Tennessee Central Railway Museum

Category: Rail museum

Address: 220 Willow St, Nashville, TN 37210, USA

Phone: +16152449001

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10AM–2PM

Reviews

Kathie Sonner

Sep 26, 2022

On Saturday Sept 24th, 2022, I watched as a woman was bullied by a volunteer about her service animal. A man named, Tim Bebout, approached her and said her dog might make other passengers uncomfortable. She explained he was a service animal and had been properly checked-in already by another volunteer. Tim then demanded that she 'prove' it, and said she had to produce documentation (which she does not have to do under ADA regulations). Under great duress, she left and did not take the tour. Tim is a menace to the ADA community and should not be allowed to work with the public; he also puts this business at risk for legal action. The tour itself was so-so. There are better ways to spend your time in Nashville.

Kristy S

Sep 18, 2022

The experience was amazing.... I would recommend it to everyone.... I will be doing it again

Cindy Braun

Sep 5, 2022

They need help cleaning up this area , it's a missed opertunite to really teach about trains . Love that they had people to guide you to park.

Amy and Ellis Ishee

Sep 5, 2022

This organization is run strictly by volunteers. A great time, like stepping back in history. Book or contribute to their organization!

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Questions & Answers

Is there a model train layout in the museum? If so what scale is it? And where do the excursions run?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Oct 4, 2019
Alex Mullins | Oct 4, 2019

There is a nice HO layout at the museum. The excursions run between the platform at the museum to Monterey up on the Cumberland plateau for the furthest trip. The most common excursion is a shorter ride to Watertown and back. The layover in Watertown is wonderful, the town participates and there are nice restaurants and shops that look forward to the scheduled excursions.

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How much does the museum entry cost?

Mohit Thadani | Oct 4, 2019
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2020

The museum is free but excursion tickets cost anywhere from 35$ - 150$

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Is it a fun place to take a 7 yr old or too boring?

Lynn Bishop | Oct 4, 2019
S s | Oct 4, 2019

It would depend on if they like being on a train and which excursion you take

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Where do we park for going on an excursion is there a garage or on site parking?

M. A. | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

You will be parking at the building next to the museum. There will be parking attendants there to help and answer any questions.

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When do tickets go on sale for Valentine's day 2021

Joanne Perkins | Oct 3, 2021
Amy Wilkins | Oct 3, 2021

Go to Tennessee Central Railway, Excursion Train. You can see the map for the full calendar is dates.

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What's the best way to travel around the museum with kids? Would you suggest a stroller?

Charlotte Thurber | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Anywhere public is allowed access is all paved, but there is a fare amount of walking I’d recommend a stroller!! Hope to see you soon

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Is the train running in January 2020? If so where and cost. Thank You Sabina Newton

Sabina Newton | Oct 3, 2020
Kim England | Oct 3, 2020

Go to the website. Doesn't look like they have a train ride for January but will for February. http://www.tcry.org/

What is the difference between coach seating and dome seating? And has anyone gone on the Valentine Murder Mystery Excursion Train? Comments?

Scott Johnson | Oct 4, 2019
Dick Atterberry | Oct 4, 2019

Dome is top of car w great view n a higher price coach is $89 n prices go up to $289 I think

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Is Mike there?

cookie man | Oct 4, 2019
Sandra Thomas | Oct 4, 2019

Not sure but you might find Waldo

Is the dome seating worth the price?

savannah enlow | Sep 26, 2022
Shar | Sep 26, 2022

Yes! If you don't get Dome seating you will only see trees and not even the sky.

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Is there any smoking during excursions

Michael Huff | Mar 7, 2022
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Mar 7, 2022

Sorry Michale but there is No Smoking on the train.

What time does the mile long yard sale trip get back to Nashville?

sondra roberts | Nov 7, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Nov 7, 2021

Arrival time back in Nashville will be approximately 4:00 PM.

Where does the Oktoberfest Excursion go and how long are we there before the return trip? Thank you.

Diane Brown | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Boarding starts at 11:00 AM with departure at 12:00 noon sharp for the trip. Arrival time back in Nashville will be approximately 4:30 PM. This is a round trip with no stops or layovers

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I've bought 2 tickets on Car 7628, Seats 13 & 14. It says Row 4 for Seat 14, and Row 5 for Seat 13. Now I'm wondering about the different rows indicated. Are these 2 seats side by side, which is what I intended?

Tiffy Barnett | Oct 3, 2021
Scott Audet | Oct 3, 2021

We had those seats in that car today. They are side by side and 15 &16 are facing 13 & 14. We had a great time

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Are restrooms available on the train for Christmas with Santa excursions?

Sharon Albert | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Multiple restrooms are available on the train during the excursions. Bathrooms in the museums building are currently closed after the building suffered from storm damage earlier in the year.

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Do you have a trip to carthage tn ?

Thomas Minor | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Currently the Fall Foliage trip is scheduled to run to Carthage Junction Tennessee.

have tickets for train robbery trip 5/22 how long is the round trip. i know it leaves at 9:00. what time does it get back

Marilyn Wright | Oct 3, 2021
Peggy Hayden | Oct 3, 2021

You're going to love it. The staff are incredible. The train is fun and you get to meet a lot of new people.

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This weekend, February 13, the weather forecast said it will be in the 10's and snowing. Will they cancel the train ride?.

Raquel Silva | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

Yes we will run in the snow

Do you guys have a dinner excursion planned for Valentine's day?

Glenn Barnett | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

We are not running a “dinner train” but we do have a Valentine’s Day themed trip on the 13th which features Grand Ole Opry star Buddy Jewel preforming on the train and a lay over in Watertown Tennessee where you will be able to enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants.

For the Polar Express ride, is it like a play like the train robberies or is it just a Christmas ride with Santa and his elves?

daisy goodman | Oct 3, 2021
Michael Brown | Oct 3, 2021

This is the North Pole Express, NOT the Polar Express. Polar Express is a different company, different experience. Tennessee Central NPE is a basic four hour round trip excursion, with a two hour stop in Watertown. Roughly 6-6 1/2 hour total trip. Visits from Santa & Mrs. Claus, their elves, and carols from a nice quartet. The train ride was the highlight for me. I saw a lady make a fool of herself on yesterday's trip. She apparently thought she had booked the Polar Express, and was complaining about the lack of a recitation, hot chocolate, and cookies. She seemingly didn't know which train she was on. Nice trip, worth the money 👍

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Do they offer a Polar Express ride around Christmas?

Meredith McClanahan | Oct 3, 2021
Tennessee Central Railway Museum | Oct 3, 2021

We offer Christmas trips complete with Santa and his elves. Visit our website for more information. TCRY.Org

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Is there a way to buy the Wine and Fall colors train for Nov 8th 2020? A 25th Anniversary?

Cindy Kilgore | Oct 3, 2020
Joe Diaz | Oct 3, 2020

Wine on the rails is on 2/20/2020. Www.wineontherails.com/tickets there is a wine on the rails on 11/9/2019 but it is sold out.

How much is it for the wine and dinner ride?

carlos cortner | Oct 3, 2020
Terry Mattox | Oct 3, 2020

If the information isn't on their website, I would recommend calling them. When I was there, it was a weekday, so I didn't get to ride. Hope it works out for you.

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Do they still offer train rides through the Nashville area?

Teresa Graybill | Oct 4, 2019
Julia Keppel | Oct 4, 2019

They start in Nashville and go east to Lebanon, Watertown, and Cookeville

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Is there a model railway sales area?

Keith Rader | Oct 4, 2019
Benjamin Bradley | Oct 4, 2019

Yes. The hobby shop. First door on your left.

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I would like to book 3 adult and 2 children seats together but have been unable to. How can I do this?

Patty Kitchens | Oct 4, 2019
Patty Kitchens | Oct 4, 2019

The 2 children are very small. The 2 of them and 1 adult would easily fit on 1 bench in coach seating. Is that possible?

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Is this place just for tourist attraction only or do you you guys actually go out of state

Sandy McLarty | Oct 4, 2019
Robert Bartley | Oct 4, 2019

We're an excursion train totally within TN

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Is the train from 1910 still being renovated there?

Kelley Dixon | Oct 4, 2019
Alan Mealer | Oct 4, 2019

R u referring to the stripe

Do I have to print the ticket or can they just view it on my phone?

John Rhodes | Oct 4, 2019
Dick Atterberry | Oct 4, 2019

Hmm not sure

Can you send me any hotels motels in the are that is pet friendly

Darrell Stephens | Oct 4, 2019
Dick Atterberry | Oct 4, 2019

There r several close b uh get on line

What is the closest hotel?

Nancy Roemer | Oct 4, 2019
Brian Coppock | Oct 4, 2019

The best closest hotel we stayed at was the comfort suites airport. It is about 6 mile's from the Tennessee Central railway museum, and the price was reasonable. The address is 2521 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN. It is to the east of the museum so you stay out of major traffic. It's A4 Star hotel.

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Do you have a ho scale power tether by brodway limted?

Theresa Moore | Oct 4, 2019
Dick Atterberry | Oct 4, 2019

Not sure call them

I need a place to stay nearby for 3 nights. Is there reliable transportation in the area? I am from out of state

Jane Baize | Oct 4, 2018
R Guzman | Oct 4, 2018

Yes all knid of cab to use

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Hotels near station

Deanna Barrett | Oct 4, 2018
Joseph Young | Oct 4, 2018

Down town not far

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Why? The only time I was in Nashville, It was closed and I don't have the chance to revisit the museum. Why is it that the only days I get to visit, the museum is closed?

Charaline Dreemurr | Oct 4, 2018
Loren Nelson | Oct 4, 2018

You really didn't miss much of anything. Hopefully you weren't going on the wine tour. That was such a waste of time and money!!

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How much would it coast to go on

Angela Gutierrez | Oct 4, 2017
Sheryl L'Huillier | Oct 4, 2017

Depends on the adventure you select. I would advise to go to their website

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