Nantahala Gorge Excursion Train Ride

Nantahala Gorge Excursion Train Ride

Lori and I enjoyed a trip on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad on their Nantahala Gorge Excursion (map)

Nantahala - the Premium Open Air Gondola
Nantahala - the Premium Open Air Gondola
July 24, 2017
MacNeill - First Class
MacNeill - First Class

This is where we rode - perfect for 90° days. Assigned seating at a dining table in a climate controlled car with large picture windows.

July 24, 2017
Derailed
Derailed

One of the restaurants behind the depot.

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Restaurant behind the depot.

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This is where they turn the Steam Engine around.

July 24, 2017

This is where they turn the Steam Engine around.

July 24, 2017
Tuskasegee River Crossing
Tuskasegee River Crossing

One disadvantage to riding in the train is that you do not see everything. The trestle is a good example - you know you're going over it but can't see what it looks like.

July 24, 2017

This was our engine going past the train - it was pulling us, then it disconnected and is moving to the other end to pull us in the opposite direction.

July 24, 2017
Caves?
Caves?
July 24, 2017
Appalachian Trail Crossing
Appalachian Trail Crossing
July 24, 2017
Almond Depot
Almond Depot
July 24, 2017