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! All steam passengers will receive an exclusive souvenir ticket.

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!

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. Each couple receives a souvenir tote bag, and everyone receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day. Limited bar service available.

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. Each couple receives a souvenir tote bag (1 per couple). 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.

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When operating, Family First Class features assigned seating at a dining table in a climate controlled car with large picture windows. Adults (13+) and children (2-12) are served lunch by the car’s attendant. Each adult couple receives souvenir tote bags. Everyone aged 2 years old on up receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of pop, coffee, and iced tea all day. And, children can have lunch with the conductor! This special addition allows for one of our conductors to accompany and interact with fans of all ages for the entire trip! Limited bar service available.

Don’t forget to Preorder your Boxed Lunch!

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! In an effort to provide the best viewing experience, passengers will be asked to swap seated sides for the return route! Beer and wine available.

Don’t forget to Preorder your Boxed Lunch!

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. In an effort to provide the best viewing experience, passengers will be asked to swap seated sides for the return route.

Don’t forget to Preorder your Boxed Lunch!

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. In an effort to provide the best viewing experience, passengers will be asked to swap seated sides for the return route. 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.