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.

*Reservations for the Durbin Rocket can be made by phone or online at http://rezweb.com/durbin/.* 


2012 DATES

2012 TICKETS

2-HOUR ROUND TRIP

Adult (12-64) $26
Departs the Durbin depot at 10:00am and 2:30pm Child (4-11) $16
MAY
Saturday & Sunday all month plus 25 & 28 Senior (65+) $24
JUNE
Saturday & Sunday all month plus 21, 22, 28, 29 Military $23
JULY
Thursday through Sunday all month 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. DGVR reserves the right to alter locomotive power at its discretion.

AUGUST
Thursday through Sunday all month
SEPTEMBER
Saturday & Sunday all month plus 20, 21, 27, 28
OCTOBER
Tuesday through Sunday all month except 30 & 31
TRAINS SELL OUT FAST. 

SECURE A TICKET FOR 2012
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE

 

 

Boarding Location:  

The Durbin Depot

#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 2012 season. Gift certificates can be issued for the full amount of the reservation at any time.

Activity ID: 820586 Activity Name: Mountain Rail Homepage Activity Group Name: CEOC-WVSp11