This historic railroad runs through the Tennessee Valley region of the United States, connecting Chattanooga, Tennessee to the surrounding towns and cities. It is a living museum, featuring vintage locomotives and rolling stock from the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can take a ride on the train, explore
Tennessee Valley Railroad 610 is a preserved S160 class 2-8-0 "Consolidation" type steam locomotive built by the Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation (BLW) for the U.S. Army in March 1952. It is one of the last steam locomotives built for service in the United States and the last new steam locomotive acquired by the U.S. Army. In 1980, the locomotive and other pieces of the museum's rolling stock was added to the NRHP under the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Rolling Stock listing. As of now, No. 610 is owned by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM).