The historic Etowah railroad depot has been restored and houses a museum, Chamber of Commerce offices and the offices of the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association.

This 1950s-era diesel locomotive is used on the Hiwassee River Rail Adventure.

This scale model of The Loop is on display at the Etowah Depot. It shows how the railroad spirals up a mountain and crosses over itself.

Comfortable, air-conditioned passenger cars offer travelers a spectacular view.

Retired conductor Harvey Blasingame was one of the hosts for a media day on the Hiwassee River route. Blasingame first went to work for the L&N Railroad in 1966, became a conductor in 1972 and retired in 1999.

Kayakers and rafters can be seen on the Hiwassee and will wave at the train if they're nearby.

The renovation of Apalachia Power Station helped make the excursion train possible by paying for track repairs.

The ride offers some beautiful scenic views.

This was the view from the rear platform as the train made its way from Gee Springs State Park to Farner.