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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?
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July 16, 2026

NC&StL No. 576 Completes First Steam Test

Historic Nashville Locomotive Fired Up For the First Time Since 1952 July 16th, 2026 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Following a comprehensive ten-year restoration, the Nashville Steam Preservation Society (NSPS) is pleased…
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July 1, 2026

Johnny Cash, 576, and the American Freedom Train

In the early 1970s, as plans were taking shape for the Bicentennial-era American Freedom Train, Nashville’s surviving Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway No. 576 briefly emerged as a serious…
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June 24, 2026

Nashville Steam Acquires Historic NC&StL Monument

Nashville Steam Acquires Historic Monument From Metro Parks Memorial To the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Will Accompany Historic Steam Locomotive No. 576 June 25, 2026 For Immediate Release…
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April 26, 2026

A beloved Nashville steam locomotive will ride the rails for another generation

After chugging through a decade-long project, restoration of a steam locomotive that sat idle in Nashville’s Centennial Park for more than 60 years is nearing completion. The clanging of train…
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5 hours ago

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Thump, thump. Thump, thump. We were thrilled to hear that steady pulse after 74 years of silence!In addition to firing up No. 576 last month, our crew started testing the various appliances that have been fully serviced and reinstalled on the locomotive. The original cross compound air compressor (the NC&StL J-3 class only had one) was completely rebuilt thanks to a grant from the Emery Rail Heritage Trust with work completed by FMW Solutions. The air compressor creates the air needed to operate the train’s braking system as well as the air powered appliances on the engine, like the power reverser. The air pump is one of the most notable sounds on a steam locomotive. Many have likened it to a heart beat, it’s easy to hear why!🫀🚂 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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We're still shaking the cinders out of our hair and dreaming of No. 576's first successful fire up in more than 74 years! To put that number into perspective, that is the longest time period between retirement and revival of any American mainline steam locomotive. While we are extremely proud of this major accomplishment, there is still much more work to be done. Help us finish the job by making a contribution at 👉www.nashvillesteam.org/donate. Your help will get No. 576 to the long anticipated encore performance that much sooner! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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Ten years of grime and restoration dust exhaled in a few mighty blasts. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the engineer opens the throttle, here’s a glimpse with the cylinder covers off. This method of blowing out the cylinders serves as a type of steam cleaning and is the first steam to enter the steam chests since 1952. ... See MoreSee Less

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