Summerville Turntable Tennessee Valley Railroad steamer No. 610 on Summerville's turntable at its dedication ceremony in 2003. (Photo by Leamon Scott). Built around 1916, this turntable was moved from Alabama to Summerville's downtown Dowdy Park with the assistance of federal Transportation Enhancement funds in 2002-2003. It is used to turn excursion trains of the Tennessee Valley Railroad. No. 610 on the 100-ft turntable in 2004. The turntable operator keeps a close eye on the rails. A grassy hillside provides a fine viewpoint. TVRR excursion cars wait on the tracks next to Summerville's Dowdy Park. The turntable is in the background on the right side of the photo. RailGa.com. Georgia's Railroad History & Heritage. © Steve Storey Railroad History | The Depot List | Locomotives On Display | Odds & Ends | Sources & References | Home