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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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October 4, 2026

Fall Open House Set For November 7th – 576 To Be Fired Up

Nashville Steam Fall Open House Saturday, November 7th 9am to 3pm See No. 576 Under Steam! Admission is FREE Join us on Saturday, November 7th for the Nashville Steam-Tennessee Central…
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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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2 hours ago

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📣SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! 📣YOU can win the chance to blow No. 576's original whistle tomorrow at the Nashville Steam - Tennessee Central Fall Open House & Train Show! We will blow the whistle every 30 minutes, and at the top of each hour we will select a name to help make Music City's locomotive sing. Raffle tickets for the whistle blow are $5 each and can only be purchased at the open house. The winners will be notified by phone if they are selected. 🎟There will be other raffles for additional prizes so be sure to visit the 576 Company Store, this year located in the Nashville Steam Open Air Car! 🚨PLEASE NOTE, the whistle is very LOUD and anyone with hearing issues or sensory sensitivities coming to the Open House should bring ear protection with them. ...

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2 days ago

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The last time the public saw No. 576 fired up? 1952. When can YOU see No. 576 fired up? This Saturday! Come out to the Nashville Steam - Tennessee Central Fall Open House & Train Show and experience 576 steamed up for first time in more than 70 years. Just follow the smoke 🔥 💨 ...

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Nashville Steam is with Tennessee Central Railway Museum.

4 days ago

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And the final special guest rolling into the Nashville Steam - Tennessee Central Fall Open House & Train Show is all dressed up in red, white, and blue. Our friends and restoration partners at R. J. Corman Railroad Group will be exhibiting one of their special America 250 units right next to No. 576! Come out for this day of celebrating the history and future of Nashville railroading! 🇺🇸🚂Photo by Tyler Mattingly ...

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