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Three Rivers Rambler

Take a step back to another time. Better yet, sit back and and take a ride on The Three Rivers Rambler Train. This fun and unique excursion can involve either the steam or diesel engine depending on the scheduled day! This wonderful trip last ninety minutes and covers a distance of eleven miles. On this fun trip you will pass through some of the most beautiful farmland, Knoxville's first settlement, and stone quarries. The train travels as far as where the Holston River and French Broad Rivers join to form the Tennessee River. The train offers an open air car and coach cars. In addition, the caboose and several coach cars are available for private rental! During University of Tennessee home football games, the Three Rivers Rambler offers railgate! Railgate is a unique tailgating alternative that is held in the private coach cars, near Neyland Stadium. The railgating can accommodate groups of 15 to 100 and are offered both catered and uncatered! For a fun and unique experience why not hop aboard the Three Rivers Rambler! Click HERE for directions!

Contact Information:

Three Rivers Rambler

PO Box 2408, Knoxville, TN 37901

Phone (865)524-9411

Fax (865) 546-3717

Regular Fare

Adult: $19

Senior (55+) $17

Child (3-12) $11

Infant (under 3) Free

Special Trains

Adult $22

Child $12

There is a 10% pre tax handling fee for reservations.

Groups of 15 or more: $2 off ticket price

About the Author

If you are in the market to purchase a home or even refinance an existing loan and you want a loan officer that will walk with you every step of the way, then contact Danny or Rich of the Thornton Team at Home America Mortgage today. We can have you pre-approval in as little as 4 hours. You can visit our website or send an email to thorntonteam@homeamericamortgage.com or call us @ 865-951-0522.

Posted by Rich Dansereau on 07/22/2008 05:11 PM

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7 Comments on Three Rivers Rambler

JUL

2008

Rich, I have loved riding steam trains since I was a kid. My dad had a passion for them and we spent a lot of time in railyards. This sounds like a fun way to spend the day.

Rich, I love these old, cool things to do...and you get a free sightseeing show! I think the ride itself would be so much fun.

Debbie - Being able to share in your one of your Dad's passions has to be a great memory. My sister actually got married on the Chattanooga Choo-Choo! It is a museum with beautiful rose gardens and a hotel now!

Carole - Real trains are so cool! I used to have all kinds of toy trains as a kid...one even sent up wisps of smoke as it went around the tracks! I have never traveled any great distance by train, furthest I've gone by train is from Barcelona to Sitges.

Rich, this seems like a great alternative to traditional tailgating. I am sure the Tennessee fans take advantage of it.

Danny - It would definitely be a memorable alternative, especially if you only made it to one game a year. Could be a fun, family tradition; that once a year, fall family railgating weekend in Big Orange Country!

I love trains.I used to commute into Boston by train many years ago!

We have scenic train routes here too.They are very popular. They even to a North pole one with Santa in the Winter!

Someday i would love to do an Amtrack tour across country!

JUL

2008

Joan - My aunt (who has a fear of flying) and her husband took the train (Am Track) from Massachusetts to Tampa when they were house hunting back in the early to mid 90's. They seemed to have really enjoyed it! Luckily, as retirees they were able to stay in Tampa until they found the right house for them; and have a bit of a vacation, I suspect. Whenever they go to visit family in Massachusetts, they either take the train or rent an RV. With the current gas prices, they will probably be taking the train more often! Santa trains, I bet the kids LOVE those!

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