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On our way to Bryson City we stopped in Andrews. GSMR has a station there which is used by the town. There's a passing siding here but their passenger train doesn't run here. Maybe they run freight out here; I don't know. |
| October 1st | |
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This caboose and open car won't be on our train. GSMR has lots of equipment because they hauled quite a few people. On this day I was one of 444 people on their train. |
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Couple of switch stands at Bryson City. |
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Swain County has this caboose on display. |
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We arrive in downtown to find the train crew putting our train together. |
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Powering our train will be these two GP9s. |
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One each end of the train is a caboose which has been converted to a HEP car. |
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GSMR has quite the variety of equipment. |
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Several cars in the train are open cars. |
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One car in the train is a gift shop and cafe. |
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This tankcar carries diesel fuel for the engines and HEP cars. |
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The crew has the train put together and everyone will board soon. |
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The GSMR runs along Fontana Lake for part of the trip. |
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Here we are crossing a long high bridge across the lake. |
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GSMR runs 5mph through this tight curve. |
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We've arrived at the Nantahala Outdoor Center for a one hour stop. |
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The train must be split here due to a public crossing. |
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GSMR 1751 will lead the train back to Bryson City long hood forward. 1751 was originally built for the TNO in 1955. |
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Inside the club car which is next to our car. |
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Here's our first class open car. This was the first trip for this car following it's overhaul. |
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The other end of the club car next to our car. |
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If you like Kudzu, you'll like the GSMR. You'll see lots of it here. |
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A scene from the train. |
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Bryson City station. |
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ATSF caboose. |
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GSMR 711 was originally built for the UP in 1954. |
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Unusual type of whistle post. I never saw one before this trip. |
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Here's GSMR's "Harper." This car was built for the PRR as the "Dixie Flyer." |
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Here's inside the "Harper." |
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GSMR has a turntable bridge stored on site, possibly for future use. |
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Here's the 'builders plate' on the turntable. |
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Kudzu is trying to overtake the parking lot. |
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