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Builders Information: Built: 7-14-1923 Class: C-90-3 Trucks: 3 Tractive Effort: 40,407 lbs. Maximum Speed: 20 mph Wheel Diameter: 36″ Boiler Pressure: 200 lbs. Empty Weight: 173,800 lbs Gauge: Standard Fuel: Coal Fuel Capacity: 5 tons Water Capacity: 4,000
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Current Status: Operational on Durbin Rocket Builders Information: Built: 1929 Class: C-90 Trucks: 3 Tractive Effort: . Maximum Speed: Wheel Diameter: 42″ Boiler Pressure: 200 lbs. Empty Weight: 100 tons Gauge: Standard Fuel: Coal Fuel Capacity: Water Capacity:
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Pacific Coast Shay Shay #2, a Pacific Coast Shay, was constructed in July of 1928 for the Mayo Lumber Company of Paldi, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A Pacific Coast Shay is a souped-up model of the class C-70 3 truck Shay. The Pacific Coast features superheat, a firebox that is 13 inches longer, lower gear […]
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Built in 1919 by the Climax Locomotive Works of Corry, PA, No. 9 a rare, Class C (3-Truck) model. Of the hundreds built, No. 9 is currently the sole operating Class C survivor and one of just three in existence. The No. 9 was delivered new to the Moore-Keppel & Company, based out of Ellamore, […]
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A Cass Scenic Railroad Original Builders Information: Built: 12-9-1922 Class: C 70-3 Trucks: 3 Tractive Effort: 30,375 lbs Maximum Speed: 19mph Wheel Diameter: 36″ Boiler Pressure: 200 lbs. Empty Weight: 141,250 Gauge: Standard Fuel: Coal Fuel Capacity: 5 tons Water Capacity: 3,000 gal.
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The Oldest Operating Shay Delivered in November 1905 for the original Cass-based railroad, West Virginia Spruce Lumber Co.’s Greenbrier & Elk River R.R. Shay 5 is the oldest and longest-operating Shay at Cass and has never operated off of home rails. Builders Information: Built: 11-11-1905 Class: C 80-3 Trucks: 3 Tractive Effort: 35,026 […]
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The Last Shay Western Maryland Shay No. 6 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in 1945 for the steep grades of the Chaffee Branch, between Chaffee, WV, and Vindex, MD. The locomotive spent just four years in active service hauling coal for the railroad before retirement. The “Big 6” earns the distinction of being […]
Read more Historic. Authentic. A ride into yesterday A RIDE on the Cass Scenic Railroad is a thrilling experience for young and old who may never have seen a steam locomotive. Both are filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation as they approach the old Cass Depot to get tickets from the Agent for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Aboarrrrd"! [...]
Read moreStaunton Parkersburg Turnpike, Durbin, WV 26264. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and classic, diesel-powered vintage passenger trains (some climate controlled) that depart the historic depots of Elkins, Durbin and Cass, April through December. Trips range from daylong excursions into the Monongahela National Forest to shorter sight-seeing trips along the banks […]
Read moreCheat Bridge Station 38.611667, -79.874167. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad operates historic steam-driven locomotives and classic, diesel-powered vintage passenger trains (some climate controlled) that depart the historic depots of Elkins, Durbin and Cass, April through December. Trips range from daylong excursions into the Monongahela National Forest to shorter sight-seeing trips along the banks of […]
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