- Delano Trip
Quick Details
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May 3, 2024 - November 11, 2024 EDT
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Ages: All Ages
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Duration: 5 hours
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Food: Snacks and drinks are sold on board
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Departure Location: Delano (9406 Highway 411, Delano, TN)
- Adult Ages 13+
- $48
- Child Ages 2 - 12
- $34
- Observation Car Ages 13+
- $78
- Algonquin Park Dome Ages 13+
- $93
- Dome 9410 All Ages
- $93
Ride Through the Famous Hiwassee Loop
Embark on the scenic Ride Through the Famous Hiwassee Loop and delight in a 50-mile roundtrip journey through the stunning lower Hiwassee River gorge. Our excursion commences at 1:30 p.m. and concludes around 5:30 p.m., encompassing a 5-hour adventure that will take you to the apex of the renowned Hiwassee Loop. Witness this incredible railway marvel near Farner, Tennessee, where the tracks intriguingly cross over themselves as they spiral up the mountain. Notably, there are only six such loops in North America, with this one being the sole example east of the Mississippi River. Please note that there is no layover on this trip; passengers will enjoy the entire duration on the train.
The railroad over which Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum trains travel on its Hiwassee River Scenic Railroad was formerly part of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad’s Atlanta Division stretching between Etowah, Tennessee, and Marietta, Georgia.
IMPORTANT: Ticket prices vary for the Fall Premium dates, which occur in October through the first two weeks of November.
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