cass scenic railroad state park

cass scenic railroad state park印象

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  fpcsecty

  If at all possible you need to take this 4 1/2 hour ride to Blue Knob! It is so cool riding on a steam train run with coal. Take a bag lunch to eat at the Whittiker stop or when you reach the top.

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  Jmayapple

  Wow what a disappointment. My sister and I took the Halloween Train ride. I was very dissapointed, I thought Halloween was supposed to be "gobblins, and boogieman, you know the fun stuff. I could have stayed in my car and had more fun. There was people dressed up but what for? We rode to the top, and was given a bag of candy and told the concession stand was open for hot dogs, chips, etc (big deal). They had a little car decorated for halloween but nothing to write home about. I thought well it will be better going back down the mountain, "no way", the only way this group was having any fun was if you made the fun yourself. Some music finally started playing from somewhere and we finally got the gang going, it was short lived thought, when the ride was over. SUCH A VERY DISAPPOINTING TRIP, DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Jen P

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  MaeWV

  A beautiful ride into the scenic mountains of West Virginia! Let the locals tell you the stories of the past. Check out the gift shop and enjoy your stay! I've been going back every year for this trip since I was a baby. Especially in the fall the scenes are breathtaking!

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  michaeltE6914OX

  This is one very scenic train ride. Fall time is the best time to take this ride. Wow is it some beautiful scenery. You get to learn and see first had how logging was done on the mountain's very neat. They explain everything very nicely. Just a very enjoyable ride to the top of the mountain and back. So worth the I believe four hours trip up and back.I don't know which was better riding my motorcycle to though Wv to Cass. Or the train ride itself. Wc is just wild and beautiful.

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  alanz835

  I work for a railroad, and I didn't really want to ride a train on my vacation. I'm glad I did. Not only a great history lesson, but it was a lot of fun. I suggest this trip for anyone who has an interest in the history of the railroad.

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  EarlD105

  I hadn't ridden on a train in years and made this attraction a priority. And we got our money's worth! Our locomotive broke down--which was very uncommon--and our four hour trip turned into a five hour plus trip! But the scenery on the ride is not spectacular; especially if you live in mountains. The train attendants, etc. were very gracious, with the exception of the ticket seller, who wouldn't last long if I were running that show. Rude and snappy to several folks as I watched. Overall, take the short ride, you'll get the gist of the attraction.

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  DianeP951

  Train ride was really fun on a beautiful warm (75ish) day in early October. The leaves were absolutely beautiful.

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  wv_travelersX3

  We have ridden the train at Cass a number of times over the years, first with our daughter and now with our grandchildren. We enjoy each ride as though it were new to us. You feel as though you have been taken back in time as you see the black clouds of coal smoke rise from the steam engines and hear the sounds of the train whistle blow. As the pressure builds, the locomotive is driven at full steam, and the journey up the mountain begins. The staff is well-informed of the history of this place and they are friendly and eager to share the information with you. You learn of a time when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. The breath-taking views of the mountains are a photographer's paradise. Usually you see deer and other wildlife on the rides. Take your time through the museum and the gift shop as well. You can buy tasty ice cream treats at the old company store or eat lunch or dinner there. We have been to the top of the mountain at Bald Knob (the second highest peak in West Virginia) several times and we have also taken the shorter ride to Whittaker Station several times. There is an old logging camp at Whittaker station with several pieces of preserved logging machinery on the grounds as well as the old logging huts, etc. On the weekends you can buy tickets for a buffet dinner and Bluegrass music at the Whittaker station which makes for quite an enjoyable evening. I highly recommend this for couples as well as families. Cass Scenic Railroad rides are one of our family's favorite activities.

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  lynnbxter

  We enjoyed this trip immensely. It was very interesting to see how the logging was accomplished on the mountain.

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  442timh

  A long twisty road to get to the railway, but what a trip when you get there. We went to the top, and the views were stunning, especially as the leaves were turning. Poor quality coal so lots of smoke and fuss. We also had a very knowledgeable lady show us round the works, allin all agreat day out.