Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad elkins 2020 all you. According to the united states census bureau, the town has a total area of 0. West virginia railroad museum restoring a beautiful piece of railroad history. On sunday, the engine will be one of the stars, along with u.
Check here often for special events that are coming soon such as the cass halloween train, the great train race, bluegrass bash ntf, the fathers day picnic at whittaker station and more. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad mountain rail west. Mkc 3 durbin and greenbrier valley steam climax at durbin, west virginia by kevin madore climax. Thousands of visitors descend into downtown elkins annually to ride its trains which depart from. These remote wilderness excursions on historic steamdriven locomotives and vintage dieselpowered passenger trains explore the more remote areas of the mountain state where even autos cannot access. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad west virginia.
Goes to cheat falls, waterfalls that are beautiful. Vintage dieselpowered locomotives climb along the cascading shavers fork of the cheat river to the high falls of cheat pulling comfortable climatecontrolled passenger coaches. This adventure is popular for kids and anyone who has an interest in railroads and history. While each ride is unique, they all offer a chance to learn more about railroad history and see the beautiful west virginia countryside. Historic durbin rocket 2hour train excursion in west virginia provided by durbin greenbrier valley railroad. Feb 14, 2020 things to do near durbin and greenbrier valley railroad. Our trains operate from three historic depots, including the historic downtown elkins depot in randolph county, the quaint town of durbin, and. The durbin rocket has a wild west train in west virgina. Stories are set in the greenbrier river valley from durbin to cass, west virginia. Bob wise, at a centennial blowout that the durbin and greenbrier valley railroad is hosting to mark the anniversary of the first trains to reach durbin. He did a great job of telling you the history of west virginia logging history and of the railroad. Interesting history of area and train cars, but, not overbearing so you could enjoy the scenery.
Dgvr, west virginia authors to gather for lil leroi childrens book celebration. Historic durbin rocket 2hour train excursion in west virginia. Greenbrier river trail railtrail history traillink. Not only history, but nature, how things work and how people lived. The chief attraction is a 92yearold steam engine called the climax no. Join us for the exciting news at 10 am on wednesday, feb. Feb 14, 2020 durbin and greenbrier valley railroad. Trips range from daylong excursions into the monongahela national forest to shorter sightseeing trips along the banks of the greenbrier, tygarts valley and shavers fork rivers. Thousands of visitors descend into downtown elkins annually to ride its trains which depart from the citys restored western maryland wm depot. The wvrrm was able to acquire the locomotive in early 2004. Inquiries placed to viator will be directed back to groupon. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad elkins 2019 what to.
Other books by this author include mcdowell county in history and america. Trip includes a 3045 minute stopover at the falls and an onboard cold sandwich buffet. Mountain rail adventure excursions explore the more remote regions of the mountains where even automobiles cannot access. Plan to visit durbin greenbrier valley railroad during your durbin vacation using our convenient durbin trip itinerary builder tool. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad almost heaven west. Lars graduated from aldersonbroaddus with a degree in education, and has been in the printing business for nearly 40. Experience the charm of staying in an old time railroad town directly across from the historic durbin depot. The largest tourist railroad operating in the eastern united states, the durbin and greenbrier valley railroad offers scenic trips through the appalachian mountains of west virginia.
Top train trips for groups going on faith church group. A west virginia train adventure with your grandchild. Experience the wilderness from on board one of our historic, funfilled train adventures. Interestingly, the book was first printed in 1985 just five years after the line was formally abandoned by then chessie system. From cass, consider the two hour whittaker trip in midmay on historic cars pulled by the. Wvc durbin and greenbrier valley railroad d locomotive. Durbin is situated in the northern part of pocahontas county at the confluence of the east and west forks of the greenbrier river. The durbin and greenbrier valley railroad reporting mark dgvr is a heritage and freight railroad in the u. From vintage diesel to steam locomotives, our trains will. Take in the sights as you tour the countryside by a steampowered locomotive or go up into the mountains via a diesel train. Jan 30, 2020 the majority of the trains depart from elkins though the durbin rocket leaves from the durbin station. Please contact groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. With departures from different towns and small cities along their route, these trains transport you into some of the best scenery this side of the rockies. County line guest house family vacations near seneca rocks.
On any long lost railroad, pictures tell the story better than words i think. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad elkins, wv youtube. The durbin greenbrier valley railroad operates scenic trains from historic. The mountain explorer dinner train and the new tygart flyer depart from elkins. Outdoor activities in and around randolph county, wv. From vintage diesel to steam locomotives, our trains will transport your group through the scenic mountains of west virginia in comfort and style. Do you want to see west virginia mountains in a way few have. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad elkins 2020 all. With engineer earl knoob at the throttle, the moorekeppel company climax hauls a mixed freight consist north along the greebrier river toward the little town of durbin, wv. Dec, 2019 durbin and greenbrier valley railroad west virginia. On the other hand, the cheat mountain salamander enables roundtrip departures from cheat bridge as well as elkins. With multiple routes offered from three depot locations elkins, cass, and durbin running from april.
Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad cass scenic railroad. Love the cass it was fantastic from the bottom of the. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Things to do near durbin and greenbrier valley railroad. The durbin rocket is a perfect choice for families with younger children. Historic tourist railroad in north central west virginia. West virginia railroad museum preserving west virginias. Spruce became the areas rail hub, as tracks were extended west through laurel bank and along the elk river to bergoo by 1914.
On a cool and rainy october 14, 2018 i concluded my trip to west virginia with a brief visit to the small town of durbin, home to the durbin rocket. Toronto to new york city by hour train detour bonus duration. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad almost heaven. Durbin greenbrier valley railroad is located in durbin. Three hundred pictures of the towns, people, schools, teachers, trains, mills. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad elkins 2020 all you need. Explore the west virginia mountains aboard any one of four unique trains. The 142mile railroad operates a variety of passenger trains out of elkins and durbin in the mountain counties of northern west virginia. Track crews have maintained, and at times, operated ahead of, a schedule on its track rehabilitation effort, however a 40foot bridge is in need of replacement, and that project is being overseen by the west virginia department of transportation.
Trips to cass scenic railroad state park are filled with rich history, unparalleled. It operates the west virginia state rail authorityowned durbin railroad and west virginia central railroad reporting mark wvc, as well as the shenandoah valley railroad in virginia. According to preliminary figures issued by the west virginia tourist and short line railroad, approximately 86,000 passengers visited the railroad between march and december 2016. To enjoy the areas natural beauty, go for a trek along the alleghany highlands trail. Visit durbin greenbrier valley railroad on your trip to durbin. Pocahontas countys rich coal and timber hauling rail history is preserved today through train rides departing the durbin depot and the historic downtown cass depot. Durbin and greenbrier valley railroad d photographic roster. Those include notable trains such as the tygart flyer, cheat mountain salamander, and the durbin. West virginia is the perfect place to take a train ride, with beautiful scenery along the mountains and rivers. Located 11 miles up the mountain from cass, the bald knob overlook offers spectacular views on a clear day into two states and into the valley below, home to the national radio astronomy observ. This book has plenty of photos from a time past and easy to follow text. Theres a lot of humor definitely geared at kids, the story is read, theres. Experience the natural and cultural history of the monongahela national forest at the seneca rocks discovery center.
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