New Tygart Flyer
Roundtrip Time: Choose 4 hour or 7 hour trip
From Elkins to High Falls of the Cheat or begin from Belington for an all day trip (Sundays only).

This smooth climate-controlled passenger train has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting mountain wilderness excursion rides in the US. The 4-hour, 46 mile round trip departs at 11:20AM from the restored Elkins depot at One Station Square.

This ride features two separate mountain grades, an “S” curve tunnel, passage into a 1,500’ deep canyon with steep densely forested slopes, and crossing a high bridge over the rushing Shavers Fork of the Cheat River.

A ride of 7-hours duration traveling a total of 78 miles departs at 10AM from Belington each Sunday during the summer and fall seasons. This expanded trip includes the scenic Nova-Scotia Rocks area and many excellent views of the Tygart Valley River.

Both the 4-hour and 7-hour trips culminate at the inspirational “High Falls of Cheat,” an 18’ high, 150’ wide waterfall in one of the most remote & pristine settings in the eastern US.

So for a comfortable ride thru spectacular mountain wilderness on a vintage passenger train, come ride along with us on the NEW TYGART FLYER!

Trip Details - Important Information:

• Reservations are strongly recommended. Reserved tickets may be picked up at the Elkins Depot. Same day tickets may be purchased based upon availability.
• Ticket offices located in Elkins and Belington open 45 minutes prior to departure.

Group Tour Info

Every effort will be made to seat groups as close together as possible on the train. Some of our cars have table seating that works better for groups. Please let us know your needs prior to boarding.

Click here for more information on group tour planning and motorcoach tours.

Before & After

The New Tygart Flyer departs from the Elkins Depot located in the historic rail yard in downtown Elkins. You will be within walking distance of many unique downtown merchants and the Holiday Inn Express. A walking map of downtown Elkins is available at the Welcome Center located inside the depot.

Visit the American Mountain Theater after your train ride. The show that everyone is talking about located adjacent to the depot in Elkins Historic Rail Yard. AMT is a live two-hour music and comedy stage show featuring country, gospel, forties and fifties music and bluegrass. Call them directly for more information on show times and reservations at 1-800-943-3670.

Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express – 304-630-2266 – located in the Rail Yard next to the depot
Days Inn – 304-637-4667
Elkins Motor Lodge – 304-636-1400
Graceland Inn & Restaurant – 304-637-1600
Tunnel Mountain B&B – 304-636-1684
Land of Canaan (Canaan Valley) – 304-866-4788 (45 minutes east of Elkins)
Canaan Valley Resort – 304-866-4121 (45 minutes east of Elkins)
Stonewall Resort - 888.278.8150 (45 minutes west of Elkins on 1-79)

Cabins and Camping
Revelles River Resort – 304) 636-0023
Cheat River Lodge – 304-636-2301
Shavers Fork Cabin Rentals – 304-636-9220
Pegasus Farm Campground & Music Park – 800-768-2087

Dining
Graceland Inn
Beanders at Due North
Elkins Motor Lodge
CJ Maggies
Kissel Stop
Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House
The Sunken Garden and Outback Café
The Lodge at Kelly Mountain
El Gran Sabor
Applebee’s
Bob Evans
Unexpected Treasures
Tabby’s Grille
Scotty’s Diner
Calain’s Cove (Bowden area)
The River Car (Bowden area)
Bella’s Restaurant (Bowden Area)

Visit Randolph County Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information on activities and services our area has to offer.