The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad secured the engine in 2000, to add a second steam engine to its fleet of mainly diesels, and to complement the relaunch of steam engine 1702, seven years ago.

The historic train depot is located on the south side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park about one hour from Asheville, North Carolina and two hours from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Travel ...

Tickets include free admission to the Smoky Mountain Lionel Train Museum near the Bryson City depot. Boxed lunches are available for $14. See website for more details.

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers travelers unique onboard experiences, while exploring the beauty of the region. digidreamgrafix Shutterstock The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is ...

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad While cruising on the Nantahala Gorge journey, guests are treated to handcrafted, tripled-distilled shine from some of the region’s best craft distilleries and can ...