# Mountain Rail West Virginia > Mountain Rail West Virginia offers train rides in West Virginia, featuring historic steam and vintage diesel excursions through remote wilderness areas and scenic mountain landscapes. ## Booking Portal - [Booking Portal] (https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/mountainrailwv/) : A FareHarbor-powered booking portal for Mountain Rail West Virginia. ## Activities & Experiences - [Belington "Old Fashioned Days" Special] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/belington-old-fashioned-days-special/) : A winter excursion from Belington featuring scenic river views. Provides a seasonal special event train ride experience. - [Belington Winter Special] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/belington-winter-special/) : A winter excursion highlighting spectacular river scenery. Offers a themed cold-season train ride. - [Belington Zephyr] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/belington-zephyr/) : A fall foliage excursion featuring river views and a waterfall destination. Focuses on autumn scenery along the route. - [Cass Bald Knob Trip] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cass-scenic-bald-knob-trip/) : A Cass Scenic Railroad trip over the historic 1901 logging line to Bald Knob. Features a scenic mountain ascent in refurbished cars. - [Cass Camp Car Overnight Rental] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cass-camp-car/) : An overnight package with a round-trip river ride and remote camp location along the Greenbrier River. Combines train travel with unique lodging in a camp car. - [Cass Parade of Steam] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/parade-of-steam/) : A special Cass Scenic Railroad event focused on multiple steam locomotives. Provides a themed steam railfan experience. - [Cass to Spruce Trip] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cass-scenic-spruce-trip/) : A Cass Scenic Railroad excursion over the historic logging route to Spruce. Showcases mountain scenery and the line’s logging heritage. - [Castaway Caboose Overnight Package] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/castaway-caboose/) : An overnight package including round-trip travel along the Greenbrier River with a stay in a castaway caboose at remote locations. Emphasizes seclusion and wilderness access by rail. - [Christmas at Cass] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/christmas-at-cass/) : A holiday-season ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad. Offers a Christmas-themed train experience. - [Elkins Ramps & Rails Festival] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/ramps-rails/) : A special train tied to the Elkins Ramps & Rails festival. Combines a festival visit with a themed rail excursion. - [Elkins Winter Special] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/elkins-winter-special/) : A winter excursion from Elkins featuring unspoiled mountain views and a stop at the historical Golden Rule Building in Belington. Highlights seasonal scenery and regional history. - [Fall Cass Photography Special] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/fall-cass-photography-special/) : A Cass Scenic Railroad event focused on fall photography. Provides staged or scenic opportunities for rail and foliage photography. - [Greenbrier Express] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/greenbrier-express/) : An excursion from Cass following the Greenbrier River to Durbin. Features a historic route between a preserved logging town and a small mountain village. - [Greenbrier Express "Geared Titans" Special] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/greenbrier-express-geared-titans-special/) : A historic excursion featuring Shay, Heisler, and Climax geared locomotives working together to Durbin. Emphasizes rare motive power and rail heritage. - [Greenbrier Express Wild West Special] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/wild-west-special/) : A steam-powered trip from Cass to Durbin and back with Western-themed characters for a weekend takeover. Combines scenic rail travel with Wild West entertainment. - [New Tygart Flyer] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/new-tygart-flyer/) : A wilderness excursion with mountain grades, an S-curve tunnel, a high bridge, and extensive mountain views. Provides a signature diesel-powered scenic ride. - ["Titans of Logging" Photography Weekend] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/titans-of-logging/) : A themed photography weekend centered on historic logging locomotives. Focuses on capturing images of geared steam engines in operation. - [Winter Cass Photography Special] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/winter-cass-photography-special/) : A Cass Scenic Railroad photography event in winter conditions. Offers rail and landscape photo opportunities in a cold-season setting. - [Cass Whittaker Station] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/whittaker-station-trip/) : An excursion climbing the lower slopes of Cheat Mountain along Leatherbark Creek to Whittaker Station. Features mountain scenery and a mid-mountain destination. ## Plan Your Visit - [Calendar] (https://mountainrailwv.com/calendar/) : A calendar listing all train rides in Elkins and Cass, including special events and scenic trips. Helps visitors choose dates and excursions. - [Cass & Durbin Accomodations] (https://mountainrailwv.com/cass-durbin-accomodations/) : Information on local restaurants, shopping, lodging, and attractions near Cass Scenic Railroad. Supports planning overnight stays and nearby activities. - [Directions & Route Map] (https://mountainrailwv.com/directions/) : Directions for reaching depots and locations, including routes from major highways. Assists visitors in navigating to departure points. - [Elkins Location] (https://mountainrailwv.com/elkins-location/) : Details on Elkins-based excursions, including mountain grades, high bridges, and unspoiled views. Describes the vintage diesel-powered wilderness trip from Elkins. - [Individual Packages] (https://mountainrailwv.com/individual-packages/) : Information on customizable overnight getaway packages using various trains and routes. Targets visitors planning multi-day adventures. - [Train Rides] (https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/) : Overview of available train rides including Cass Scenic Railroad and the New Tygart Flyer. Summarizes key excursion options and encourages booking. - [Gift Card] (https://mountainrailwv.com/gift-card/) : A page for purchasing gift cards. Enables gifting of Mountain Rail West Virginia experiences. ## Private Events & Groups - [Group Tours] (https://mountainrailwv.com/group-tours/) : Information on group tour options and train choices at Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad. Geared toward organized groups planning rail excursions. ## Freight & Rail Operations - [Freight Information] (https://mountainrailwv.com/freight-information/) : Overview of Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad’s freight services in West Virginia and Virginia. Describes cost-efficient rail freight options and network reach. - [Shenandoah Valley Railroad] (https://mountainrailwv.com/freight-information/shenandoah-valley-railroad/) : Information on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad joint venture. Highlights its structure and role as a short line freight railroad. - [West Virginia Central Railroad] (https://mountainrailwv.com/freight-information/west-virginia-central-railroad/) : Details on the West Virginia Central Railroad as a common carrier freight line. Explains its operation by Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad and regional role. ## Heritage & Equipment - [Cass Scenic Railroad] (https://mountainrailwv.com/legacy/) : A legacy page describing the Cass Scenic Railroad as an authentically preserved logging railroad. Emphasizes the steam locomotive experience and historic depot atmosphere. - [Chesapeake & Ohio 7094] (https://mountainrailwv.com/chesapeake-ohio-7094/) : Profile of locomotive DGVR #7094, an F7A built in 1950 and painted in Chesapeake & Ohio livery. Covers its service history and current role. - [Shay No. 2] (https://mountainrailwv.com/shay-2/) : History and technical details of Pacific Coast Shay #2 built in 1928. Describes its features such as superheat, longer firebox, and steel girder frame. - [Shay No. 4] (https://mountainrailwv.com/shay-4/) : Background on Shay No. 4 built in 1922 and used in West Virginia logging service. Notes its role as the original road engine for Cass Scenic Railroad’s inaugural season. - [Shay No. 5] (https://mountainrailwv.com/shay-5/) : Profile of Shay No. 5 built in 1905, the oldest and longest-operating Shay at Cass. Identified as the oldest operational Shay in the world and the official steam locomotive of West Virginia. - [The Climax No. 9] (https://mountainrailwv.com/climax-9/) : History of Climax No. 9, a rare Class C 3-truck locomotive built in 1919. Noted as the only operating Class C survivor and one of three remaining. - [The Heisler No. 6] (https://mountainrailwv.com/heisler-6/) : Background on Meadow River Lumber No. 6, a Heisler locomotive built in 1929. Provides history and context within Mountain Rail Adventures. - [The Shay No. 6] (https://mountainrailwv.com/shay-6/) : Story of Western Maryland Shay No. 6 built in 1945 and used on steep grades. Explains its status as the last and second largest Shay built and its later museum and excursion life. - [The Shay No. 11] (https://mountainrailwv.com/shay-11/) : History of Shay No. 11 built in 1923 for Hutchinson Lumber and later acquired by Cass. Describes its restoration and return to service. - [Western Maryland 243] (https://mountainrailwv.com/western-maryland-243/) : Profile of DGVR #243, an FP7A built in 1952 and now in Western Maryland colors. Covers its service with Canadian Pacific, Montreal transit, and later owners before DGVR. - [Western Maryland 67] (https://mountainrailwv.com/western-maryland-67/) : History of DGVR #67, an FP7A built in 1952 for the Clinchfield Railroad. Outlines its freight, excursion, and executive service before acquisition by DGVR. - [Western Maryland 82] (https://mountainrailwv.com/western-maryland-82/) : Background on WVC #82, a BL2 built in 1948 for Western Maryland Railway. Describes its yard-switching service, later ownership, and repainting into “Fireball” scheme. ## Company - [FAQ] (https://mountainrailwv.com/faq/) : Frequently asked questions about tours, excursions, historic trains, and ticket purchasing. Includes guidance on using the booking calendar and reservation hotline. - [Home] (https://mountainrailwv.com/home/) : Main site overview of West Virginia rail excursions by steam and diesel. Introduces wilderness trips and invites visitors to book tickets. ## Contact - [Contact Us] (https://mountainrailwv.com/contact/) : Contact directory and form for ticket questions, reservations, group sales, vacation packages, marketing, retail, and accounting. Provides instructions for immediate assistance by phone. ## Policies & FAQs - [Privacy Policy] (https://mountainrailwv.com/privacy-policy/) : Privacy policy outlining how Mountain Rail West Virginia handles user and customer data. Applies to use of the website and related services.