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Today’s modern populace continues to strive for a better understanding of our role as caretakers of planet earth. As a result, we have placed a greater emphasis on setting aside areas that contain significant natural attributes. One of these areas is the Monongahela National Forest in east central West Virginia. The central 350,000-acre portion of this wild mountain sanctuary is one of the most remote and inaccessible places remaining east of the Mississippi River. Indeed, many who visit this wonderful wilderness are surprised at its close proximity to so much of the population, being less than a day’s drive from most of the large east-coast cities.
Cutting directly through the center of this wilderness are the four great trains of the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad. With departures from different towns and small cities along their route, these trains transport you into some of the best scenery this side of the Rockies. Our unique collection of trains roll through deep canyons featuring narrow passages beside sheer rock walls with vivid views of unspoiled mountains. Along the way our trains travel beside three scenic cascading rivers, climb to over 4,000 feet in elevation, burrow under mighty Cheat Mountain (via an 1,800 foot tunnel featuring an “S” curve of the track inside), and negotiate the two sharpest mainline railroad curves in the U.S.!
Trips varying in length from a 2-hour, 11-mile round-trip to all-day, 128-mile adventures are offered on a variety of schedule choices throughout the year.
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