GENERAL INFORMATION

RESERVATIONS:865-524-9411

~SALES~

FARES:

  Adults: $26.50

  Senior (55+): $25.50

  Child (3-12): $15.50

  Toddler (1-2): $7.50

  Infant (under 1): Free

TICKETS

• Reservations can be made by calling 865-524-9411.

•Any remaining available tickets go on sale at the train 30 minutes before departure times. Reservations for Express trains must be made in advance.

• The Rambler accepts all major credit cards, cash and checks.

•There are no refunds or exchanges for missed reservations. A $2 per ticket fee applies to date & time changes.

•Limited disability access (Call for more information.)

 

PAYMENT

•Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Card, Cash and Checks are accepted. No refunds.

 

GROUP RATE

•Groups of 12 or more: $2 off ticket price

SCHEDULE

•If a date is not listed, we are not running an excursion that day. We haul freight Monday through Friday, so we generally run passenger trains on Saturdays.

•Pricing, schedule, motive power, and equipment subject to change without notice.

• The Rambler runs rain, shine, or snow. In eleven years of operations we have never canceled a train due to weather.

 

 

~ONBOARD~

SEATING

• We do not assign seats with the exception of birthday parties and areas for large groups. Seating is first come, first serve. We recommend arriving at the same time to board and sit together. You can move throughout the train as you wish and we encourage everyone to spend a little time on the open-air car.

    

GENERAL

• The drinks we offer include: Coca-Cola products and bottled water. You are welcome to bring your on drinks/snacks onboard. No alcohol please.

• Restrooms are available on board the Rambler.

• Smoking, firearms, weapons, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

• Only seeing eye/service dogs are allowed on the train.

• The coach cars have limited heat/air. Please dress appropriately.

 

EQUIPMENT

• MOTIVE POWER:

 We have a 1925 steam engine nicknamed "Lindy" as well as a 1890 steam engine that we will unveil this summer. These engines are used on a limited "special occasion" basis. Diesel power varies, but is usually an SW-1500.

• RAILCARS

  We have two coach cars (from 1932) that each seat about 70 people in bus-like rows. We also have a merchandise car (where the restrooms are located) and an optional open-air car. The caboose is a private charter car that cannot be accessed from the rest of the train.

 

~COMMUNITY~

DONATIONS

• The Rambler has affiliated itself with two children's charities. Due to the limited number of runs in our operating season, we cannot donate tickets to auctions or other fund-raising events.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

• If you are interested in either taking photographs of the train or scheduling a photography session, please call our office (865)524-9411. Peridodically, the 3RR has Railfan events that include photo-run by sessions and personal photo sessions may be scheduled at times when 3RR staff are doing maintenance work onboard.

 

 

 

 

~ABOUT THE 3RR~

RESERVATIONS:865-524-9411

 

• Who owns the Three Rivers Rambler track?
      The track is owned by the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad (KXHR) who purchased it from Norfolk Southern.

     KXHR is responsible for maintaining the track and bridges and operating all the trains. The Federal Railroad Administration and Tennessee Department of Transportation inspect the track to see that it meets safety standards.

• Who owns the KXHR?
      The KXHR is owned by Gulf & Ohio Railways, a Knoxville based company with shortline railroads in Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Gulf & Ohio Railways is a family owned business that has been hauling freight since 1985.

• What do Shortlines do?
     America’s big railroads (like Norfolk Southern and CSX) are very good at hauling large trains at high speeds between larger cities. They prefer to have shortlines, like KXHR, handle the small trains that pick up and deliver freight for local customers. There are more than 500 small railroads like the KXHR in the U.S., most of which serve businesses in the outlying communities.

 

~ Three Rivers Rambler ~ PO Box 2408~ Knoxville, TN 37901 ~

Phone: (865)524-9411~ Fax: (865) 546-3717