Passenger trains will run again on the Historic Old Line along the Hiwassee Scenic River, through the Cherokee National Forest, and then up and around the "Loop" in southeastern Tennessee! Excursions are now scheduled starting April through December 2008. Hiwassee Loop excursions will begin with a stop at the L&N Depot Museum in Etowah, Tennessee. This fify mile, three hour roundtrip offers breathtaking views of the Hiwassee River Gorge and the famous "Loop", where the tracks cross over themselves as the train climbs Bald Mountain. Copperhill trips will also be available on certain dates. These ninety mile, seven hour roundtrips will include the "Loop" and then continue into Copperhill, Tennessee, with a layover for shopping or dining in the historic copper mining town. For tickets contact Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum by phone at 1-423-894-8028, Extension #0 or order online at www.tvrail.com. Walk up tickets may be purchased, depending on availability, at the L&N Depot and Musuem, 727 Tennessee Ave. in Etowah, TN 37331.

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