THE DURBIN ROCKET
In historic Durbin, you have the opportunity to ride & experience the sights and sounds of one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. The DURBIN ROCKET Excursion Train is powered by a rare steam locomotive; Old #3 is one of only three operating Climax geared logging locomotives on earth.
This 55-ton antique was built in 1910 for the Moore-Keppel Lumber Co. in nearby Randolph County. Today you can ride in an authentic 1920-era coaches and vintage wooden cabooses behind #3 as she puffs and whistles her way along the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Northern Pocahontas County. Your ride covers 10.5 miles in 2 hours and offers many beautiful river and mountain views in the Monongahela National Forest.
Stay awhile in Durbin and visit the RAIL & TRAIL STORE on Main Street across from the Depot where you will find a large selection of souvenirs, gifts, & T-shirts, along with the famous “Big Scoop” hand-dipped ice cream cones. We invite you to share a few hours of relaxation and fun on The DURBIN ROCKET excursion train in century old Durbin, West Virginia.
2-hour Round-Trip: Durbin to Hevener Station
Departs Durbin at 10AM & 2:30 PM
2010 Scheduled Dates
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| MAY | Saturday, Sunday Starting on the 8th plus Memorial Day |
| JUNE | Saturday, Sunday Entire month Plus the 24th & 25th 29th – 2:30pm only |
| JULY & AUGUST | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Entire month Plus the 14th |
| SEPTEMBER | Saturday, Sunday Entire month, plus 2nd, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 28th, 29th & 30th |
| OCTOBER | Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun First 3 weeks, plus 28-31 |
2010 Ticket Prices
| Adult (12-64) | $22 |
| Senior (65+) | $20 |
| Child (4-11) | $12 |
| Military | $19 |
Children age 3 and Under ride FREE!
Other dates will be added during the year as demand requires. Call for schedule updates.
NOTE: Steam will be operated on most of the trips during the season
Durbin Rocket Boarding Location:
#3 East Main Street
Durbin, WV 26264
IMPORTANT INFO
Tickets may be picked up at the Rail & Trail Store, located across Main Street from the Durbin Depot. Same day tickets may be purchased based upon availability.
Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. No Restrooms are located on the train, but restroom facilities are available prior to departure inside the Depot and during the layover at Hevener Island.
Cancellation Policy:
If cancellations are made within 48 hours prior to boarding, there will be no refund. If notice of cancellation is made before 48 hours before departure, a 10% cancellation will be charged to any refund. You may reschedule at any time with no charges for a trip in the 2010 season. Gift certificates can be issued for the full amount of the reservation at any time.
