See the map of the west virginia northern railroad between kingwood junction and tunnelton, west virginia. In consideration of such transfer of ownership the west virginia department of transportation, division of. Wvn 1899 1991 na continued as a tourist railroad until 1999 west virginia and pittsburg railroad. Cass scenic railroad state park west virginia state. Item is in very good condition and displays little usage. West virginia has several types of train tours to choose from, including dinner trains and those with historic stops along the way.
Lumber was hauled to the main line at tunnelton where it had to be laded on regular size card. Wv northern railtrail in april 2015, project partners preston county parks and recreation commission pcparc and friends of the cheat foc announced that ten miles of the former west virginia northern railroad corridor between kingwood and tunnelton had been purchased for conversion into a railtrail. Cruise through the mountains in style by way of a scenic train ride. Northern pacific railway company rules and regulations book 1899. These train excursions preserve an era when steamdriven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. Kansas city southern lines rules of the operating dept july 1 1954. Travel oldschool with a train ride near northern virginia. The west virginia northern railroad wvn was a short line railroad that ran from kingwood to tunnelton in preston county, west virginia. West virginia enjoys a rich and diverse history, and the railroads played a key role in the story that is west virginia. A special two part look back on the nowdefunct west virginia northern railroad. Preston county was no exceptionwithin its boundary were timber stands and coal deposits. Neighboring west virginia northern remained independent, beginning as a coal hauler in 1899 and finally quitting as a tourist line in 1999. Today you have the opportunity to board a train and ride across some of west virginia s most beautiful scenery.
Riding the west virginia northern railroad, part one of two. Maps showing the connections of the northern and southern west virginia railroad, with the three grand trunk railways which unite the atlantic seaboard with the ohio river. Programs of study to choose from through our academic catalog. The rails of west virginia are open for adventure with a dozen train ride options on the durbin and greenbriar valley railroad. Item displays 6 pages rules, signals and information. You can hear the engines chug along the landscape and admire the surrounding views of wildlife like youve never seen before. Of new students who apply for financial aid will receive it. Potomac eagle scenic railroad is actively monitoring the latest updates of the covid19 virus. Travel on steam engine trains, 1920s era cars and vintage wooden cabooses to take in the mountains and valleys of our neighboring state.
The west virginia rail system is comprised of 2 class i railroads and 11 short line or regional railroads. Freight railroads west virginia department of transportation. The history and the recipes of americas golden age of railroad cuisine by james d. Scenic train tours in west virginia usa today news. West virginia offers numerous tourist trains throughout the state. Abandoned railroads of west virginia home facebook. As a result, the 2020 scheduled opening date of may 2nd has been postponed currently till memorial day weekend, with excursions beginning on friday. Contact us to make a reservation, make advanced ticket purchases or to check availability on any trains call 3046369477. The 15 best things to do in west virginia coronavirus. Wv northern railtrail west virginia rails to trails. Main map shows central west virginia including drainage, cities and towns, the coal region, and the railroads.
The west virginia northern railroad abandoned rails. For a great overview of all our mountain rail adventures produced by pbss great scenic. West virginia railroads date back to before the mountain state was even born in june of 1863. The preston railroad, on the maryland line, was independent until abandoned in 1960. I never posted this one because i feel it didnt quite turn out as i. Students were offered scholarships in the past year. Heres an image of one of the train s coming down from the mountain back to the station at cass in west virginia. West virginia railroad museum restoring steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, and rolling stock to be operated on 122 miles of stateowned trackage in the elkins, west virginia area western connecticut chapter, nrhs preserves railroad knowledge and history in the greater new england area, and operates the sono switch tower museum in south. Maps showing the connections of the northern and southern.
The west virginia northern railroad was a fabled class iii short line operating for 115 years and based in the northern regions of the state. The health and safety of our employees, customers and communities continues to be our top priority. He has been published in many books and magazines including many in the. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, west. Weaver bought the coal at irona and purchased the west virginia northern around 1905, so that he could move his coal by. Fairmont, morgantown and pittsburg railroad, west virginia railroad.
Whether you are satisfying your wild side or simply looking for a relaxing time with the family, one of the following tourist trains excursions will have something just for you. Great northern lines west by charles wood signature press wilton, california, 1997 revised edition. By the last decade of the 1800s, railroad construction had saturated the northern west virginia region to tap the vast quantities of natural resources available. It was sold as stirrat coal co 3 in 1997 and resold. Tourist trains west virginia department of transportation. Map of the abandoned rails of the west virginia northern railroad. It is noted that although the internet has proliferated the growth of the hobby, the predominant interest is the. This book outlines the history of railroading in west virginia fro. Shortline railroads ewv the west virginia encyclopedia.
The last train to run on the west virginia northern railroad prepares to depart kingwood for the final time. To the east, the baltimore and ohio mainline traversed the mountains moving west to grafton and beyond. Most affordable community college in west virginia. This page has been created to allow folks to view, post, and share photographs of abandoned railroads, equipment, structures, and rightofways in the great state of west virginia. Summary main map shows central west virginia including drainage, cities and towns, the coal region, and the railroads. Cass scenic railroad state park has some of west virginia s most popular attractions, including a heritage railroad, authentic company town and more. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in west virginia, united states on tripadvisor.
The 5 best northern virginia camping of 2020 with prices. History has been a profound interest during my life and as it applies to the rail scene is no different. Monongahela railway company photographs historic pittsburgh. Csx transportation is west virginia s largest carrier with 1,1 route miles of track. Vre provides commuteroriented rail service from the northern virginia suburbs to alexandria, crystal city and downtown washington, d. The railroad collection by travis dewitz american west. West virginia short lines and industrial railroads don adams rail service.
The west virginia northern railroad was the first railroad in kingwood. This fourth volume in the west virginia railroads series tells the. This book documents the construction of railroads in west virginia, largely to access the untouched stands of timber in such counties as upshur, webster, nicholas, and randolph. The railroad collection is a railroad photography website featuring the best railroad photography and train photography of photographer travis dewitz. Johnson newlon camden and henry gassaway davis were the two men that were the driving forces behind these railroads.
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