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All Adults First Class

Champion, MacNeil, Harper & Silver Meteor Cars
All Adult 21 and over only $92

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 exclusive souvenir 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.

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Family First Class

(Available April - September ONLY)

Adults $92, Child (ages 2-12) $54, Infant (under 2) $20 Champion, MacNeil, Harper & 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 exclusive souvenir gift from GSMR. Children receive special child's meal and their own child souvenir.

Crown Class

 Adults $66, Child $38, Infant $10 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.

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Standard Seating (Coach Class)

Adults $49, Child $29

*October Pricing* *Adults $53, *Child $31 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.

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Open Air Gondola 

 Adults $49, Child $29

*October Pricing* *Adults $53, Child $31 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
$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
$250 Diesel/Electric Locomotive
Experience the ride of your life! Available on daytime excursions. Advance booking suggested, based on availability 

All ticket fares are subject to a 6% Hisotric Preservation Fee, 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 .• 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 2012 calendar year) . No refund within 24 hours of departure . 72-hour cancellation notice required for Special Event Dinner Trains