The Dollywood Express Derails with Passengers on Board

The Dollywood Express Derails with Passengers on Board

Photo courtesy of WVLT

The Dollywood Express train derails while carrying passengers in the park.

It happened last (Sunday) night and all passengers were evacuated with no injuries were reported.

Officials say the train, a 110-ton coal-fired steam engine, experienced a mechanical issue.

The Dollywood Express takes guests on a five-mile trip around the park and through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.