Steam Powered Freight Train on the GSMR - Test Run of 1702

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Published 2022-05-24
Prior to GSMR’s start of steam train operations, the GSMR steam crew made an unannounced test run of 2-8-0 1702 between the shop facility in Dillsboro and Bryson City. Included in the test run was GSMR’s four ballast hoppers and a Southern Railway bay window caboose. The Southern caboose was dropped in Bryson City for an upcoming Nantahala trip, however 1702 was turned and pulled the four ballast hoppers back towards Dillsboro. This made for a rather rare eastbound run with 1702 facing east. This surprise catch was unanticipated, but welcome either way.

NOTE The crew explained that there were still to be some cosmetic changes to 1702, so the engine as it is in the video will have some minor cosmetic changes prior to the inaugural run on Friday May 27, 2022.
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