Prior to the departure of our steam excursions, the #1702 will be available for photo opportunities! Take this time to enjoy an up close and personal view of the fully restored engine. While enjoying your ride you’ll be surrounded by knowledgeable crew members that will be answering your questions and pointing out important landmarks along the way.
Upon return to Bryson City, on select days stick around for a unique live turn table demonstration, where volunteers will be called upon to assist our crew in the manual turning of the 353,540 pound engine and tender. Steam passengers will have access to viewing at the turn table to watch this exciting activity!
Enjoy breath-taking scenery while chugging through Western North Carolinas’ diverse setting on this roundtrip excursion. Select the Nantahala Gorge route and travel over the historic Fontana Trestle across the Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge! Onboard dining is available by selecting First Class Seating featuring this menu or pre-purchasing one of our boxed lunch options, a unique moving dining experience. TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THE NANTAHALA GORGE ROUTE CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW.
Enjoy a calming ride through the country side of WNC. Select the Tuckasegee River route and enjoy the quaint historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find shops and restaurants to enjoy during your layover. You’ll also pass through the historic Cowee Tunnel, along with passing the famous train wreck site featured in the movie The Fugitive!
Adult (21+) | Child (2-12) | Infant (0-23 Months) |
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$119 ($124 in October) | N/A | N/A |
First Class with dining features assigned seating at a dining table in a climate-controlled car with large picture windows, and are served a First Class meal by the car’s attendant. Everyone receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day. Limited bar service available.
Adult (21+) | Child (2-12) | Infant (0-23 Months) |
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$107 ($112 October) | N/A | N/A |
Premium Open Air Gondola with dining features assigned seating in a car with unobstructed views, half-height walls, and an overhead roof to protect passengers from the elements. Adults(21+) are served a lunch by the car’s attendant. Everyone receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day. Add an official Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Sweatshirt Blanket to your reservation for just $29.99! At 54″ x 84″ it’s the perfect size for two to keep warm during our cool mornings. Limited bar service available.
Adult (13+) | Child (2-12) | Infant (0-23 Months) |
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$89 ($94 October) | . $59 ($64 October) | $13 |
Crown Class features assigned seating in a climate controlled car with large picture windows. Everyone over the age of 2 years old receives a souvenir tumbler with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day! Beer and wine available.
Adult (13+) | Child (2-12) | Infant (0-23 Months) |
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$68 ($73 October) | $43 ($48 October) | Complimentary |
Coach Class features open seating in an enclosed car, windows that can be opened for fresh air and taking photos, and are heated and have ceiling fans.
Adult (13+) | Child (2-12) | Infant (0-23 Months) |
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$73 ($78 October) | $48 ( $53 October) | Complimentary |
Open Air Gondolas feature open seating in a car with unobstructed views, half-height walls, and a roof above to protect passengers from the elements. Add an official Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Sweatshirt Blanket to your reservation for just $32.99!
Adult (13+) | Child (2-12) | Infant (0-23 Months) |
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$73 ($78 October) | $48 ( $53 October) | Complimentary |
Coach Plus features a classic train decor with natural wood and sliding windows at every seat. Every section ha s stable and booth style seating allowing 4 people at a table. This is perfect for families or groups traveling together that want the convenience of their own table!
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Ideal for Photography | ||||||
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Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | ||
Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 27 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | |||
Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 30 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm | Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 08:00am Oct 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand-crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 08:00am 8:00 am Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm Moonshine Experience (Steam) 01:00pm Oct 31 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm “Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of[...] Nantahala Gorge (Steam) 01:00pm 1:00 pm |
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