There is nothing as invigorating as the mighty Iron Horse.
THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE has inspired millions of people throughout history –
and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway No. 576 is about to inspire thousands more.
NASHVILLE STEAM is undertaking the restoration and operation of a Nashville legend.
The adventure departs now. Will you climb aboard The Stripe?
Locomotive Restoration Hits Significant Milestone with Re-installation of Wheels
https://youtu.be/egNuRfQui30 NASHVILLE, Tennessee—The World War II-era steam locomotive currently under restoration after 65 years in Nashville’s Centennial Park is getting a big boost next week, thanks to two cranes that…
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We've come a long way! Five years ago this weekend in a collaborative effort between CSX, R. J. Corman Railroad Group, Tennessee Central Railway Museum, and others, Nashville's very own steam locomotive was briefly placed on static display outside our iconic Union Station several weeks after being removed from Centennial Park. Just a few weeks ago, the locomotive stood in the sunlight as we continued work on one of the final phases of its mechanical restoration. Learn more about what's next for No. 576 and how you can support us here: www.nashvillesteam.org/
Our friends and restoration partners at the Tennessee Central Railway Museum are gearing up for another exciting year of excursions through Middle Tennessee! Their fleet of 1950s-era Budd passenger cars and 1st generation motive power will take you back in time to the golden age of rail travel. Click here www.tcry.org/train-rides to see their full schedule. Order soon! These trips will sell out!
"An agrarian economy and a general lack of heavy industrial infrastructure before World War II meant the old South was home mostly to USRA-influenced [motive power]. Then came the 4-8-4s of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis..." Thanks to our friend Kevin Keefe and Classic Trains Magazine for this great summation of the incomparable J3-57 class! Read the full article here: bit.ly/48FcCmM