA, celebrating 60 years of excursion service.
Order your tickets here: scaletrains.com/train-ride.html
Make it a Double-Header
If you're in the area for the trip or the National Train Show, stick around for our ScaleTrains Facility Open House on Friday, July 31. It’s free and open to everyone - come talk trains with the crew and our special guest, Pelle Søeborg!
