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Fun to Do

Copperhill Special Train Ride

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From $80 adult / $50 child (2-12); premium seating $115-$540

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Delano Parking Lot9406 Highway 411, Delano, TN 37325Get directions →

An 8-hour, 94-mile round trip through the lower Hiwassee River Gorge via the famous Hiwassee Loop, departing Delano (about an hour from Soddy-Daisy) with a 90-minute stop in historic Copperhill for lunch and exploring. Worth planning a full day around.

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Runs seasonally, April 1 through December 11, 2026 - check tvrail.com for specific 2026 departure dates. Departs 9:30 AM ET, returns around 5:30 PM. Climate-controlled vintage railcars with restrooms; a midway seating rotation so everyone gets both sides' views. Lunch not included - purchased during the Copperhill layover.

This is what we’ve observed, not a formal accessibility certification. Things change — tell us if this is out of date.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum