Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

All aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for scenic train excursions from…

All aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for scenic train excursions from the historic depot in Bryson City, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina to various destinations.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Scenic Train Excursions for the Whole Family

Bryson City, NC, is home to the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, an impressive series of locomotives sure to instill a feeling of nostalgia and excite the child at heart with gentle excursions through the Smoky Mountains. The Railroad, equipped with both steam and diesel trains, offers many seasonal and themed adventures, ranging from rides featuring food, wine and spirits tastings, fall foliage journeys, private train car offerings and, of course, the much loved Polar Express, a holiday-themed excursion that spreads joy and magic throughout our mountains. Grab your friends and take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad!

Where Would You Like to Go?

Nantahala Gorge Train Excursion

Take a train ride along side the beautiful Nantahala River on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion! Departing from Bryson City, this 4½ hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the Nantahala River Gorge and back again arriving at our…

Tuckasegee River Train Excursion

Enjoy a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back…

So Many Ways to Experience Railroading!

Train Videos

Experience the various types of excursions on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Train Special Events

Carolina Shine Moonshine Experience

“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest…

Fontana Trestle Train Featuring BBQ & Brews

Back by popular demand our BBQ & Brews will roll out this Summer! Featuring slow-cooked BBQ pork and chicken, prepared fresh and beer tastings showcasing our local breweries! Departing from Bryson City at 7 pm, these trains will travel…

Smoky Mountain Beer Run

One of the newest events at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is the Smoky Mountain Beer Run! This is a specialty train excursion featuring 3 samples of local craft beer on board and a final sample when we stop for the layover, at…

Uncorked - A Rail and Wine Experience

Passengers will enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride in our First Class cars with a private attendant and plush, well-appointed dining seating. A narrator will accompany the ride to present each pour to guests and share knowledge…

Smoky Mountain Beer Run

One of the newest events at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is the Smoky Mountain Beer Run! This is a specialty train excursion featuring 3 samples of local craft beer on board and a final sample when we stop for the layover, at…

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