Dine in Vintage Style
All aboard for a holiday dining experience like no other! Step back in time aboard Chattanooga’s historic Christmas Lunch Train and enjoy a three-course meal in a restored 1940s dining car. As the train rolls through East Chattanooga toward the Sculpture Fields, guests are treated to fine food, festive décor, and nostalgic holiday tunes that fill the air.
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$200 USD
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Ages All
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2.75 Hours
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Tennessee, United States
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Chattanooga
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- Three-Course Gourmet Lunch
- Historic Dining Cars
- Festive Holiday Décor
- Pullman & Private Car Options
- Attentive Table Service
- Scenic City Views
- Perfect for Couples & Families
- Authentic Southern Hospitality
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- Three-course meal and beverage service aboard a historic Tennessee Valley Railroad train with scenic layover stop.
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- Smart-casual or festive holiday attire recommended; hats removed in dining car.
Christmas Lunch Train Features
Three-Course Holiday Meal
Savor an elegant lunch with chef-prepared courses, desserts, and coffee served in authentic dining cars.
Vintage Christmas Ambiance
Relax in classic Pullman and dining cars decked for the season, with attentive service and holiday charm.
Christmas Lunch Train Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Three-Course Gourmet Lunch
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Historic Dining Cars
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Festive Holiday Décor
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Pullman & Private Car Options
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Attentive Table Service
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Scenic City Views
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Perfect for Couples & Families
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Authentic Southern Hospitality
Description
Celebrate the season aboard the *Christmas Lunch Train*—a Chattanooga tradition that brings vintage rail travel and fine dining together in festive style. Enjoy a three-course meal served in beautifully restored 1940s dining and Pullman cars as the Tennessee Valley Railroad winds through East Chattanooga. Holiday music and décor set the tone for a nostalgic journey that includes a layover at Sculpture Fields before returning to Grand Junction Depot. Whether you’re celebrating with family or surprising someone special, this holiday train promises warmth, elegance, and the timeless magic of Christmas on the rails.
Itinerary
- 11:00 AM – Check in at Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN
11:30 AM – Train departs; first course and beverages served
12:15 PM – Entrée service and holiday ambiance aboard the dining car
12:45 PM – Layover at Sculpture Fields for light sightseeing
1:30 PM – Dessert and coffee served during return journey
2:15 PM – Train arrives back at Grand Junction Depot
Price & Availability
Dining Car: $200 table for 2 • $400 table for 4.
Pullman Section: $240 table for 2.
Private Car: $2400 (seats up to 8 guests).
Duration: 2.75 hours.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure with Trip Protection.
Food & Drink
Entrée options vary seasonally; includes water, tea, lemonade, and coffee. Alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
Instructions
Departs from Grand Junction Depot, 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN. Free on-site parking.
Restrictions
Not wheelchair accessible; vintage cars have narrow aisles and steps.
Transportation
Guests board directly at Grand Junction Depot; transportation not provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
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