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Your overnight package includes a round-trip river ride where you will be “cast away” at one of two remote settings. Located several miles from the nearest encroachment of the modern world, this secluded wilderness setting along the beautiful Greenbrier River is where you will spend the evening with only the rushing waters of the river to break the quiet of the night. At the end of your stay the train will pull your caboose car back to Durbin where you will be treated to your first glimpse of civilization!
The Cass Scenic Railroad is the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to the mill in Cass. The locomotives are the same Shay locomotives used in Cass during that time, and in the rainforests of British Columbia for more than a half-century. Many of the passenger cars are old logging flat cars that have been refurbished.
This wilderness excursion features mountain grades, an “S” curve tunnel, a high bridge and miles of unspoiled mountain views. Vintage diesel-powered locomotives climb along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls of Cheat pulling comfortable climate-controlled passenger coaches. Trip includes a 30-45 minute stop-over at the Falls and an on-board cold sandwich buffet.
The Cass Scenic Railroad is the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to the mill in Cass. The locomotives are the same Shay locomotives used in Cass during that time, and in the rainforests of British Columbia for more than a half-century. Many of the passenger cars are old logging flat cars that have been refurbished.
315 Railroad Ave, Elkins, WV 26241. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and classic, diesel-powered vintage
Cass Depot, 12363 Cass Road, Cass, WV 24927. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and classic,
Cheat Bridge Station 38.611667, -79.874167. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and classic, diesel-powered vintage passenger
Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike, Durbin, WV 26264. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and classic, diesel-powered vintage
Historic. Authentic. A ride into yesterday A RIDE on the Cass Scenic Railroad is a thrilling experience for young and
The Last Shay Western Maryland Shay No. 6 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1945 for the steep
The Oldest Operating Shay Delivered in November 1905 for the original Cass-based railroad, West Virginia Spruce Lumber Co.’s Greenbrier
A Cass Scenic Railroad Original Builders Information: Built: 12-9-1922 Class: C 70-3 Trucks: 3 Tractive Effort: 30,375
Built in 1919 by the Climax Locomotive Works of Corry, PA, No. 9 a rare, Class C (3-Truck) model. Of
Pacific Coast Shay Shay #2, a Pacific Coast Shay, was constructed in July of 1928 for the Mayo Lumber Company
Current Status: Operational on Durbin Rocket Builders Information: Built: 1929 Class: C-90 Trucks: 3 Tractive Effort: . Maximum Speed: Wheel
Builders Information: Built: 7-14-1923 Class: C-90-3 Trucks: 3 Tractive Effort: 40,407 lbs. Maximum Speed: 20 mph Wheel Diameter: 36″
NEW FOR WINTER 2023! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! THIS TRAIN IS NOT WHEELCHAIR/HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE! This vintage diesel-powered passenger train departs
Enjoy a ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad this holiday season during Christmas at Cass! The steam powered journey will depart the Cass depot and travel along the scenic Greenbrier River. This excursion will last approximately 75 to 90 minutes and will feature decorated & heated coaches. Limited seating will also be available inside our historic Chesapeake & Ohio caboose at the rear of the train!
The Greenbrier Express (GBX) train departs from the restored, historically important town of Cass and closely follows the clear, free-flowing Greenbrier River to the small mountain village of Durbin. On arrival in Durbin, all ticket holders will be served lunch at a pre-determined location either on your train car, in the depot, or at one of the restaurants on Main Street adjacent to the depot. The ride upriver to Durbin passes through a secluded wilderness portion of the 950,000-acre Monongahela National Forest featuring beautiful scenes of forested mountains at each turn of the river. Sightings of Deer, River Otters, and Black Bear along with a wide variety of Eagles, Hawks, Ospreys, and other species of aquatic birds are common.
