We are pleased to announce our 13th Annual Jingle Bell Trolley ride! Bring your little ones for a 25 minute, 2 mile, round-trip ride down the mountain and back in our open air trolley. Be sure to dress for the weather! At the depot area you can visit with Santa!…
We know that you all have been seeing the reports from the storm that hit western North Carolina. We have been having a lot of problems with communication and we’ve had very limited phone and internet service. Here is an update on what’s happening at the railroad. These pictures show…
After 10 years of behind the scenes work, we have acquired several pieces of beautiful, historic, and iconic transit equipment. The Craggy Mountain Line is very happy to announce the acquisition of former Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) R-32 cars #3432 and #3433, which were built by Budd in 1964. On…
We are pleased to announce our 12th Annual Jingle Bell Trolley ride! Bring your little ones for a 25 minute, 2 mile, round-trip ride down the mountain and back in our open air trolley. Be sure to dress for the weather! At the depot area you can visit with Santa!…
Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to announce our 3rd Annual Easter Trolley Ride! On Saturday, April 8, 2023 come and enjoy an old-fashioned 4 mile round-trip trolley ride which last approximately one hour and 25 minutes. The ride includes our Easter egg hunt at the Riverside Park where the…
The Craggy Mountain Line was listed as one of five great train rides in North Carolina. The magic of train travel is back in vogue, and we couldn’t be happier. There’s something that feels inherently Southern about taking a train. Maybe it’s the vintage appeal. Maybe it’s the gorgeous countryside…
Gallery of photos.
Articles and photos on the history of Asheville’s rail lines.
