1702 leads an afternoon tuck train through Wilmot.

The 1702 leads the daily Nantahala Gorge excursion train along the shore of Fontana Lake. The ex-US Army 2-8-0 returned to service in July 2016 after nearly twelve years of inactivity. The railroa... (more)

After an absence of nearly twelve years, regular steam operation has returned to GSMR as the recently rehabilitated 1702 leads a Saturday evening dinner train west out of Bryson City.

The first night photo shoot with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad No. 1702 since the locomotive's return to service in July 2016.

Having just departed Bryson City, 1702 struggles on the slick rails departing town. Two diesels are also giving a push on the rear of this weekend gorge excursion train.

Fog begins to build along the Nantahala river as 1702 steams westbound through the gorge with the daily gorge train. Rafters from the Nantahala Outdoor Center enjoy the rapids created by the dail... (more)

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad No. 1702 during the engine's first excursion since its $750,000 restoration. The locomotive was welcomed with warm smiles and southern hospitality as it pulled i... (more)

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad No. 1702 during the engine's first trip into the Nantahala Gorge since 2004.The locomotive was welcomed with warm smiles and waves from the rafters in the Nantah... (more)

After a twelve-year absense, steam is back in the Smokies! Great Smoky Mountains Railroad consolidation #1702 made its first test run along the mainline on Friday, July 22 (7/22-coincidentally the... (more)

GSMR 1702 charges hard towards Bryson City on what would be her first successful run all the way to Swain County.

A late afternoon test run provided for some rare light on this end of the line.

For the first time in 12 years, GSMR 1702 graces the ragged rails of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad east of Whittier. In a hurry to make a ceremony for her return, the 1942 built locomotive pa... (more)

GSMR 777 leads the Wizard of Oz train past a campground near Bryson City NC

Should we be grateful for what we have or hopeful for what we don't? While #1702 is the only operating steam locomotive on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, she's not the only one they own. T... (more)