There aretwo excursionsavailable, theAlleghany Specialand theBlue Ridge Flyer.
Rides includes a meal and dessert selection, plus a drink served in a souvenir glass.
The 26-mile round trip makes a two hour lunch/shopping/sightseeing stop before returning toBlue Ridge.
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The Fall Foliage tours run from the end of September to the beginning of November.
The 110-ton coal-fired steam engine takes riders on a five mile excursion through the foothills of theGreat Smoky Mountains.
These rides are rain or shine thanks to the comfortable, beautiful (and enclosed) antique coaches.
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Each October, Pumpkin Patch trains are a must-ride family favorite.
Travel across the foothills, through tunnels, and over trestles as you crisscross the landscape.
There are multiple departures each day;check the calendarfor details and to make reservations.
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The railway also hosts aLunch TrainandDinner Trainexperience in an elegant dining car from May through October.
TheNantahala GorgeandTuckasegee Riverexcursions are popular, so book ahead.
BoardThe Incline Railwayto make your way up toChattanooga’s Lookout Mountain.
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You’ll have dinner while riding the rails through the Kentucky countryside.
Checkthe train’s calendarfor details and ticket pricesand book early!
Tennessee Valley Railroad
Location:Chattanooga, Tennessee
TheTennessee Valley Railroadridea.k.a.
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the dailyMissionary Ridge Localoffers memorable trips of varying times that the whole family will enjoy.
Dinner trains and even tea-time train rides are available.
Don’t miss the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, which has an impressive collection of vintage cars.
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The route begins in Cumberland, moving west through the Allegheny Mountains.
Cuba Picnic Grove and Hockessin.
Choose enclosed or open-air seating to enjoy the vibrant Delaware foliage in the crisp autumn air.
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