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Laddie Roussel         >POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Hester, LA. USA |
posted 08-06-2009 08:49 AM
    
Bryson City – Smoky Mountain Railroad Excursion to Dillsboro Attendee List: (as of 9/30/2009) Mel & Jane Beyes - “02KANDY” Karen & I will be taking a side trip during the day on Thursday, Oct. 8th, to Bryson City. We’re taking the “Tuckasegee River Excursion” on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad which travels 32 miles roundtrip from Bryson City to Dillsboro and back. The train leaves Bryson City at 12:00 Noon and returns at 4:00 PM with 1 & 1/2 hour layover in the town of Dillsboro where we will have lunch. It’s a 1 & ½ hour ride from Pigeon Forge to Bryson City. We’ll leave Pigeon Forge at 8:30 AM for trip to Bryson City touring the Museum before boarding train. For the return trip to Pigeon Forge, we’ll leave “PRONTO” to get back for 6:30 PM BBQ. I looked into a group rate (which is 10% of list price) and it required full payment one month in advance and some other restrictions. So, I decided to book individual rate and leave it up each individual to book their own reservation if they wanted to follow along. If you would like to join Karen & I, please book your Individual Reservations with the Railroad either through their web site or call 800-872-4681 (option #1). I’m booking the $65 per person rate for their Crown Coach Car (climate controlled & it includes bathroom and the lady told me it was more comfortable than their Standard $53 Car). Also, you can walk out to the open car for pics. If you would like to ride on the same car, when making your reservation, ask for Laddie Roussel Resevation # 447479 on Thursday, Oct. 8th and they will try to book us all on same car. If you book the train ride, please reply to this thread or send PM or Email to me. Also, you may book another rate car or take one of the other excursions and that is fine & up to you… Link to Dillsboro for dining & shops… http://www.visitdillsboro.org/index.html Link to Smoky Mountain Train Museum … http://www.smokymountaintrains.com/ For Reservations … Call 800-872-4681 (option #1) or … (From Home page, click on, Reservations, than Excursions, Than, Tuckasegee River Excursion) and you get this … Trains depart from the historic Bryson City depot. This 4 hour, 32 mile round-trip travels along the Tuckasegee River, through the historic Cowee Tunnel, and past The Fugutive movie film site. Arrive in the quaint village of Dillsboro for a 1 1/2 hour layover for shopping and dining. Ticket price includes admission to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum in Bryson City. Carry on lunches allowed except June, July, August & October. This message has been edited by Laddie Roussel on 09-30-2009 at 11:32 AM |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth,GA,USA |
posted 08-06-2009 09:29 AM
A group of Prowler owners took one of these trips a year or so ago. I recommend the open cars. You have more freedom to move around and the view is much better. |
wallygator310 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Port Orange, FL USA |
posted 08-06-2009 06:36 PM
I'm glad you posted this side trip. I was looking at the same train excursion and a day to go and do it. I'll be there with a few friends I hope. Wally |
ed monahan POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, OH |
posted 08-06-2009 11:59 PM
The trains are VERY clean and it is a very nice trip. We were in the open car and enjoyed it a lot. The BBQ dinner is scheduled for 6:30 but we will make sure that you get fed. If a large amount of folks decide to go on the r.r. excursion, I will have them delay the dinner until 7 PM so you have time, for sure. There will be at least 175 folks eating so it will take awhile for everyone to get their food, I am sure. You won't go hungry. Thanks for doing this side trip Laddie. It is really a nice trip. We did the one that went West, this one heads East but it is the same company. I recommend it if you like this type of thing. |
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Ron and Sue Clark POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Bethel Park, Pa. USA |
posted 08-11-2009 06:43 PM
Laddie - We called today and made reservations for the 3 of us for the train ride. We did refer to your confirmation number. We haven't seen anyone for so long - this will be a nice Prowler event and Ron has wanted to do a train ride for some time. Thanks for planning this all - Ed, Laddie and everyone who helped. Ron, Sue and Steve Clark |
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firecat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East Peoria, IL. USA |
posted 08-17-2009 12:54 PM
Laddie, we got our reservations today. We used your # and the lady said that so far there is still room in your car. However she said it is filling up with Prowler people. Thanks for getting this started. Gene & Dixie Snyder - Peoria, Ill. "Firecat" |
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2000Cat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lansing MI |
posted 08-17-2009 02:35 PM
Laddie, Mary and I booked for the train ride, on your car, thanks for getting this side trip started sounds like fun. Dan,Mary Joslyn (2000Cat) PS, my wife just informed me her sister is coming along. Maybe the trunk on the Prowler can be used as a rumble set, what do ya think ?? |
katatak  POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:Columbiaville, Mi., USA |
posted 08-17-2009 02:49 PM
Bill and I made reservations today for the train trip. It sounds like fun ! We are included in your "group". Looking forward to it. Bill and Lyann Somers |
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Polekat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:shelby twp, mi, usa |
posted 08-18-2009 09:59 AM
Laddie, Pat and I also booked the train. Looking forward to see everyone. Dennis & Pat |
Austin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lexington, SC, USA |
posted 08-18-2009 09:18 PM
Hi Laddie, Linda and I will be joining you. When I made the reservation she said there was only one "crown coach" car. Ken & Linda Nelson We will be arriving on Monday because we can't get our animals boarded until Monday morning. |
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Laddie Roussel >POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Hester, LA. USA |
posted 08-20-2009 05:57 PM
Added Attendee List to my 1st post as of 8/20/2009 based on reply's and PM's... I'll update once a week up to Smoky's... |
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Laddie Roussel >POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Hester, LA. USA |
posted 08-24-2009 12:09 PM
FYI. I had this PM this morning from someone booking the train ride. "We made our reservation for the Oct 8th train trip. The lady advised that if anyone else is planning to join the group in your crown coach car, they better do so really soon; this car is nearly full." |
David Veu Casovic POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:OHIO |
posted 08-24-2009 03:30 PM
About five seats left. This message has been edited by David Veu Casovic on 08-24-2009 at 04:08 PM |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, Maryland,U.S.A. |
posted 08-24-2009 07:27 PM
OK....One less seat available (I hope) I just submitted my reservation request for the trip. |
PROWLERWIDOW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston, Maryland, USA |
posted 08-25-2009 08:32 AM
Gary and Tammy will be attending. This message has been edited by PROWLERWIDOW on 08-25-2009 at 08:49 AM |
galaxie POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:middleburg hts. Oh. U.S.A. |
posted 08-25-2009 09:26 AM
I just made our reservations for train....Bonnie & Mac. If my wife can't attend I'll cancell one seat before the cut off. |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 09-01-2009 10:54 AM
I called this morning for a reservation for the crown car and it is full (holds 50). There are openings available in the open car. I booked 2 seats on the regular coach car. This message has been edited by Richard Jackson on 09-05-2009 at 11:00 AM |
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ed monahan POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, OH |
posted 09-01-2009 01:48 PM
We rode in the open car and we really liked it. If the weather is nice, the open car is ideal for looking at the scenery. Dress appropriately and you would be happy with it. |
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 09-01-2009 03:53 PM
I'm booked on open car. Gary Keefe |
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alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, Maryland,U.S.A. |
posted 09-01-2009 05:33 PM
When you say open car, did you maybe mean flat car? If so we would not need to open a window to get you off the train.  
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garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 09-01-2009 05:40 PM
quote: Andria I'm not sure which car it is. I just asked them to make sure I'm not on same car as you. This message has been edited by garysss on 09-01-2009 at 05:42 PM |
enzvoy Prowler Junkie From:DP Long Island NY, United States |
posted 09-02-2009 11:12 AM
this is it
quote: This message has been edited by enzvoy on 09-02-2009 at 11:30 AM |
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alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, Maryland,U.S.A. |
posted 09-02-2009 06:56 PM
quote: I thought we were car pooling on this trip.....I guess everyone will have to take their own car then. |
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ed monahan POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, OH |
posted 09-02-2009 07:38 PM
quote: They are very thorough sweeping out after the cattle get delivered, no worries. |
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Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 09-04-2009 05:00 PM
This is actually the open "car"
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