Three Rivers Rambler

Arrived on time, the train was mostly full I brought a group of 3 and there was no room for us to sit together. We overheard staff sitting someone else and had to ask for assistance also. More people were loaded before the depart several people were left standing. The view was less than expected water treatment plant, UT recycling center… It’s a in and out trip so the view doesn’t change on the way back and the train doesn’t turn around so you see the same side also. At the end of the ride the engineer literally said «rides over now gett»
Not something we will be doing again

The people made the difference here. Could have focused on the short, 5 ½ mile, and frankly not very scenic route. Alot of the ride is along a close tree corridor, some industrial sites east of town and some grass fields. It does follow the river so you do get river views. The confluence of the Holston, French Broad and Tennessee rivers (count ‘em.3 rivers) under the trestle is neat. We were lucky enough to get conductor Don to ourselves for several minutes and he was awesome to talk to and a wealth of information! Everyone working that day was pleasant and helpful to boot. They have soda, popcorn and some other snacks available and amazingly, are priced regularly, not the special attraction prices I was expecting. Of course, the old train is just good ol’ fun too!