2010 Calendar
Information on upcoming events with the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. Please contact our Reservations Office for more information regarding these events at 1-800-872-4681.
Railfest 2010
09/18/2010 - 09/19/2010
Railroad enthusiasts and history buffs world wide will gather for three days of railroad fun! Motor car rides and display, storytelling, singing, dancing and mountain folk music are all part of this spectacular railroading event.
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Photo Special Excursion
09/19/2010 - 09/19/2010
Takes passengers on a seventy-one mile roundtrip excursion from Bryson City to Andrews, and includes two photo run-bys, a layover in Andrews and picnic lunch. This eight hour excursion departs at 9:00am.
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October Leaf Season
10/1/2010 - 10/30/2010
Western North Carolina mountains are ablaze with brilliant fall foliage. View these spectacular fall leaves from the train – Nantahala Gorge Excursions depart at 10:30 am until Oct. 8th, when trains depart at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm daily. Tuckasegee River Excursions depart at 12:00 pm from October 4-7, 11-14, 18-21 and 25-29.
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PEANUTS™ - The Great Pumpkin Patch Express
10/2/2010 - 10/30/2010
Meet Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy, and select your own pumpkin. Enjoy hayrides, live musical entertainment, apple juice, storytelling, bouncy house, apple-bobbing, trick or treating and fall festivities! Kids, don’t forget to wear your costumes! Departure times are 3:00 pm on Fridays and 11:30 am & 3:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays
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The Polar Express™
11/5/2010 - 12/24/2010
Get into the Christmas Spirit by enjoying a 1 hour and 15 minute round-trip journey to the "North Pole" Read along with the magical story and meet Santa himself! Guests will receive warm cocoa and special treats. First Class Upgrade for The Polar Express™ will receive warm cocoa in a POLAR EXPRESS souvenir mug and other treats, all served up in our premium first class seating coaches. Ride The Polar Express™ Christmas Eve Limited for an unforgettable evening and recieve a special Christmas souvenir.
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The Polar Express™ Home School Day
12/2/2010 - 12/2/2010
Special student rates available on The Polar Express™ to home-schooled children.
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New Year’s Eve Gala
12/31/2010 - 12/31/2010
Ring in the New Year on board the New Year's Eve Gala. Enjoy a gourmet journey on board the train with an evening of dining, dancing and live musical entertainment, plus party favors for everyone! This train boards at 8:45 pm and returns at approximately 12:30 am. Welcome in 2011 railroad style!
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