'Bout ready to handle the dinner train

Pacing in a boat is a heck of a lot easier than chasing in a car on this part of the line...

Up close and personal, there is no mistaking the bold face of this classic EMD. This was shot from the caboose on the return trip to Dillsboro.

Just another day at the office for long time GSMR Conductor, Jim Matthews. Jim spots his train up to be be loaded with tourists for todays excursion.

In happier times, an eastbound excursion returns to Dillsboro with the second trip of the day. 2-8-0 #1702 was trailing at the end of the train having pulled the westbound run. Now, neither the 17... (more)

GSMR's ex-US Army/Reader Baldwin Consolidation 1702 leads an excursion out of Dillsboro to Bryson City along the scenic Tuckasegee River; the locomotive has been in the shop for firebox work since... (more)

Beautiful day in the Smokies

Idling after a full day of passenger service on Bryson City turns.

Originally built as SOU 2066, re# to 8241 & wrecked 21Oct72. Continued as #0000, used as instructional unit for training mechanical pers first in Birmingham, AL then McDonough, GA. Donated to SERM... (more)

A shot of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad excursion train as it waits at the depot for passengers to board

Young railfan looks out in awe as the GSMR GP9 rolls out over the bridge.

Misty morning mountain departure. Canon EOS; Kodachrome

Exhaust almost straight up as little consol climbs up from Bryson City. Canon EOS; Kodachrome

Westbound out of Bryson City; Canon EOS; Kodachrome