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Smoky Mountains Railroad
While sitting on the deck at the cabin, you can hear the train whistle blow as the train travels in the valley below.
DEPOTS IN BRYSON CITY AND DILLSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Trains are rolling out of Bryson City on Saturdays to the Nantahala Gorge for the next few weeks.
The Nantahala Gorge Excursion departs Bryson City at 10:30am and travels along the Tuckasegee River until it reaches the Little Tennessee River at Lake Fontana, and proceeds along the basin of the Gorge into the Nantahala National Forest. To the Cherokee, Nantahala means "land of the noon day sun". The scenic excursion provides a more detailed view of the mountains during the winter months. Upgraded seating to the Crown Coach and the Club Car is available.
The Gourmet Dinner Trains depart from Dillsboro at 7:00pm on Saturdays beginning on February 2nd. February 14th and 15th will be special Valentine's Day Dinner Trains, departing Dillsboro at 7:00pm. The Winter Dining Special Discount begins on February 17th continuing through March 31st. With the purchase of one dining ticket at regular fare, you get a second dining ticket at half price. The Tuckasegee River Excursions departing Dillsboro at 1:00pm will begin on March 1st, 2008.
They are also now taking reservations for the 2008 Polar Express™. If you missed out last year - now is the time to call! The Polar Express trips are very popular get reserved very early.
May Excursions
Mother's Day Gourmet Dining Train
May 10, 2008
Little Engine™ That Could
May 16-18th and May 23-25th
Fridays & Sundays: 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:30
Saturdays: 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:30
Reservations are strongly suggested.
Carolina Wine Gourmet Dining Train
May 31, 2008
2008 Excursions
Make your reservations now for any 2008 excursion by calling our reservations department at 1-800-872-4681 or make reservations online at www.gsmr.com.
Reservations for 2008 excursions and special events are available now. Call 1-800-872-4681
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Tar Heel Ticket - 1/12 thru 3/31
This is a special discount to NC residents on tickets reserved in advance. Present photo ID at depot. $5 off adult / $2 off child. Trains depart Bryson City Depot. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum.
Peanuts - Easter Beagle -3/22
Departs from Dillsboro and follows the Tuckaseegee River to Bryson City where refreshments are served. During the layover, children can seek out bunnies carrying brightly colored eggs. Photo opportunities with Snoopy, the Easter Beagle. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum.
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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS DINNER TRAIN
Enjoy a romantic evening in beautifully restored dining cars. Exquisite cuisine, china, white tablecloths, and candlelight ambiance make a memory-filled evening ou as you travel on the train. The Great Smoky Mountains Dinner Train offers an exciting experience with first class seating, a four course gourmet meal and a lovely trip as you travel through the North Carolina Mountains.
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NIGHTSHADE MYSTERY THEATRE
Offering a fun and exciting collection of mysteries in the 2008 Mystery Theatre Dinner Train series on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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The Little Engine That Could™ will arrive in Bryson City, for a return visit to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad May 16th-18th and 23rd-25th. Families can enjoy live music, face painting, old fashioned carnival games, storytelling, petting zoo, and the appearance of characters from the story.
 Special Activities at the Bryson City Depot
Preparation at the Bryson City Depot is full steam ahead for the arrival of The Little Engine™. The special helpers to Santa for Polar Express™, Brant and Jamie, are busy building the old fashion carnival games for children to test their skills.
Games that will be available are: 1. Pick-Up-A-Duck, bottom of duck will be marked as to the prize given. 2. Toss the Hula Hoop, requires tossing the ring around a square table to get a prize. 3. Ring-A-Drink, winners will receive a coupon for a small soft drink at the Depot Cafe. 4. Football Throw, test skills at throwing a football through the tire rings. 5. Basketball Goal, basketball must be thrown through the goal the clown is holding. 6. Ring-The-Bell Strong Man Game, gives prize to children who make the bell ring. 7. Hit the Bottle, requires skill to throw ball and knock over the bottles. 8. Bouncy Train and Bouncy Slide, inflated games for children to enjoy.
Advance tickets are available for The Little Engine That Could™ at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad by calling 1-800-872-4681 or 828-586-8811. Ticket price is $18.00 for ages two and over, which includes the half-hour train ride and all the fun activities for the family. Reservations are strongly suggested. For more information about The Little Engine That Could I Think I Can Rail Tour please visit www.thelittleenginethatcouldtour.com or www.GSMR.com.
Smoky Mountain Trains Museum admission is included with all train excursion tickets. (Except Thomas the Tank™, PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express and all Dining Trains.) Without train excursion admission is $9.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children.
Little Engine™ That Could
May 16-18th and May 23-25th
Fridays & Sundays: 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:30
Saturdays: 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:30
Reservations are strongly suggested.
2008 Excursions
Make your reservations now for any 2008 excursion by calling our reservations department at 1-800-872-4681
1-800-872-4681 or visit web site www.gsmr.com
Thomas the Tank Engine is ready to arrive into Dillsboro for the Day Out with Thomas 2008: All Aboard Tour. The event, which takes place July 25th through August 3, will be hosted by the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, www.gsmr.com, at 119 Front Street in Dillsboro.
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2008 UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS RAILROAD:
Mother's Day Gourmet Dining Train
05/10/2008 - 05/10/2008
Evening Gourmet Dinner Train with a special recognition corsage for mothers.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
The Little Engine That Could
05/16/2008 - 05/23/2008
Two 3-Day Weekends! I Think I Can Rail Tour features The Little Engine That Could train rides, characters from the book, games, musical entertainment, petting zoo, video, toy store and more.
Families can enjoy live music, face painting, old fashion carnival games, story telling, petting zoo, and the appearance of characters from the story. Those of all ages who remember the story of the Little Engine That Could™ pulling the train of toys for boys and girls over the mountain can renew the memory on special excursions departing from the Bryson City depot. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Carolina Wine Gourmet DiningTrain
05/31/2008 - 05/31/2008
Evening features a special menu pairing premium wines produced in the Carolinas. Departs from the Dillsboro Depot at 7:30pm.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Father's Day Beer Dining Train
06/14/2008 - 06/14/2008
Evening features a special menu paired with four premium beers brewed in the Carolinas. Departs from the Dillsboro Depot at 7:30pm.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Wines of the New World DiningTrain
06/23/2008 - 06/23/2008
A special gourmet dining train featuring the pairing of premium wines from select vineyards of the New World. Departs at 7:30pm.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Day Out With Thomas
07/25/2008 - 08/3/2008
For nine fun-filled days, Thomas fans will meet Sir Topham Hatt and ride the train. The event, anchored in the town of Dillsboro, Includes Live entertainment, petting zoo, story telling, video viewing, interactive play center and more.
A full-size replica engine of the famous character created in the original book by Watty Piper is coming to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City for a fun filled family adventure.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681 or www.thomasandfriends.com
 Wines of the Old World DiningTrain
08/30/2008 - 08/30/2008
A special gourmet dining train featuring the pairing of premium wines from select vineyards of the Old World. Departs at 7:30pm.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Railfest 2008
09/19/2008 - 09/21/2008
Three days of railroad fun! Visiting equipment, Motor car display and muscial performances. Special events this year marking the 20th Anniversary of GSMR!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
6th Annual Mountain Craft Fair
09/20/2008 - 09/21/2008
A festival celebrating arts and crafts of the Western North Carolina Mountains. Held in Bryson City in conjunction with Railfest and Bryson City's 27th Firemen's Day!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Photo Special
09/21/2008 - 09/21/2008
Eight-Hour, 71 mile roundtrip excursion from Bryson City to Andrews. Two photo run-bys and layover in Andrews. Picnic lunch provided. Departs at 9:00am. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
October Leaf Season
10/1/2008 - 10/31/2008
Fall leaf-viewing trains. Western North Carolina Mountains are ablaze with brilliant fall foliage. Departs from the Bryson City Depot at 9:00am and 2:00pm October 4 - 31 and Dillsboro at 1:00pm on most days. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Oktoberfest Beer Train
10/4/2008 - 10/4/2008
Evening Features a special menu paired with four premium beers brewed locally. Departs Dillsboro Depot at 8:00pm.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Peanuts - The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10/10/2008 - 10/26/2008
Meet Charlie Brown and Lucy and select your own pumpkin. Enjoy hayrides, music, story telling, hay bale maze, bouncy house, apple cider, peanuts gift shop, face painting, petting zoo and trick or treating! Wear your costumes.
In October as the leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ready to be carved, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy visit the GSMR Pumpkin Patch. The first excursion departs the Dillsboro depot at 3:30 pm on October 12, 2007, with additional excursions to follow on October 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 departing at 3:30 pm.
Guests will be greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy at the Great Pumpkin Patch. Activites to be enjoyed at the Pumpkin Patch will be: campfire sing-a-longs, a coloring station, temporary tattoos, trick or treating, petting zoo and bouncy train. Children can navigate their way through a giant hay bale maze and enjoy a hay ride. Before boarding the train for the return trip each child will have the opportunity to select their own pumpkin to take home.
No ghosts or goblins on this tain adventure, just a lot of family fun and Happy Halloween Spirit!!
18th Annual Chili Cook-Off
10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Held at the Bryson City Depot. Benefits the Swain County Chamber of Commerce.
Bryson City Chamber of Commerce - 1-800-867-9246
Western Carolina Pottery Festival
11/1/2008 - 11/1/2008
(First weekend each November) The work of more than 25 highly skilled southern potters will be featured at the Western Carolina Pottery Festival rain or shine in the historic town of Dillsboro, NC.
Dillsboro Merchants Association - www.visitdillsboro.org
The Polar Express
11/7/2008 - 12/23/2008
The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs Bryson city for a train ride to the North Pole. Read along with the magical story and meet Santa. The Polar Express features holiday caroling, hot cocoa, a special treat and a memento for the children.The Great Smoky Mountains Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Bryson City depot for a fun-filled Christmas journey to the "North Pole". Guests on board will enjoy hot chocolate and treats and listen to thel story. Experience the fun and joy of watching the children's faces when the train arrives at our "North Pole," where Santa Claus will be waiting. Santa will board The Polar Express where he will greet each child and present them with a special memento. Holiday carols will be sung on the return trip to Bryson City. Families will want to make this a holiday tradition! Daily departure times vary. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum! Families will want to make this an annual holiday tradition. Hurry and make your reservations early as the Polar Express sells out every year!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Biltmore Estate Wine Dining Train
11/8/2008 - 11/8/2008
A special Gourmet Dinner Train pairing premium wines of the Biltmore Estate Departs the Dillsboro Depot at 7:30pm.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Veteran's Day Train
11/8/2008 - 11/8/2008
Join GSMR as we honor veterans of all eras. Departs from the Dillsboro Depot at 1:00pm.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
The Polar Express Dining Train
11/14/2008 - 12/23/2008
Make your journey to the North Pole in style. Polar Express dining trains depart from Dillsboro at 4:15pm and 7:15pm on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays begining November 16th. A 7:15pm dining train is available most other nights November 14th - December 23rd.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
The Polar Express - Home School Day
12/3/2008 - 12/3/2008
Special Student rates available to home-schooled children
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
Dillsboro Luminary Festival
12/5/2008 - 12/13/2008
(First and Second Friday & Saturday each December) Journey back to the days of yesteryear as Dillsboro presents its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. Experience magical evenings as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter and song. Live music, refreshments, and shops open late.
Dillsboro Merchants Association - www.visitdillsboro.org
New Year's Eve Gala
12/31/2008 - 12/31/2008
Last excursion for the year is the New Year's Eve Gala, a wonderfully magical, festive, fun-filled evening . Complimentary champagne reception before boarding at 8:45pm. Returns at approximately 1:30am. This train features an evening of dining, dancing and live entertainment. Welcome the New Year railroad style!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681
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The Great Smoky Mountains train offers scenic train rides through the North Carolina Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is an exciting trip with 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 15 bridges. Various choices of excursions range from half day to full day round trips. In addition you may choose from steam or diesel engines, ride gourmet dinner trains, mystery theatre dinner trains, rafting combinations, and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers various seating options, trips and pricing.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS RAILROAD IN FILMS
The Fugitive - Warner Brothers (1993) You can see the train wreckage departing out of the Dillsboro depot.
My Fellow Americans - Warner Brothers (1996)
Digging To China - DTC Productions, LLC (1996)
Paradise Falls - PF Productions (1996)
Forces of Nature - Dream Works Productions (1998)
Read the book Shot on This Site: A Travelers Guide to the Places and Locations Used to Film Famous Movies and Television Shows
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