October 4
First board the NewTygart Flyer for a 23-mile trip that begins with a twisting
2.5% climb out of the Tygart River valley. At the top of the 5 mile grade, the
train plunges into a tunnel, 1,800 feet long and built on an “S” curve, this is
always a crowd pleaser.
It reappears on the Cheat River side of the 4,000’ elevation mountain and
descends down to the valley below. Another climb then begins that
culminates with a high bridge over the swirling river and a
3% grade featuring a 19-degree curve in a deep canyon area. Then make a
45-minute stop at the “High Falls of the Cheat”, an inspirational place located
far from any human activity.
A set of trails and steps leads you to the waterfall and
includes a viewing platform. The falls, 150’ wide and 18’ high, are situated in a
spruce and laurel grove.
At this point, the railroad makes a sweeping 33-degree curve, and to
negotiate this and others like it farther on you will board the one-of-a-king
Cheat Mountain Salamander railbus. The Salamander takes you on a 21-mile
ride through the heart of the Cheat Mountain Wilderness, where Bear, Bobcat,
and other
exotic wildlife are regularly seen This car is a replica of a 1922 Edwards
Railway Motor Car Company Doodlebug” and was
specially built for the tight curves on this ex-logging line.
Next it’s the Durbin Rocket for a 2 hour 10 mile round trip along the upper
Greenbrier River. This ride transports you into another remote area with
numerous scenic and wildlife view
opportunities. Your train is powered by #3, a 1910, 55 ton,
two-truck Climax steam locomotive, built for the Moore-Keppel & Company of
nearby Ellamore, WV.
Arriving back at 5:00 p.m. your will be treated to a home-cooked supper in the
adjacent 1902 Victorian ex-C&ORR Depot.
Tour Includes:
Deluxe round trip motorcoach
Three train rides aboard the New Tygart Flyer, Cheat
Mountain Salamander, and the Durbin Rocket.
Continental breakfast
Boxed luncheon on train
Delicious home-cooked supper ex-C&ORR Depot
Shopping in Rail & Trail Store
Taxes and gratuities per itinerary
Tour Price: $155.00 per person
$135.00 children 6-12 years of age
Fall Foliage Tour
October 18
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
offers excursions that transport you back in time and let you relive an era
when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life.
This tour is filled with rich histories of the past and unparalleled views of a
vast wilderness area.
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is one of the world's
premier research facilities for radio astronomy. NRAO operates powerful,
advanced radio telescopes spanning the western hemisphere. Scientists from
around the world use these instruments to probe fundamental questions in
astronomy and physics. The Observatory is home to the Robert C. Byrd Green
Bank Telescope, the largest fully steerable dish in the world. Astronomers use
the Green Bank Telescope to unlock the secrets of the Universe. This is truly
an amazing part of the tour.
Tour Includes:
Deluxe round trip motorcoach transportation
Continental breakfast
Delicious boxed lunch
Dinner prepared by Snowshoe chefs
Cass Scenic Railroad train tour on private cars
Tour Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Country Store, & museum
Tour National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Taxes & gratuities per itinerary
Tour Price: $119.00 per person???
$99.00 children under 12 years of age
First board the NewTygart Flyer for a 23-mile trip that begins with a twisting
2.5% climb out of the Tygart River valley. At the top of the 5 mile grade, the
train plunges into a tunnel, 1,800 feet long and built on an “S” curve, this is
always a crowd pleaser.
It reappears on the Cheat River side of the 4,000’ elevation mountain and
descends down to the valley below. Another climb then begins that
culminates with a high bridge over the swirling river and a
3% grade featuring a 19-degree curve in a deep canyon area. Then make a
45-minute stop at the “High Falls of the Cheat”, an inspirational place located
far from any human activity.
A set of trails and steps leads you to the waterfall and
includes a viewing platform. The falls, 150’ wide and 18’ high, are situated in a
spruce and laurel grove.
At this point, the railroad makes a sweeping 33-degree curve, and to
negotiate this and others like it farther on you will board the one-of-a-king
Cheat Mountain Salamander railbus. The Salamander takes you on a 21-mile
ride through the heart of the Cheat Mountain Wilderness, where Bear, Bobcat,
and other
exotic wildlife are regularly seen This car is a replica of a 1922 Edwards
Railway Motor Car Company Doodlebug” and was
specially built for the tight curves on this ex-logging line.
Next it’s the Durbin Rocket for a 2 hour 10 mile round trip along the upper
Greenbrier River. This ride transports you into another remote area with
numerous scenic and wildlife view
opportunities. Your train is powered by #3, a 1910, 55 ton,
two-truck Climax steam locomotive, built for the Moore-Keppel & Company of
nearby Ellamore, WV.
Arriving back at 5:00 p.m. your will be treated to a home-cooked supper in the
adjacent 1902 Victorian ex-C&ORR Depot.
Tour Includes:
Deluxe round trip motorcoach
Three train rides aboard the New Tygart Flyer, Cheat
Mountain Salamander, and the Durbin Rocket.
Continental breakfast
Boxed luncheon on train
Delicious home-cooked supper ex-C&ORR Depot
Shopping in Rail & Trail Store
Taxes and gratuities per itinerary
Tour Price: $155.00 per person
$135.00 children 6-12 years of age
Fall Foliage Tour
October 18
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
offers excursions that transport you back in time and let you relive an era
when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life.
This tour is filled with rich histories of the past and unparalleled views of a
vast wilderness area.
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is one of the world's
premier research facilities for radio astronomy. NRAO operates powerful,
advanced radio telescopes spanning the western hemisphere. Scientists from
around the world use these instruments to probe fundamental questions in
astronomy and physics. The Observatory is home to the Robert C. Byrd Green
Bank Telescope, the largest fully steerable dish in the world. Astronomers use
the Green Bank Telescope to unlock the secrets of the Universe. This is truly
an amazing part of the tour.
Tour Includes:
Deluxe round trip motorcoach transportation
Continental breakfast
Delicious boxed lunch
Dinner prepared by Snowshoe chefs
Cass Scenic Railroad train tour on private cars
Tour Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Country Store, & museum
Tour National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Taxes & gratuities per itinerary
Tour Price: $119.00 per person???
$99.00 children under 12 years of age
Christmas at The Opryland Hotel
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