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Let Mom ride the rails

Staff Report

For Saturday’s first Dinner on the Diner run of the season, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum will serve an elegant four-course meal aboard a restored 1924 dining car. Trains will depart from Grand Junction Station, 4119 Cromwell Road, at 5:30 and 8 p.m., and will travel at a leisurely pace through portions of urban Chattanooga.

Passengers are encouraged to choose their entrée (beef, chicken or salmon) when tickets are ordered.

Patrons may choose from true vintage dining in the Dining Car (four to a table) or the Eden Isle Office Car No. 98 for a private party of eight. The Office Car boasts a dining room, lounge area and rear observation platform.

Tickets start at $56 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. Orders may be placed by calling 894-8028, ext. 0. Reservations are recommended.

Dinner on the Diner trains are scheduled June 19, July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11. Find out more at www.tvrail.com.