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Photos: ‘Hiwassee Loop’ excursion

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Some of the first leaves of Fall fly past the train as it makes it's way along the Hiwassee River. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's "Hiwassee Loop" excursion travels from near Etowah along the Hiwassee River to Farner, Tennessee. The 50 mile, 3 1/2 hours journey occurred on October 6, 2019. The Museum will continues the rides on select days until November 24. — Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Some of the first leaves of Fall fly past the train as it makes it's way along the Hiwassee River. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's "Hiwassee Loop" excursion travels from near Etowah along the Hiwassee River to Farner, Tennessee. The 50 mile, 3 1/2 hours journey occurred on October 6, 2019. The Museum will continues the rides on select days until November 24. Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Some of the first leaves of Fall fly past the train as it makes it's way along the Hiwassee River. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's "Hiwassee Loop" excursion travels from near Etowah along the Hiwassee River to Farner, Tennessee. The 50 mile, 3 1/2 hours journey occurred on October 6, 2019. The Museum will continues the rides on select days until November 24.

By Robin Rudd October 9, 2019 1 min read

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‘Hiwassee Loop’ excursion

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Passengers enjoy the views from one of two dome cars.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The historic Bridgetender's House in Reliance is seen from one of the dome car's windows.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The train crosses the Hiwassee River just east of Reliance.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Engine 5109 had the honors of pulling the excursion.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ A passenger films the trip with her phone from one of the car's vestibules.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Conductor Bill Larson interacts with the passengers.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The train passes over Tennessee Highway 68.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The train passes under the trestle of the "Hiwassee Loop. The Loop is one of the few left in the United States were a train gains elevation by passes over its route in a huge corkscrew.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The train passes over lower part of the "Hiwassee Loop. The Loop is one of the few left in the United States were a train gains elevation by passes over its route in a huge corkscrew.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ TVA's Appalachia Dam is seen from the excursion.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ A passenger enjoys the view of the rear of the train.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Conductor Robert Duncan sets on the ornate steps leading to one of the car's domes as he plays the banjo and entertains with humorous songs.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ The Fall colors are somewhat muted as the trains crosses the Hiwassee River on the return trip.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ Some of the first leaves of Fall fly past the train as it makes it's way along the Hiwassee River. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s “Hiwassee Loop” excursion travels from near Etowah, Tennessee, along the Hiwassee River to Farner, Tennessee.

The 50 mile, 3 1/2 hours journey occurred on October 6, 2019.

The Museum will continue the rides on select days until November 24.