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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 4, 2026

Fall Open House Set For November 7th – 576 To Be Fired Up

Nashville Steam Fall Open House Saturday, November 7th 9am to 3pm See No. 576 Under Steam! Admission is FREE Join us on Saturday, November 7th for the Nashville Steam-Tennessee Central…
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July 16, 2026

NC&StL No. 576 Completes First Steam Test

Historic Nashville Locomotive Fired Up For the First Time Since 1952 July 16th, 2026 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Following a comprehensive ten-year restoration, the Nashville Steam Preservation Society (NSPS) is pleased…
HistoryVideo
July 1, 2026

Johnny Cash, 576, and the American Freedom Train

In the early 1970s, as plans were taking shape for the Bicentennial-era American Freedom Train, Nashville’s surviving Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway No. 576 briefly emerged as a serious…
FundraisingPress Release
June 24, 2026

Nashville Steam Acquires Historic NC&StL Monument

Nashville Steam Acquires Historic Monument From Metro Parks Memorial To the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Will Accompany Historic Steam Locomotive No. 576 June 25, 2026 For Immediate Release…

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Nashville Steam
And the final special guest rolling into the Nashville Steam - Tennessee Central Fall Open House & Train Show is all dressed up in red, white, and blue. Our friends and restoration partners at R. J. Corman Railroad Group will be exhibiting one of their special America 250 units right next to No. 576! Come out for this day of celebrating the history and future of Nashville railroading! 🇺🇸🚂Photo by Tyler Mattingly ...
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3 days ago

Nashville Steam
Our next guest paddling over to the Nashville Steam - Tennessee Central Fall Open House & Train Show are our friends over at Nashville Riverboats! This is one of the city's newest and most popular attractions, offering passengers a chance to experience Nashville's river history on an authentic sternwheeler. The team from Nashville Riverboats will be in the shop talking about their operation and the highly anticipated arrival of their steam powered riverboat, the Nashville!From the calliope whistles to live music on deck, every cruise is a celebration of the city’s rhythm, heritage, and hospitality. Paddleboats and steam locomotives used to work in tandem along the Cumberland River, and soon they will again! Book your tickets now at nashvilleriverboats.com/ ...
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4 days ago

Nashville Steam
Exciting news! We have several special guests coming to the Nashville Steam - Tennessee Central Fall Open House & Train Show next Saturday. First up, ScaleTrains! ScaleTrains is one of our restoration sponsors and is one of the leading model train manufacturers based right here in Tennessee. They'll have an assortment of their products on display with staff on hand to answer your questions. Everyone is coming out to see No. 576 under steam! Check back tomorrow when we announce our next guest! 🚂 ...
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