Tuckasegee River Train Excursion
Product ID: 78758
Supplied by: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Take a relaxing ride through the quiet countryside on your way to small-town life in Western North Carolina. Departing from Bryson City, this four-hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back again. Experience a ride through the 836-foot-long Cowee Tunnel and pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!
Highlights
- A one-hour and twenty-minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro where you’ll find more than fifty shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns.
- Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!
What's included
- Comfortable assigned seating in a historic enclosed car
- Windows that can be opened for fresh mountain air and photos
- Heating or ceiling fans as needed
- Restrooms available on each train
- Don’t forget to preorder your boxed lunch during booking
Cancellation policy
All sales final. No refunds.
Know before you go
This train excursion is not wheelchair accessible. Those that are in a wheelchair are able to book on the open air gondola car on the GSMR website. Boarding assistance with golf carts is available to accommodate guests who have limited walking or standing capabilities. Once arriving at the depot, please make the ticket office staff aware of your need for assisted boarding.
Attire: But due to the continuous movement of passenger coaches and thresholds between passenger coaches, it is highly recommended that proper footwear be worn by all train passengers. We recommend rubber sole shoes or tennis shoes be worn. Open-toed sandals, high heels, or flip flops should NOT be worn on board the train. Passengers who are rafting should wear appropriate water shoes with toes and heels enclosed while onboard the train.
Pets: Pets are not allowed onboard the train. We do allow a service animal who is defined as a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
Smoking: Smoking is not permitted onboard any train at any time. We have designated smoking areas at all depots and layover locations.
Lunch: You must order your lunch during the booking process, and must be 24 before departure to receive your lunch. For the comfort and safety of all guests and staff, coolers and picnic baskets are not permitted onboard.
All sales final. No refunds.
Overview
Steam Powered
The Steam of the Smokies is alive and well in the Great Smoky Mountains offering year round passenger excursions with the thrill of rolling through Western North Carolina’s hills and valleys behind a piece of history.The #1702 locomotive dates back to 1942, where the engine’s construction was an official commissioned WWII Steam Engine plan. It is of the world’s largest engine class and is one of two remaining in the United States. This converted oil burning engine began its year restoration process in 2015 RE-debuting in 2016 and delighting passengers year after year. There’s nothing like a ride behind steam!
Diesel Powered
True locomotive power is on display with our diesel work horse engines! Our fleet of locomotives GP9’s , GP7, GP30 and GP38-3 are the backbone of our railroad. Each locomotive has the power to pull our full passenger trains through these beautiful mountains, arriving right on time! Enjoy one of our scenic excursions with one of these bad boys leading the way!
Tuckasegee River Excursion
About This Trip
The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.
Itinerary
Time from Departure : Activity
30m before departure : Boarding begins at Bryson City Depot
See schedule for departure time : Depart Bryson City, NC
1h 30m : Arrive at Dillsboro, NC
1h 30m—2h 50m : Layover
2h 50m : Depart Dillsboro, NC
4h 00m : Arrive at Bryson City Depot
Given the nature of railroading, durations are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Coach Class : Coach Class features open seating in an enclosed car, windows that can be opened for fresh air and taking photos, and are heated and have ceiling fans. When we reach the end of the line, we will invite all guests in this class to switch sides with their neighbors so that everyone will have the opportunity to take pictures from a new perspective on the opposite side of the train. Preorder your boxed lunch to enjoy onboard dining!
