Hello blog followers and fellow rail-fans,
Here are some pictures of out last rail-ran trip to Bryon City, NC., July 2020
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Here we see their active Steam engines US Army Baldwin 1702 (2-8-0) the engine they use for steam excursion trips.
Notice the red Caboose is near the front of the train and not in back or last, well, that's because it used for special riding for passengers and used for site seeing. The caboose was usually the last car on the train concept. The conductor used it for his office and bed room. Even sometimes dinning room, as many did have a wood stove.
I always thought I would like a caboose layout for an office and play room, the Mom thought other-wise.
We start our children off young, he is from Florida but he loves trains !!
The young cousins enjoying a great train trip.
And yes, we had to wear a mask in some places and in the coaches.
It was a great day and a great trip and always FUN with Family. Hope see you next time, perhaps Rail-fanning, somewhere near a mainline track, but especially with steam!!
