Quick Details
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- This train in not wheelchair/handicap accessible.
- Restrooms are available onboard.
BOARDING ADDRESS:
12363 CASS ROAD
CASS, WV 24927
2025 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
RUNS MAY-OCTOBER!
All aboard the Greenbrier Express train in Cass, WV!
The Greenbrier Express departs the restored, historically important town of Cass and closely follows the clear, free-flowing Greenbrier River to the small mountain village of Durbin. On arrival in Durbin, all ticket holders will be served lunch at a pre-determined location either on your train car, in the depot, or at one of the restaurants on Main Street adjacent to the depot. The ride upriver to Durbin passes through a secluded wilderness portion of the 950,000-acre Monongahela National Forest featuring beautiful scenes of forested mountains at each turn of the river. Sightings of Deer, River Otters, and Black Bear along with a wide variety of Eagles, Hawks, Ospreys, and other different species of aquatic birds are common.
The original 95-mile section of this railroad was first constructed in 1902 by the old Chesapeake and Ohio Railway with an eye toward timber resource development. It continued serving that purpose until rail traffic declined and most of the line was abandoned in 1978. Today’s trip takes you on the northern 15-mile portion that was purchased by the West Virginia State Rail Authority. Unfortunately, a catastrophic flood in 1985 washed out major portions of this line. Thanks to a private/public initiative between the WV State Rail Authority and Durbin & Greenbrier Valley RR, the track has been reconstructed and now offers a new and different option to visitors at the iconic Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.
During the layover in Durbin don’t forget to stop by the Rail & Trail store for a hand scooped ice cream and explore the large variety of railroad souvenirs! Durbin’s newest business, the Emma Grace Foothills Boutique is located nearby and offers unique clothing items & more. Looking for something sweet? Simply Sweet Cafe offers a variety of coffees, frappes and smoothies. Wanting to return or extend your stay, the Station 2 Restaurant & Motel offers home cooked meals and lodging options.
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If notice of cancellation is made prior to 48 hours before departure, we will be able to issue a 90% monetary refund (booking fees are non-refundable). If cancellation is made within 48 hours before departure, there will be no monetary refund. However, you may reschedule at any time for another date in the current season. Gift cards can also be issued for the full ticket amount (minus booking fees) at any time and will not expire. If you paid with only a credit card, self-cancellation is available via the “View Online” link in your booking confirmation email. If you paid with a gift card, please contact a Mountain Rail WV customer service representative at 304-636-9477 to cancel. Send all general reservation inquiries to ticketinfo@mountainrail.com.
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The Greenbrier Express features enclosed cars. When booking seats in Coach Car 3607 and Coach Car 202, you will choose seats at traditional 4-top tables. When booking seats in Coach Car 835, you will choose seats in a bus-style format (i.e., two seats positioned together on either side of an aisle, all forward-facing). Coach Cars 3607 and 835 contain restrooms. Coach Car 202 DOES NOT contain a restroom.
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Each ticket includes a standard cold cut lunch served upon arrival in Durbin. Each lunch is served cafeteria-style at a designated venue in the town of Durbin. Deboarding the train is required to access the lunch. The lunch consists of various items to make a cold cut sandwich, a bag of chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water.
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- We DO NOT allow pets on any of our excursions.
- Service animals which are required due to a disability are allowed.
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Due to the historical nature of the train cars, the Greenbrier Express is not wheelchair accessible. There are multiple steps to board the train, but there are handrails to help.
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* Taxes/fees are not included in ticket prices. Rates, times, and dates are subject to change. Fall rates apply to every departure starting in mid-September through late November.
Advanced online reservations are recommended to guarantee seating.