- Cass Scenic Railroad
- Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park offers an excursion that will transport you back in time...and let you relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. Your trip to Cass will be filled with a rich history of the past, unparalleled views of a vast wilderness area, and a close-up encounter with the sights and sounds of original steam-driven locomotives.
``Tel : (304)456-4300 or 1 800 CALL WVA
- 4726 clicks since 19-May-2000
- Chesapeake & Allegheny Steam Preservation Society
- A non-profit organzation that built a 1/8 scale working steam engine and offers rides to the public the second Sunday of each month.
- 1565 clicks since 17-Oct-2000
- Mountain State Mystery Train
- The Mountain State Mystery Train (TM) enables its passengers to ride the rails through the scenic and spectacular New River Gorge National River Recreation Area. Long recognized as one of the most exciting train rides in America, you'll travel in comfort and convenience on the most modern rail passenger equipment available in North America. Our train creates an air of mystery for an era gone by. Don't look too closely at the natural wonders; you might miss the knifing of that charming rogue or the bullet in the back of the rich widow. A killer is on the loose, and you are the sleuth with the solution. As our train speeds along to its mystery destination, you'll enjoy luncheon en route as you marvel at the magnificent scenery. Spend some time interviewing suspects or plotting revenge against deadly acts to your fellow passengers. ``
``304-529-6412
- 3165 clicks since 19-May-2000
- The Mountain State Mystery Train
- A rail travelers paradise.....Providing overnight, midweek or entire weekend rail customized rail tour services departing three times weekly,(Sun., Wed. or Fri.) from Washington's Union Station. Advance Reservations A Must! Choose destinations throughout central Virginia's BlueRidge - Shenandoah valley regions and southern West Virginia's New River Gorge National River Recreation Area. Emphasizing families & small groups or corporate retreats.We provide all meals, refreshments, lodging, regional attractions, activities, full escort and concierge services, from beginning to end. Buy Gas? By Train... Bye Worries!
- 2285 clicks since 3-Feb-2001
- Walkersville Southern Railroad
- The Walkersville station is a "turn of the century" small-town railroad station built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the late 1800’s. Next to the station is a small freight house built during the same period. The excursion train runs south from Walkersville, through the Walkersville Community Park, and past Fountain Rock, site of a 100-year old lime kiln. Coal for heating the limestone was brought in by rail and the finished product was shipped back out to farmers locally and taken north into Pennsylvania. This was once a major industry for the Frederick area. Remnants of the old railroad operation there are still visible and the kiln itself has recently been restored by the Frederick County Parks Department. The ride is leisurely, with speeds limited to fifteen miles per hour. Passengers may choose an open-air excursion car, our remodeled passenger coach, or the caboose. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Excursions will be held rain or shine!
``Tel : 1-877-363-WSRR (1-877-363-9777)
- 2511 clicks since 19-May-2000
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
- The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad round trip excursion is an exciting mix of mountain top scenery and rich transportation history. Leaving Cumberland, the route travels west through a breach in the Allegheny Mountains over an iron truss bridge, around Helmstetter's Horseshoe Curve and through the 914 foot Brush Tunnel under Piney Mountain. Climbing grades up to 2.8% on the 16 mile trek, the route follows the former Western Maryland Railroad right-of-way, then joins the old Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad, ultimately reaching Frostburg, the restored Frostburg Depot Restaurant, and the Thrasher Carriage Museum.
``Tel : 1-800-TRAIN-50
- 3592 clicks since 19-May-2000
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