Our family got a real treat, getting to ride on a steam powered "Missionary Ridge Local" train. Southern Railway #630 was the power, and thanks to having "Day Out With Thomas" tickets, we were able to get a really nice discount on the local, which goes over four bridges and though the 1858 Missionary Ridge Tunnel. I purchased a cab ride and filmed while standing behind the engineer, while my awesome wife took pictures and did a little filming from her seat in one of the three passenger cars. It was a fun-filled day for our whole family. I encourage you to spend some time at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and experience it for yourself. I wish I could have captured the smells of the steam engine on camera, but since that wasn't possible, our audio and video will have to do. :) Special thanks to Mr. Ted Yarbrough who mentioned the "railfan special" to me, otherwise I wouldn't have known about the opportunity, let alone made this video.

Train Info
TVRM 100-Missionary Ridge Local Passenger Excursion Train
Grand Junction through the 1858 Missionary Ridge Tunnel to TVRM Soule Shops/Turntable (Chattanooga, TN)
Southern Railway #630 Alco 2-8-0 "Consolidation" Ks-1 (Built in February 1904)
Engineer-Brian
Fireman-John Hillier

Equipment Used
JVC GZ-E306BU Camcorder (Formerly of Steve's Railroad Videos)
iPhone 6 Plus
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