Directions to Depots

Directions to the Elkins Depot on Railroad Avenue - Traveling from
I-79 in West Virginia, take exit 99 to US Rt. 33 towards Elkins. You will exit at the Downtown Elkins exit from US 33 east (DO NOT USE the Crystal Springs/Old US 33 exit. The Downtown Elkins exit is much easier). Take a right turn at the bottom of the exit ramp. Go straight until you come to a stoplight and you will see the depot in the near distance. Stay straight at the stoplight.

Traveling from US 219, US 250, or US 33 west from the western Virginia general area, you will follow these routes until you arrive in Elkins at the Railroad Avenue (Go-Mart) stoplight. At this light, turn left. The depot will be ahead and on the right.

Notes on the Elkins Depot:
*The Rail and Trail Gift Shop is located in the depot.
*The ticket window is located between the information center and the Rail and Trail Gift Shop inside the depot.
*Restrooms are located in the depot.

Directions to the Belington Station - Traveling from I-79, use exit 99. After exiting, travel east on US Route 33. Follow US Route 33 for approximately 31 miles to the Belington/Philippi exit at the stoplight (US Route 250) and turn left (north). Travel north on US Route 250 for approximately 5 1/2 miles. The parking area will be on the left directly before the stoplight.

Notes on the Belington Station:
* There are no restroom facilities at the loading area; however, there are restroom facilities on board the New Tygart Flyer.
*Gifts can be purchased at the Rail and Trail Store located in the Elkins Depot during the 40 minute layover.

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Directions to Cheat Bridge - From Elkins, travel south on US 250. From Huttonsville, continue on US 250 south for approximately 14 miles. Once you cross the bridge and the 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.

If traveling north on US 250, drive approximately 6 miles north of Durbin, WV. A gravel road will be on your left and is marked with a Cheat Mountain Salamander sign. If you miss the turn off, cross the railroad tracks and the bridge. There is a roadway immediately on the left that you can turn in. The area is wide enough to turn a large motor coach.

Notes on Cheat Mountain Salamander and boarding station:
*Guests must walk up steps to board the Cheat Mountain Salamander.
*Tickets will be distributed from the small station office at Cheat Bridge.
*Only one restroom (rustic style) is available at the boarding station. No restrooms are available on board the Cheat Mountain Salamander. Other restrooms (rustic style) can be found at the Spruce and High Falls stops, which are 1 ¼ hours into the trip.
*Snacks, candy, and cold drinks can be purchased on board the Cheat Mountain Salamander

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Directions to Durbin - Arriving from the north, take US 250 south from Elkins approximately 37 miles and the depot is the yellow and white building on the right as you proceed through town.

Traveling from the south, Durbin can be reached by traveling on State Route 92 north from the White Sulphur Springs exit of I-64.

If traveling from Snowshoe Mountain Resort or from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, State Route 92 can be reached by traveling State Route 66 east. State Route 66 intersects with State Route 92 approximately 6 miles from the town of Cass, WV.

Restrooms:
There are four restrooms after guests walk across the track to the depot where people will be boarding. Restrooms are in the first door waiting area. There are also restrooms in the second (middle door) waiting area. There is one restroom facility at the Piney Island destination.

Notes on the Durbin Depot:
*The Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad offices are across the street from the depot in the Rail & Trail souvenir store.
*The train seating consist includes an open air covered coach car, an open observation car, and three covered cabooses. Guests are welcome to move from car to car as the ride commences and may sit anywhere they choose.

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