 In 2008, as a result of economic failure in the country due to a recession, GSMR made the difficult decision to close their Dillsboro Depot and focus solely on their Bryson City operations.Administrative Offices were moved from Dillsboro to Bryson City, establishing it as the new hometown of the Railroad.Excursions between Dillsboro and Bryson City continued, however the trips would now depart from Bryson City and layover in Dillsboro.