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Viewing Album:  Great Smokey Mountains Railway
 
By:Lori Hampton
Dates:9/3/2005 - 9/3/2005
Album Info:Various photos from excursions we've been on.
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GSMR trip October 22, 1998
Title:  GSMR trip October 22, 1998
Description:  All most time for "All Aboard"
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:14:33 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 223(GP35)
Views:  656   Comments: 0
Movie star locomotive
Title:  Movie star locomotive
Description:  GSMR loco 223 used in the film "My Fellow Americans"
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:15:18 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 223(GP35)
Views:  940   Comments: 1
Nantahala
Title:  Nantahala
Description:  The open car we rode in during our trip.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:15:48 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Tuckaseegee River
Title:  Tuckaseegee River
Description:  The first tressle we crossed gave us a great shot of the Tuckaseegee.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:20:19 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  159   Comments: 0
Fading Fontana
Title:  Fading Fontana
Description:  Looking at a very low Fontana Lake
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:20:45 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Fontana Lake
Title:  Fontana Lake
Description:  Another view of Fontana Lake.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:21:18 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Eerie looking inlet
Title:  Eerie looking inlet
Description:  This photo shows the depth of an inlet, frankly I had never seen anything like this before! I learned that there used to be several small towns that are now gone.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:21:56 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Underwater town
Title:  Underwater town
Description:  Right about the middle of the lake here was where the little town of Almond used to be. My husband's grandfather attended elementary school there.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:23:36 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Hello down there Mr. Fisherman
Title:  Hello down there Mr. Fisherman
Description:  Crossing this tressle we looked down and about 250 feet below this man appeared to be having a good day!!
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:24:00 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Wesser Falls
Title:  Wesser Falls
Description:  These falls are considered a Class 7 rapids , a big No-No for kayakers!
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:24:24 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  179   Comments: 0
Nantahala Gorge
Title:  Nantahala Gorge
Description:  This picture doesn't show the true depth of the gorge, as you can see, fall foilage is starting to show.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:25:10 AM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  160   Comments: 0
Headed back....no pun intended
Title:  Headed back....no pun intended
Description:  Headed back we were behind the caboose which was behind the loco, pardon my big head in the way.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:25:40 AM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
Rafters
Title:  Rafters
Description:  A frequent sight during the summer excursions, this was during the fall so we were surprised to see them, because that water is COLD!!!
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:26:19 AM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  155   Comments: 0
The Hamptons with GSMR 223
Title:  The Hamptons with GSMR 223
Description:  Not much to describe on this one, except that Brandon had his eyes closed in this pic.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:26:49 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 223(GP35)
Views:  733   Comments: 1
Me
Title:  Me
Description:  During the short lay-over, you can cross this bridge and check out the Outdoor Center. Or you can stay at the little cafe area where they have the lay-over.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:27:32 AM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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GSMR Tsunami Relief Excursion 02-19-2005
Title:  GSMR Tsunami Relief Excursion 02-19-2005
Description:  Switching ends for the return trip
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:03:06 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  435   Comments: 0
GSMR 711
Title:  GSMR 711
Description:  711 coming around the train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:03:52 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  469   Comments: 0
Switcher-roo
Title:  Switcher-roo
Description:  Continuing on down to the switch
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:05:57 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
Coming around the mountain
Title:  Coming around the mountain
Description:  Returning to couple up. The black portion of these photos is because we were shooting these photos out of a very small window!
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:07:16 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
Coming up to couple
Title:  Coming up to couple
Description:  Headed at us to couple back to the train. Again forgive the black part, just part of the train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:09:36 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
Lined up to couple
Title:  Lined up to couple
Description:  A view that most people don't see.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:11:01 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
Come closer
Title:  Come closer
Description:  Just about another car length.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:11:34 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
OOOHHH!!! Bright light!!!!
Title:  OOOHHH!!! Bright light!!!!
Description:  Head on with GSMR 711.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:12:13 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
It's crunch time.
Title:  It's crunch time.
Description:  Just prior to coupling up.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:13:03 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
Knock Knock!! Avon calling...
Title:  Knock Knock!! Avon calling...
Description:  Up close and personal view after coupling.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:15:41 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  631   Comments: 0
Can you see me now?
Title:  Can you see me now?
Description:  Please don't turn those lights back on.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:16:20 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
Pretty scenery
Title:  Pretty scenery
Description:  One of the many waterfalls trackside on the return trip.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:38:27 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  132   Comments: 0
Beginning of return trip
Title:  Beginning of return trip
Description:  Starting back down to the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:39:05 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
Return Trip
Title:  Return Trip
Description:  Along the return trip.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:39:44 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
Layover
Title:  Layover
Description:  Layover at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:40:26 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 711(GP9)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
Adventure Alley
Title:  Adventure Alley
Description:  Stopped for the short layover at "Adventure Alley"......
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:41:12 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  142   Comments: 0
Trainbeetle222
Title:  Trainbeetle222
Description:  Don't mind me just check out the waterfall!
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:41:45 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  371   Comments: 0
Railfanner
Title:  Railfanner
Description:  Another don't mind me shot.......check out Wesser Creek in the background.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:42:17 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  193   Comments: 0
Milepost 70
Title:  Milepost 70
Description:  Rounding the bend at Milepost 70 on Murphy Branch near Lower Alarka
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:43:35 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  135   Comments: 0
Roundin the bend
Title:  Roundin the bend
Description:  Going through the bend t Milepost 70
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:46:13 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  122   Comments: 0
Lower Alarka Crossing
Title:  Lower Alarka Crossing
Description:  Approaching the crossing
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:48:30 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  125   Comments: 0
Hey...your caboose is showing!
Title:  Hey...your caboose is showing!
Description:  Looking back at the rest of the train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:49:03 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  156   Comments: 0
Alarka Road
Title:  Alarka Road
Description:  Approaching the crossing at Alarka Road
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:49:36 PM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  155   Comments: 2
Unique shot
Title:  Unique shot
Description:  Artsy shot of the nose of a GSMR unit.
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 11:00:26 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
Wesser Falls
Title:  Wesser Falls
Description:  Photo shared with us by J. & S. Jury some friendly folks who rode that day. Wesser Falls is a Class 7 rapids. DANGEROUS!
Photo Date:  9/5/2005  Upload Date: 9/5/2005 1:50:42 PM
Location:  Nantahala, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  136   Comments: 0
GSMR 1755
Title:  GSMR 1755
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 6:57:47 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
GSMR 777
Title:  GSMR 777
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 6:58:23 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  324   Comments: 0
GSMR 1755
Title:  GSMR 1755
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:00:19 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
Rio Grande caboose
Title:  Rio Grande caboose
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:00:53 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Views:  146   Comments: 1
GSMR 1755
Title:  GSMR 1755
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:01:36 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
GSMR 1755
Title:  GSMR 1755
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:03:01 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
GSMR 1755
Title:  GSMR 1755
Description:  GSMR 1755 backs past 1751 as it readies for an excursion into Nantahala Gorge
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:03:39 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
GSMR 1755
Title:  GSMR 1755
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:04:03 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
GSMR 1755
Title:  GSMR 1755
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:04:26 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
GSMR 1751
Title:  GSMR 1751
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/11/2006 7:05:17 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Lori Hampton
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1751(GP9)
Views:  436   Comments: 0

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