Chattanooga, TN · Dining train · 2026 season

Christmas Dinner Train Chattanooga at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

A four-course Christmas dinner is served aboard a historic train from Chattanooga, with Dining Car, Pullman and private-car options.

Illustrative stock photo: San Diego and Arizona coach 252 with Christmas lights glowing inside its windows
Illustrative stock photograph. Pacific Southwest Railway Museum’s San Diego and Arizona coach 252 with Christmas lights on December 5, 2008. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not establish a named North Pole Limited departure or this season’s equipment. Joe Osterloh (Blue Atom Photography) / Flickr · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

Selected departures November 6, 2026–January 3, 2027

Published operating dates do not guarantee seats. Check your exact departure and class in the official booking calendar.

The operator supplies ticket information; date-specific remaining seats have not been verified.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Dining Car tables: $280 for 1–2, $375 for 3, $450 for 4. Prices are per table, not per person. Pullman and private-car products differ; verify the selected table and full reservation total.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Chattanooga boarding location

Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Ages and duration
The event is for ages ten and older and lasts about two to three hours. The private car is not recommended for children under twelve.
Seating
Prices may be per table or whole private car. Guests are not seated with other parties.
Access
Accessibility varies by railcar; call before reserving. This is a dining and holiday-atmosphere trip.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Tennessee

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum railway guide →