Southern Railway 4501
Southern Railway 4501, Steam locomotive at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, United States.
The Southern Railway 4501 is a Mikado class 2-8-2 steam locomotive with black and green exterior colors at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
Baldwin Locomotive Works manufactured this engine in 1911 as Southern Railway's first Ms class steam locomotive, operating until diesel engines replaced steam power.
The locomotive operates during special events at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, pulling passenger cars through Missionary Ridge Tunnel and across four bridges.
Visitors can see the Southern Railway 4501 during regular museum hours and experience train rides on Wednesdays through Sundays with multiple daily departures.
The locomotive appeared in films as different railroad engines, including roles in 'Fools Parade' as a B&O locomotive and in 'October Sky' as an N&W engine.
Location: Chattanooga
Part of: Baldwin class 12-48 ¼ E
GPS coordinates: 35.06194,-85.25028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:28
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