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Special Events Peanuts The Great Pumpkin Patch Express comes to Bryson City, NC this October! Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Special Event Dinner Trains and Mystery Theatre Dinner Trains: Bryson City, NC





First Class*

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad First Class Souvenir Tumbler and Embroidered Tote Bag$89 ADULT

• Champion, MacNeil, Dixie Flyer & Silver Meteor Cars
Travel in comfort and style in 1940s-era bar, lounge and dining cars that feature seating at well-appointed tables and lounge/restaurant style chairs.

First Class passengers receive an all inclusive, delicious lunch served by the car's private attendant, a souvenir tumbler with a fountain soda and an embroidered tote bag gift from GSMR. These First Class Cars are climate controlled with restrooms available. Age 21 and over only. *Cocktail and bar service available for purchase.


Family First Class*

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad First Class Souvenir Tumbler and Embroidered Tote Bag$89 ADULT
$54 CHILD AGES 2-12; $20 INFANT
(Available June, July & August)

• Champion, MacNeil, Dixie Flyer & Silver Meteor Cars
Adults and children can ride and dine first class! First Class passengers enjoy a delicious lunch served by the car's private attendant, a souvenir tumbler with a fountain soda and an embroidered tote bag gift from GSMR. Children receive special child's meal and their own child souvenir.


Crown Class

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad First Class Souvenir Tumbler and Embroidered Tote Bag$65 ADULT
$37 CHILD AGES 2-12; $9 INFANT

Relax in restored coaches dating from 1925, featuring larger windows for better viewing and climate controlled for passenger comfort. Crown Class passengers receive their own souvenir tumbler to pick up and fill with a fountain soda in the Conductor's Cafe Car.

Coach Class

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad First Class Souvenir Tumbler and Embroidered Tote Bag$49 ADULT
$29 CHILD AGES 2-12
April - September . November - December

ADULT $53 • CHILD AGES 2-12 $31
Fall Foliage - October

Restored vintage coaches that date back as early as 1920, feature windows that open for fresh-air viewing, ceiling fans and heat for cooler days.


Open Air Gondola

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad First Class Souvenir Tumbler and Embroidered Tote Bag$49 ADULT
$29 CHILD AGES 2-12
April - September . November - December

Created from retired baggage and flatbed cars, these open cars feature long padded outward-facing seats, perfect for the panoramic views. A great car for capturing the scents and sounds of the forest, or that special photo to remember your trip.


Private Caboose Party

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad First Class Souvenir Tumbler and Embroidered Tote Bag$499 ($599 in October)

Ride in style on the historic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad aboard your very own restored and well appointed Caboose.

Best value for small groups and private parties up to 15 passengers. Soft drinks and snacks provided. Check availability for specific dates and times. Book Now (800)872.4681

Locomotive Cab Rides

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad First Class Souvenir Tumbler and Embroidered Tote Bag$250 Diesel/Electric Locomotive

Experience the ride of your life! Available on daytime excursions. Advance booking suggested, based on availability

$175 Reserve a cab ride seat for per person, Monday - Friday as part of the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary.

Reservations require prepayment • MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express accepted • Restrooms are available at depot and onboard • Schedule, price, motive power and equipment subject to change without notice . Smoking is prohibited onboard . Dress code is enforced for Special Event Dinner Trains (call for details) • Service animals only, no pets allowed . $5 parking fee at Bryson City Depot . All excursions are general seating . All excursions via diesel unless otherwise noted . Limited disability access (call for more information) . Cancellations or change fee: $6 per seat (changes must be made and completed within the 2010 calendar year) . No refund within 24 hours of departure . 72-hour cancellation notice required for Special Event Dinner Trains