Sunset Tuckasegee River Train

• About This Trip
• Itinerary
• Schedule
• Classes of Service and Pricing
• Class Comparison
• How to Purchase
• Where To Go
• Schedule

About This Trip

Enjoy a beautiful North Carolina sunset and brilliant fall colors as you travel by rail through the quiet countryside and along the Tuckasegee River to the quaint Town of Dillsboro. You’ll even get a chance to pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford! The journey is 32 miles round trip for a full 3-hour train ride. Please note, there is no layover on Sunset trains. Be sure to bring a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings after the sun goes down. These 4:45pm departures are available on select weekend dates during October.

Itinerary

30m before departure	Boarding begins at Bryson City Depot
See schedule for departure time	Depart Bryson City, NC
1h 25m	Reach top of the line
1h 35m	Begin return
3h	Arrive at Bryson City Depot
Time from Departure	Activity

Given the nature of railroading, durations are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Classes of Service

Crown Class

Diesel	$84	$54	$12
Steam	$94	$64	$13
Locomotive	Adult (13+)	Child (2-12)	Infant (0-23 Months)

Coach Class

Diesel	$63	$38	Complimentary
Steam	$73	$48	Complimentary
Locomotive	Adult (13+)	Child (2-12)	Infant (0-23 Months)

Open Air Gondola

Diesel	$68	$43	Complimentary
Steam	$78	$53	Complimentary
Locomotive	Adult (13+)	Child (2-12)	Infant (0-23 Months)

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. When we reach the end of the line, we will invite all guests in this class to switch sides with their neighbors so that everyone will have the opportunity to take pictures from a new perspective on the opposite side of the train. Pre-order your boxed lunch to enjoy onboard dining! Beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks available onboard.

Class Comparison

How to Purchase

You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. No matter how you purchase tickets, your boarding passes will be emailed. Or, you can purchase your tickets the day of in the Bryson City Depot. See Classes of Service for the various class descriptions and pricing.

Where to Go

All departures are from the Bryson City Depot in Bryson City, NC. Entrance to the parking lot is located at:

45 Mitchell Street Bryson City, NC 28713

Plan on being here by 1 hour before your departure.

Schedule

Schedule is subject to change at any time. Other excursions/events may be available; see full schedule for more.

Ticket fares subject to 7% Historic Preservation Fee. Schedules, fares, motive power, equipment, seat selection, and meals are subject to change without notice. We guarantee the class of service you select. You will be notified if a change in schedule or motive power affects your reservation. Payment in full at booking by major credit card is required to finalize a reservation. You may cancel your reservation in full or in part and receive a refund less a $14.00 fee per adult ticket and $6.00 fee per child ticket as late as 5 days before departure with the exception of The Polar Express Train Ride; The Polar Express Train Ride is as late as 60 days before departure. Within 5 days of the departure, or 60 days in the case of the Polar Express Train Ride, the reservation becomes nonrefundable. You may reschedule any time prior to your originally scheduled departure with a $7.00 fee per ticket for another date within the same calendar year. You may not reschedule a reservation after the scheduled departure.

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