With the turntable being man powered, they allow passengers to get involved & give them the chance to turn the engine themselves.

The 1702 leads the train at track speed shortly before they enter Nantahala Gorge.

GSMR 1702 leads the first Nantahala Gorge steam excursion along the bank of Fontana Lake in her new paint scheme.

GSMR 1702 leads a 2pm westbound Nantahala Gorge excursion through the small community of Almond along Fontana Lake.

GSMR 1702 kicks up some dirt passing Shelton Farms as she heads west through Whittier with a return trip of the Tuckasegee River excursion.

GSMR 1702 rolls through the community of Wilmot heading west back to Bryson City with the return trip of the Tuckasegee River excursion.

GSMR 1702 rolls into the yard in Dillsboro on its way west back to Bryson City with a Tuckasegee River excursion.

Putting on a good show cresting the Ferguson grade. 1702 bring's it's train into the outskirts of Bryson City. This is one of my favorite spot's to get the train for obvious reason's.

The Tuck train is about to roll through the town of Whittier as it is seen just on the outskirts of town. If you happen to be a fan of steam and the mountains you'll not find a shortage of shot's ... (more)

Steam of the Smokies is back again as 1702 heads west with the first steam-powered Nantahala Gorge excursion of 2019. One may notice a couple changes such as the blacked out handrail on the front ... (more)

Steam of the Smokies is back again as 1702 brings the first steam-powered Nantahala Gorge excursion of 2019. One may notice a couple changes such as the blacked out handrail on the front that was ... (more)

The fireman signals to the engineer on 1702 to reverse onto a cut of cabooses in the Bryson City yard while GP9 1755 awaits for another day on the Tuckasegee River.

1702 takes a small break in Nantahala before heading east back to the outdoor center. One may notice that she is not wearing her flags on this outing.

It's a hot 90 degree afternoon in Dillsboro. GSMR 1702 is running on her own power since 2005. Here she is moving between the brand new steam shop and diesel shop in the Dillsboro yard. The next d... (more)

North Carolina's last currently operating steam locomotive rests in the afternoon sun before heading tender-first east to Dillsboro where she'll be stored until late December.