Three Rivers Rambler

12/26/2025

Volume Up 📢📢‼️

Merry Christmas, everybody! 🎄🎅
On this special day, we’re looking back at a few favorite moments from our Christmas Lantern Express—and this one never gets old.

In this clip, No. 203 digs in as she tackles the stiff grade at milepost 8, with engineer Brent Norvell at the throttle, filling the hills with the sound of working steam.

Turn the sound up and enjoy the ride. ❤️🚂🎄

12/24/2025

Knoxville, thank you for another season we’ll never forget.

This year, we had the rare joy of celebrating 25 years of memories together and 203’s 100th birthday — capped off by her long-awaited return to steam. None of it would have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers, staff, or the countless familiar and new faces who lined the tracks, waved from crossings, and climbed aboard with us.

With just over 40 trips behind us, it’s time for 203 — and all of us — to settle in for a winter’s nap.

From our railroad family to yours, Merry Christmas 🎄🚂

12/23/2025

You know her and you cherish her. Please join us in wishing Stephanie, the General Manager of the Three Rivers Rambler, a very happy birthday! (And a much deserved long winters nap.)

Congrats on an amazing first season as manager! We can’t wait to see all the Christmas magic you continue to bring to the Rambler!

12/22/2025

Looks like Knoxville was extra good this year and Santa brought us two extra surprise days of steam!! 🚂🎄🎅🏼

12/10/2025

Our MacGyvers!

Brent Norvell joined the Rambler Crew back in 2004—an engineer, a fireman, and our beloved onboard Director of Magic.

This year, Carter Norvell officially stepped up from volunteering with passenger staff, helping maintain pullback trains in the merch car, and spot-fixing the sound system during trips, to serving as a fireman aboard 203.

Pictured below: Brent and Carter in 2007 and again in 2025 — proving that some traditions (and some talents) run deep.

12/08/2025

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to ride and chase with us this weekend! 🎉
We had an absolute blast and can’t wait to do it all again next weekend!

✨ Good news: We still have a few weekday spots left!
If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time — don’t miss out on the festive fun! 🚂✨

🎟️ Get your tickets: threeriversrambler.com

12/07/2025

12/02/2025

Thank you all for an incredible opening weekend! It was wonderful seeing everyone’s smiling faces again 🚂♥️

Pictured here are Conductor Supervisor Gabe Passmore and his daughter, Daisy. Gabe first rode the Rambler at just 9 months old, and in 2022 he joined the crew as a volunteer conductor. This year, he played a key role in restoring Engine 203 to operational status through his company, Marlow Railroad, working alongside our Heritage Equipment Manager Casey Rhodes.

It’s truly special to watch another legacy grow aboard the Rambler!

11/27/2025

🎄✨ Happy Thanksgiving! ✨🦃�We’re sending warm wishes, grateful hearts, and holiday cheer to all of you! May your day be filled with laughter, loved ones, and plenty of holiday magic.

The excitement is building — the Christmas Lantern Express season officially begins this Friday! If you’re ready to make unforgettable memories this season, we still have weekday tickets available. Don’t miss your chance to experience the glow, the wonder, and the goodwill of this magical holiday train ride — visit our website www.threeriversrambler.com to reserve your seats!

We can’t wait to share the spirit of the season with you… see you onboard the Christmas Lantern Express soon! 🎅🚂✨🎄

Welcome aboard The Three Rivers Rambler! We run a tourist steam train operation located in the heart of Knoxville, TN. Book your train ride online today!

11/09/2025

We're so back!

Today, our steam crew brought our beloved 1925 steam locomotive, Lindy, number 203, into Knoxville for test runs for the first time since the locomotive went down for its federally mandated 15-year inspection in 2015.

Join us this Christmas season to celebrate Lindy's return and our 25th anniversary of being Tennessee's best Christmas train on select dates in November and December. We hope to see you on board!