"ALMOST HEAVEN"
WEST VIRGINIA

Railroads in the Mountain State
Photographs by Tom Trencansky

The railroads of West Virginia are worth a visit.

The photographs included in this web are from a brief visit to WVA in Fall, 2004.  Visiting the railroads in this state was a pleasure, the people friendly and the trains ran "on time".  Each operation included here was worth the visit and highly recommended.  All of these rail lines are located fairly close together and allow a visitor to easily travel between them.  In fact, other historic rail lines could easily be combined in the same visit; places such as the Western Maryland Scenic RR in Cumberland, MD or the East Broad Top Narrow-Gauge RR in Orbisonia, PA.

Anytime is good but fall is just that much more magical
a time to view operations such as these.  Enjoy!

 

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley [Durbin, WVA]

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West Virginia Central Railroad [Elkins & Cheat Bridge, WVA]

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Cass Scenic Railroad [Cass, WVA]

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Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad [Romney, WVA]

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 This page is simply a sampler from the following web pages: 

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley
Cass Scenic RR
Cass Scenic Railfan Excursion [previous trip]
West Virginia Central RR

 Visit their official websites for updated information: 

Cass Scenic Railroad   www.cassrailroad.com
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad   www.mountainrail.com
Potomac Eagle   www.potomaceagle.info/events.php

Almost Heaven, West Virginia!

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