1702 leads one of the last Tuck Trains for the year.
1702's November photo special nears the end of it's westbound run and passes GSMR #1755 which will couple onto the rear and help pull the train back towards Dillsboro.
As part of the photo charter schedule, the 1702 was turned on the new Armstrong turntable at Bryson City allowing for a photo opportunity before leading the train back East to Dillsboro.
GSMR 1702 leads the Tuckasege River excursion over its name sake river in an area known as Governors Island.
Even though steam was cancelled on the day's Tuckaseegee River excursion, enthusiastic crowds are still gathered with their friends and familes at the Bryson City depot, taking in the less-excitin... (more)
What was supposed to be one of the last steam-powered Tuckaseegee River trains of the season, was unfortunately brought to a halt, after ex. US Army 2-8-0 #1702 encountered some unexpected mechani... (more)
Coming into the bright morning sunshine for the first time today, GSMR 1702 rolls across the Tuckasegee River. Soon this train will arrive in Bryson City for a brief stop before continuing on to N... (more)
Though the valleys still lay in shadow, GSMR 1702 is already steaming along the banks of the Tuckasegee River.
As the sun begins to crest the tops of the Smoky Mountains, #1702 is already rolling west through the dissipating fog with an excursion bound for Nantahala.
GSMR 1702 makes one of two run-bys scheduled for the day at Lake Fontana. A nice beginning to a chilly all-day photo charter.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad no. 1702 pulls the 9 a.m. Nantahala Gorge excursion train across the huge trestle over Lake Fontana near Almond, North Carolina. The original Southern Railway "... (more)
GSMR 1702 in the Nantahala Gorge
GSMR 1702 pulling away from Bryson City
GSMR 1702 turning day into night at Nantahala
