Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1702 Excursion

September 10, 2016 @ Dillsboro, NC

On September 10, 2016, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offered a railfan photo excursion featuring the recently refurbished 1702. The all day trip left Dillsboro, NC at 8:00 AM, running deep into the Nantahala Gorge. The trip included two passes across the Fontana Lake Trestle, three photo runbys (all shown in this video), the engines from the movie "The Fugitive" and more scenic views that can be captured in a video.