Chattanooga, TN · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Holiday Christmas Lights Train at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

A holiday train after Christmas offers seasonal lights at depots and parts of the route, Missionary Ridge Tunnel and a turntable demonstration.

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 December 26, 2026–January 10, 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: Adult $26; child $17. The public page does not distinguish age brackets in its fare labels. Confirm age rules and the complete checkout total with the operator.

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
Duration and arrival
The narrative describes about 60–65 minutes. Arrive at least 30 minutes early with your ticket confirmation and valid identification.
Family and access
Children under twelve need an adult. Contact the operator in advance about boarding and accessible seating.
Seasonal lights
Lights are at depots and selected route sections; the itinerary includes an outdoor turntable demonstration.

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 →