New for 2008

We've designed seven unique vacation packages including train excursion and overnight stay at a local lodging property to make your railroad experience convenient and affordable.

Our newest event is Peanuts - Easter Beagle on March 22nd.  We are offering two departures from Dillsboro for this special event.  Click here for more details on the Easter Beagle.

Experience the ride of your life with one of our Locomotive Cab Rides.

Visit the Smoky Mountain Trains scenic model railroad museum in Bryson City.  Selected excursions now include admission to the museum.  Click here to learn more about Smoky Mountain Trains.

Train and Rafting packages with Nantahala Outdoor Center and Wildwater Ltd. begin in April and are wonderful for the young and old. We are pleased to offer an expanded season for the very popular evening excursions, the Fontana Trestle and Whittier Sundown. Excursions operate during June, July and August. Exciting special events are scheduled throughout the year and include The Little Engine That Could - I Think I Can RAIL TOUR, Day Out With Thomas, Peanuts - The Great Pumpkin Patch Express, RAILFEST, Mountain Craft Fair, Fall Leaf Viewing trips, the Polar Express and Polar Express Dining Trains.

Passengers ride comfortable, refurbished coaches, crown coaches, club cars, dining cars, open cars and cabooses.

Polar ExpressAdvance reservations are available and strongly suggested for groups of 20 or more. Please contact our group reservations department at 1-800-872-4681 x 7021 to customize your group excursion.

Don't miss the Polar Express & Polar Express Dinner Train, coming in November & December 2008! Last year these excursions sold out quickly. Make sure to reserve now to guarantee your tickets!

CHOO CHOO CHEW - Allow us to complete your rail adventure with a picnic style lunch, Conductor’s or Lil’ Conductor’s hot dog lunch available at our depots and on board some excursions.  New this year is our southern style chicken dinner that serves four!

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is conveniently located just three hours from Atlanta, two hours from Knoxville or Gatlinburg, one hour from Asheville. View driving directions here.