Even though Halloween is almost 4 weeks way, the decorations are already out as 1702 departs Dillsboro on the return trip to Bryson City.
Along the shores of Fontana Lake, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 works her train into Almond, an old flagstop on the old Murphy Branch.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 climbs the last leg of her trip up through the gorge, navigating an S curve in below Milepost 86
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 climbs the steep grades of the Southern Murphy Branch, tucked away within the Nantahala Gorge.
On a sunny afternoon, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 takes on water in Bryson City after finishing up an excursion into the Nantahala Gorge.
Diesels haul Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 back to Bryson City at Jackson Line.
After pulling the Great Smoky Mountains Railway tourist train west from Bryson City to the Nantahala Outdoor Center, GSMR 1702, a 2-8-0 Consolidation, is now headed back east as two diesels pull t... (more)
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 works her way through the Nantahala Gorge, passing by the rock cut at Milepost 81.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 enters the Nantahala Gorge, giving passengers a great view at Fontana Lake.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 completes the last leg of an excursion into the Nantahala Gorge, passing through a field near Hewitts.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 passes through the Nantahala Outdoor Center, a popular spot for those who love the outdoors.
Enthusiastic rafters cheer as they pass Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 working her way up the gorge at a popular photo location.
In the morning haze, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 1702 turns day into night at Robinson Gap, leading 17 cars the 2-3% grade.
The Nantahala Gorge train makes its way through the namesake gorge.
The Nantahala Gorge train heads west towards Almond not long after departing Bryson City.
