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Elkins, Durbin & Cass Depots April through December

WEST VIRGINIA. BY RAIL.

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Cheat Mountain Salamander 9:30am – Elkins Depot WEST VIRGINIA. BY RAIL. MAY 16 - MAY 31 Saturdays & Sundays, plus 5/22 JUN 5 - SEPT 27 Friday through Sunday, plus 6/10 & 9/23 Welcome to the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad’s SEPT 30 – OCT 25 Wednesday through Sunday For pricing and info, check page 3 2020 season. Each year, tens of thousands of riders New Tygart Flyer travel to the hills of West Virginia to enjoy our Mountain 11am – Elkins Depot Rail Adventures. For more than 20 years, we’ve taken APR Saturdays, plus Special Event – Ramps & Rails 4/25 families across some of the most rugged corners of MAY Saturdays & Sundays, plus Friday 5/22 & 5/29 JUN 1 – AUG 30 Thursday through Sunday, plus Special Event – the Appalachian Mountains through some of the very Bluegrass & Brews 7/26 best scenery in the eastern U.S. It’s not an accident SEPT 4 – SEPT 20 Friday through Sunday SEPT 22 – OCT 25 Tuesday through Sunday that West Virginia is known as the Mountain State and For pricing and info, check page 4 after riding any one of our trains, you will certainly Mountain Explorer Dinner Train understand why. We offer stunning wilderness 5:30 PM – Elkins Depot excursions traveling through remote and steep canyon MAY 9 & 23 JUN 6 & 27, JUL 11 & 25, AUG 8, 22 & 29 areas, a beautiful and serene hidden waterfall, clear SEPT 12 & 19 For pricing and info, check page 5 free-flowing rivers and historic sites. Our trains operate Murder Mystery Wine Train from three historic depots in West Virginia, including JUL 18, AUG 15, SEPT 26 & OCT 10 historic downtown Elkins, the quaint town of Durbin, Durbin Rocket and the world famous Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass. 10am & 2pm – Durbin Depot Join us for an elegant ride in our dining cars at Elkins MAY Saturdays & Sundays, plus 5/15, 5/22, 5/25 or explore one of West Virginia’s highest mountain JUNE 4 – AUG 30 Thursday through Sunday, plus 6/10 SEPT 4 – SEPT 20 Friday through Sunday, plus 9/7 peaks as you ride behind a more than 100-year-old Shay SEPT 22 – OCT 25 Tuesday through Sunday For pricing and info, check page 6 steam locomotive. Look inside and choose a Mountain Rail Adventure to suit your needs! Wild West Train Rides AUG 1 & 2 Cass Bald Knob 12pm – Cass Depot RESERVE TODAY! MAY Saturdays & Sunday, plus 5/22 & 5/25 To assure availability and for the BEST rates, view our schedule and JUNE 2 – AUG 30 Tuesdays through Sunday booking calendar online at mountainrail.com or call 304.636.9477. SEPT 4 – SEPT 20 Fridays through Sunday, plus Monday 9/7 SEPT 22 – OCT 25 Tuesdays through Sunday Group discounts available for most trains of 25 people or more: For pricing and info, check page 7 304.636.9477 Ext. 109 — Group Sales Discounts available for military/veterans, seniors, and children. Cass Whittaker Station 11am & 2pm – Cass Depot MAY 5/23, 5/24, 5/30 and 5/31 JUNE 2 – AUG 30 Tuesday & Friday through Sunday SEPT 4 – SEPT 20 Friday through Sunday SEPT 22 – NOV 1 Tuesday & Friday through Sunday (NOT running on Tuesday 10/27) For pricing and info, check page 8 = Start of fall schedule +$5.00 upcharge on weekends – Fridays through Sundays. ELKINS DEPOT ELKINS DEPOT

ADULT PRICING STARTS AT ADULT PRICING STARTS AT $85 $65 Seniors (65+) $83 Children (4–11) $75 Group $81 Seniors (65+) $63 Children (4–11) $55 Group $61 Military/Veterans $81 Children (3 and Under) Free Military/Veterans $61 Children (3 and Under) Free Parlor $80

Start of fall schedule (Sept. 18) +$5.00 upcharge on weekends – Fridays through Sundays. Start of fall schedule (Sept. 18) +$5.00 upcharge on weekends – Fridays through Sundays. 120-mile round-trip excursion 48-mile round-trip excursion Departs at 9:30am Departs at 11:00am Travel into the high country forests of legendary Cheat Mountain on This wilderness excursion features mountain grades, an “S” curve this most stunning rail excursion, featuring great mountain vistas. tunnel, a high bridge and miles of unspoiled mountain views. Vintage Explore some of the state’s most remote sections onboard this unique diesel-powered locomotives climb along the cascading Shavers Fork rail excursion. Choose between the full-day trip from Elkins or the of the Cheat River to the High Falls of Cheat. Enjoy the view relaxing shorter half-day trip from Cheat Bridge. Buffet lunch included for all aboard our comfortable climate controlled passenger coaches. passengers at no additional cost. Upgrade to parlor car service for extra leg room, adult beverages, and your own train host.

CHEAT BRIDGE to SPRUCE Parlor car upgrade is available for $80 per person. Adults 12+ years old only. Upgrade includes better seating and additional food and adult beverage options. Adult $49 Military/Veterans $81 Children (3 and Under) Free Seniors (65+) $47 Children (4–11) $39

2.5 8 Free Lunch Elkins Scenic 4 hours Free Lunch First Class Elkins Hours Hours on Train Depot Trip on Train Upgrade Depot

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ADULT PRICING STARTS AT ADULT PRICING STARTS AT $85 $35 Seniors (65+) $33 Children (4–11) $25 Group $31 Military/Veterans $31 Children (3 and Under) Free

Start of fall schedule (Sept. 18) +$5.00 upcharge on weekends – Fridays through Sundays. 48-mile round-trip excursion 11-mile round-trip excursion Departs at 5:30pm Departs at 10:00am & 2:00pm Departing Elkins Depot on select Saturday evenings. The Mountain Come ride behind the Heisler No. 6 steam locomotive as it leisurely EXPLORER glides through the Monongahela National Forest to your chugs its way along 5.5 miles of the remote Greenbrier River to Hevener destination; the beautiful HIGH FALLS of CHEAT where you can stretch Station. Built in 1929, this signature steam locomotive features an your legs and admire the view from a platform above or below the Falls. authentic 1920s era car and vintage wooden cabooses. This is a great ride for younger children due to the openness of the cars and length of The excursion highlight is your four course dinner prepared by the trip. Consider bringing a jacket when riding in the open car! Railyard Restaurant and served from our diner car kitchen.

Parlor car upgrade is available for $95 per person. Adults 12+ years old only. STAW CA AY Castaway Caboose: Interested in an overnight Upgrade includes free first glass of wine and take-home souvenir wine glass. getaway in your own private caboose? Ask us about C our Castaway Caboose option via the Durbin Rocket. A B O O S E

Celebrate the Durbin to Cass connection in 2020 — see page 11 for details

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ADULT PRICING STARTS AT ADULT PRICING STARTS AT $65 $45 Seniors (65+) $63 Children (4–11) $55 Group $61 Seniors (65+) $43 Children (4–11) $35 Group $41 Military/Veterans $61 Children (3 and Under) Free Military/Veterans $41 Children (3 and Under) Free

Start of fall schedule (Sept. 18) +$5.00 upcharge on weekends – Fridays through Sundays. Start of fall schedule (Sept. 18) +$5.00 upcharge on weekends – Fridays through Sundays. Bald Knob: Whittaker Station: 22-mile round-trip excursion 8-mile round-trip excursion Departs at 12:00pm Departs at 11:00am & 2:00pm At an elevation of 4,842 feet, Bald Knob is the third-highest mountain Departs from Cass Depot, this excursion includes two switchbacks in West Virginia. Located 11 miles from Cass, the Bald Knob overlook that enable the train to quickly gain elevation at a rate of 9 feet offers spectacular views into two states. A “King of the Road” Hobo for every 100 feet of track (9% grade), which is very steep in lunch will be provided on-board the train. There is a 30-minute layover railroad terms. There is a 30-minute layover at Whittaker Station, at the breathtaking Bald Knob viewing area and another brief stop at an authentic, recreated logging camp. At the station, passengers Whittaker on your way back to Cass. Bring a sweater or jacket as the have the opportunity to tour the camp and pick-up a snack at the temperature often changes due to elevation. concession stand.

4.5 Free Lunch Customer Steam Cass 2 Great Steam Cass Concession Hours on Train Favorite Depot hours for Kids Depot Stand

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ADULT PRICING STARTS AT ADULT PRICING STARTS AT $65 $155 Children (11 & under) $55 Seniors (65+) $153 Children (4–11) $145 Group One Way Military/Veterans $151 Children (3 and Under) Free (with RYE) $126 90-minute Round-Trip Excursion Wild Heart Connector Package Departs at 5:00pm & 7:15pm Departs at 9:30am / 12:00pm Nov 5 – Nov 15 Thursday through Sunday Nov 18 – Dec 13 Wednesday through Sunday (except Nov. 25–26) Two trains — One ticket! Ride the Cass Scenic Railroad and the Cheat Take a magical journey to the North Pole on-board this popular holiday Mountain Salamander — all in one trip! Experience an original early tradition. Join us in Elkins for the annual Polar Express! Everyone is 1900s steam-driven Shay and a 1940s diesel-powered locomotive encouraged to wear their pajamas. Every person on board gets a snack while viewing the most remote and mountainous region of the and take home Polar Express gifts! Mountain State. West Virginia’s premiere overnight railroad experience! This trip can be booked by calling our package specialist at 304.636.9477 Ext. 108. CASS DEPOT

Multi-day Free Lunch Diesel Steam Elkins & ADULT PRICING STARTS AT Trip on Train Cass Depot ELF $50 LIMITED ELKINS DEPOT Seniors (65+) $48 Children (2–11) $40 Military/Veterans $46 Age 1 & Under Free

60-minute Round-Trip Excursion Elkins 2-Night Getaway Package Departs at 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm See the best Elkins has to offer with a custom-built Elkins Nov 21 – Dec 12, Saturdays 2-Night Getaway Package including train excursions, overnight Join the elves on-board the Cass Scenic Railroad’s Elf Limited holiday accommodations, dinner reservations, and entertainment options. train. For centuries, every elf has come to Cass to compete to be one Check out our website or call our package specialist at 304.636.9477 of the chosen few who serve in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole. Ext. 108 for available dates and quotes.

9 Go to mountainrail.com for best rates and current schedules. Book early to save! Go to mountainrail.com for best rates and current schedules. Book early to save! 10 TICKET OFFICES Offices in all three locations: Elkins, Durbin and Cass open approximately 45 minutes to an hour prior to departure times. Please plan to arrive in advance and bring your E-Ticket Itinerary/Receipt with you.

$2 PRESERVATION FEE DGVR is implementing a $2/per person preservation fee for the 2019 season that covers the cost of major track and equipment rehabilitation efforts. DGVR is responsible for maintaining the locomotives and equipment you enjoy. Funds generated from this fee directly benefit new and exciting rail preservation projects that you can enjoy. The $2 fee applies to paid passengers only. Children ages 3 and under who may ride free are not charged the $2 reservation fee.

ELKINS If you are scheduled to ride the New Tygart Flyer, Mountain Explorer Dinner Train, THE POLAR EXPRESS™, or all-day Cheat Mountain Salamander, please check in at our Elkins, WV, depot prior to boarding. Ticket office is located in the Rail & Trail Store, on the first floor of the Elkins depot.

The ELKINS boarding area is adjacent to the depot in the center of town at 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241. FREE PARKING for all railroad patrons is located one block north of the depot adjacent to the Railyard Restaurant and across from the Holiday Inn Express. Follow the signs. Restrooms are available inside the depot.

CHEAT BRIDGE If you are scheduled to ride the Cheat Mountain Salamander from Cheat Bridge to Old Spruce, please check in at our CHEAT BRIDGE boarding station. Cheat Bridge is located on US 250 between Huttonsville and Durbin. From Huttonsville, continue on US 250 south for approximately 14 miles. Once you cross the bridge and railroad tracks, look for the first road on the right. Take this gravel road which is marked with a Cheat Mountain Salamander sign. Follow this road across the tracks, look to your left and you will see the loading platform. Guests must walk up steps to board the Cheat Mountain Salamander. Restrooms are available at the boarding station and on-board the train.

DURBIN If you are scheduled to ride the Durbin Rocket, please check in at the Rail & Trail Store across the street from the Depot in Durbin, prior to boarding. The DURBIN boarding area is adjacent to the depot in downtown Durbin. FREE PARKING is located in gravel lot next to depot. Passengers must be checked in at the Rail & Store located at 4759 Staunton Parkersburg TNPK, Durbin, WV 26264. Restrooms are available inside the depot.

CASS If you are scheduled to ride the Cass Scenic Railroad, please check in at the ticket office located in the Cass Depot. The Cass boarding area is the building nearest to the railroad tracks located between the parking lot and the Cass company store. FREE parking is located in the large lot across from the depot. Cass Scenic Railroad is accessible by State Route 28/92N between Dunmore and Green Bank in Pocahontas County. An 11-mile connector, WV Route 66, links the town of Cass to U.S. 219 at Slatyfork. It is nearly always best to follow Rt. 92 when Join us in 2020 for the opening of our coming to Cass from the north or south. Using GPS is not always the best way to map your route to Cass. Most often the shortest route is not the best route. Greenbrier River line! LAYOVER INFORMATION Stops are made by all trains at scenic areas that require negotiating steps and ramps for access from the train. Comfortable walking shoes work best. For personal Celebrate the addition of a brand new Mountain Rail safety, individuals who are not in good health or who have physical difficulties are advised to remain on-board the trains at these locations. Patrons choosing to detrain do so at their own Adventure when we re-connect Cass with Durbin in late risk. The Railroad will not be responsible for injuries received while not on-board the trains.

2020. This exiting new train ride will expand our family- HANDICAP INFORMATION The DURBIN ROCKET and CASS SCENIC trains are wheelchair accessible. Due to federal regulations and the historic nature of DGVR equipment, some favorite Durbin Rocket with train rides between Cass and trains are not wheelchair accessible, including the New Tygart Flyer, Mountain Explorer Dinner Train, Murder Mystery Wine Trains, Bluegrass & Brews, Ramps & Rails, Elf Limited, and Cheat Durbin. This new adventure will travel along the Greenbrier Mountain Salamander.

River all the way to Cass beginning in late 2020. This CANCELLATION POLICY THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Tickets are non-refundable 48 hours after booking. If notice of cancellation is made within 48 hours of booking, a 10% cancellation fee project is part of a track rehabilitation that reconnects will be charged before any refund. ALL OTHER TRAINS — If cancellations are made within 48 hours prior to boarding, there will be no refund. If notice of cancellation is made before 48 our rails between the beautiful towns of Cass and Durbin. hours prior to departure, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged before any refund. You may reschedule at any time with no charges for a trip in the 2020 season. Gift certificates can be This new rail attraction will expand our train season, offer issued for the full amount of the reservation at any time. Please contact a DGVR customer service representative at 304.636.9477 to cancel or reschedule. Send all general reservation new overnight camping options, and Christmas-themed inquiries to [email protected]. attractions. We’re delighted to showcase this new railroad RULES & REGULATIONS attraction in 2020 and encourage those to visit our • No SMOKING or VAPING is permitted on any train. • Passengers are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on-board. website at mountainrail.com to see the latest updates on • No WEAPONS of any kind are permitted on any DGVR train. • RESTROOMS are located on-board most trains. this line’s construction. More information is also available • No PETS are allowed on any DGVR train, with the exception of service animals. • OUTSIDE FOOD/BEVERAGES are not permitted on trains leaving the Elkins Depot on our company Facebook page: Durbin & Greenbrier unless approved by management.

Valley Railroad. Schedules are adhered to as closely as possible, but the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad (DGVR) reserves the right to alter schedules, substitute coaches and/or motive power as operating conditions demand. Times are estimates and may vary. The railroad is not responsible for lack of sufficient capacity or adverse weather conditions or any other unforeseeable circumstance that may prevent or interfere with operations. In an effort to comply with the Homeland Securities Act and in the interest of public safety, we reserve the right to remove anyone from the train not following the rules, anyone creating a disturbance, or 11 Go to mountainrail.com for best rates and current schedules. Book early to save! Goanyone to mountainrail.com who is deemed to for be best a danger rates andto the current safe operation schedules. of Book DGVR early trains. to save! 12 SPECIAL EVENTS

Ramps & Rails 11AM, 1PM & 3PM – Elkins Depot APR 25 Learn more about this indigenous Appalachian leek while enjoying local arts, crafts and live music. Local food vendors show off scrumptious ramp dishes. Age 4+ $17 Age 3 & Under FREE

Murder Mystery Wine Train 5:30PM – Elkins Depot JUL 18, AUG 15, SEPT 26, OCT 10 Join us for one of four special dates as we take you on a rail adventure to help W INE TRAIN us figure out Whodunit in an exciting murder mystery! Wine Tasting provided by: Lambert’s Winery. FREE wine glass is The only outdoor balcony dining in Elkins! included! Your favorite bottles of wine will be available for purchase to take home. Adults $85 Parlor Car Upgrade $95 Enjoy our delicious food overlooking the town square, the Elkins Depot, and the trains! Try our popular cheese Wild West Weekend 10AM & 2PM – Durbin Depot AUG 1 & 2 It’s a Shoot ‘em Up adventure in the mountains for steak sandwich for lunch or try our prime rib for dinner! young and old alike! Take this opportunity to ride behind steam driven Heisler No. 6 in Durbin with a cast of western characters who take over the weekend. Adults $45 Children (4–11) $35

Bluegrass & Brews 1 PM & 4 PM - Elkins Depot JUL 26 Experience West Virginia’s bluegrass heritage with our first-ever Bluegrass & Brews train! Enjoy local craft brews and musical performances by Hardly Ever as you Check out our online store at mountainrail.com explore West Virginia’s mountain scenery along the Tygart River. Must be 21+ to ride. Adults $80 Parlor Car Upgrade $90 Elkins — Cass — Durbin Depots Rail Heritage Weekend Departure times vary - Cass Railroad and West Virginia souvenirs, toys, t-shirts, hats, & Durbin Depots NOV 6 – NOV 8 Enjoy three days of postcards, and much more! photographing authentic steam-driven freight trains with our annual photographers weekend – the Rail Heritage Weekend in Cass and Durbin this November 2020. $400 Elkins-Randolph County Lodging & Attractions The Elkins Depot Welcome Center CVB is available to answer all your questions about local and surrounding attractions, restaurants, shops, lodging, 304.635.7803 elkinsrandolphwv.com outdoor adventures and the history of elkinsdepot.com Elkins. With several hundred different brochures in stock, guests can gather information while visiting this 1908 Western Maryland Railroad Station in the heart of the Elkins Downtown Historic District. Contact us at 304.635.7803 or elkinsrandolphwv.com.

Cass & Durbin area lodging and attractions Welcome to Nature’s Mountain Playground! The Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau is happy to help you answer all your questions about local attractions, lodging options, and other outdoor adventure destinations while visiting our railroads in Cass and Durbin. Give them a call at 800.336.7009.

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