Reply to "Great Smoky Mountain Railroad?"

kgdjpubsOGR Forum Member

Pat,
I haven't been there recently, but spent a lot of time about ten years ago when the steam engine was running.

The Bryson City to Nantahala trip is by FAR the more scenic trip of the two they are currently operating. After climbing the grade out of Bryson City, the railroad follows and crosses Fontana Lake until it gets to the Nantahala Outdoor Center, then runs beside the river through the gorge. It was great with steam working upgrade through the gorge, but even with diesel, the scenery on that part of the line is spectacular.

The Dillsboro excursion has Cowee Tunnel and passes the Fugitive wreck site, but is more open valleys between the mountains as opposed to the Nantahala trip cutting through the mountains.

Either way, there is some beautiful scenery up there.
Kevin

10/4/1112:23 PM

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