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There is nothing as invigorating as the mighty Iron Horse.

THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE has inspired millions of people throughout history –
and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway No. 576 is about to inspire thousands more.
NASHVILLE STEAM is undertaking the restoration and operation of a Nashville legend.
The adventure departs now. Will you climb aboard The Stripe?
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October 5, 2025

Fall Open House Set For November 1st

Fall Open House Set for November 1st! Join us on Saturday, November 1st for the Nashville Steam Fall Open House! Be there for this up close, behind-the-scenes look at the…
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September 20, 2025

Successful Boiler Test Paves Path to Steam for Nashville Locomotive

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE β€” After years of dedicated restoration efforts and a continued fundraising drive, historic Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway steam locomotive No.β€―576 has successfully passed a major milestone…
Press Release
June 23, 2025

Nashville Steam President Recognized with Historic Preservation Medal

NASHVILLE, TN β€” Shane Meador, President of the Nashville Steam Preservation Society, has been honored with the Historic Preservation Recognition Medal by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution…
Event
March 7, 2025

Spring Open House Set For March 29th

NSPS Spring Open House March 29, 2025 9am to 3pm   Join us on Saturday, March 29th for the Nashville Steam Spring Open House! Be there for this up close…

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πŸŽ‰ This week marks the 125th anniversary of the opening of Nashville's Union Station! Nashville Steam was granted rare access to the historic clock tower for a special project that will premiere later this week. The original "digital" clock only lasted until World War I when the silk bands needed to operate the complex mechanism were no longer available. So for most of the station's existence, the clock tower did not actually feature a running clock. Stay tuned for more content as we'll be celebrating this incredible building with The Union Station Nashville Yards all week! πŸš‚ πŸ•₯ ... See MoreSee Less
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πŸš‚πŸš° The first big test is COMPLETE. How did we do? ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨The Gearz episode featuring 576's restoration is now live! πŸš¨πŸ“Ί A big thanks to our friend Stacey David and his crew for stopping by the shop and making this incredible review of everything we've accomplished so far. You can watch the episode here πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4n10LY3The pressure is certainly building! πŸ“ˆ More exciting news and announcements are just around the bend! ... See MoreSee Less
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