Durbin Rocket
Roundtrip Time: 2 hours

In historic Durbin, you have the opportunity to ride & experience the sights & sounds of one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. The DURBIN ROCKET Excursion Train is powered by a rare steam locomotive; Old #3, one of only three operating Climax geared logging locomotives on earth. This 55-ton antique was built in 1910 for the Moore-Keppel Lumber Co in nearby Randolph County. Today you can ride in authentic 1920-era coach and vintage wooden cabooses behind #3 as she puffs & whistles her way along the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Northern Pocahontas County. Your ride covers 10.5 miles in 2 hours and offers many beautiful river and mountain views in the Monongahela National Forest.

Stay awhile in Durbin & visit the RAIL & TRAIL STORE on Main Street across from the Depot where you will find a large selection of souvenirs, gifts, & T-shirts, along with the famous “Big Scoop” hand dipped ice cream cones. We invite you to share a few hours of relaxation & fun on The DURBIN ROCKET excursion train in century old Durbin, WV

Trip Details - Important Information:

• Reservations are strongly recommended. Tickets may be picked up at the Rails & Trails Store, located across Main Street from the Durbin Depot. Same day tickets may be purchased based upon availability.
• Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• No Restrooms are located on the train, but restroom facilities are available prior to departure inside the Depot and during the layover at Piney Island.

Group Tour Info

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Before & After

Stay awhile in Durbin and visit the RAIL & TRAIL STORE on Main Street across from the Depot where you will find a large selection of souvenirs, gifts, and t-shirts, along with the famous "Big Scoop" hand-dipped ice cream cones.

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory located in Green Bank WV is a national facility devoted to radio astronomy and home to the world's largest fully-steerable radio telescope - the Green Bank
Telescope. Free public tours are offer daily Memorial Day through Labor Day and Wednesday through Sunday rest of the year. Visit www.gb.nrao.edu or call 304-456-2150 for tour information.

The Durbin Depot is located in Pocahontas County WV.

Visit their web site for more information on recreation and and other visitor services in the area.