Cass Scenic Railroad, Cass West Virginia Steam Train, Mountain Train Ride With 2 Switchbacks, Part 1

Shay Steam locomotive train ride up steep mountain grade through 2 railroad switchbacks to top of the mountain! Welcome to the Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass, West Virginia. The steam train does a run by so we can see the rusty rail before and the shiny rail after the train passes. Then we ride the train through the Cass railroad yard, through the switchbacks and to the 3rd highest point in West Virginia! Along the way we see miles of mountains and we refill the train with water. The train starts at the replica train station along the old Chesapeake And Ohio Railway and then takes the original Cass right of way. The original tracks were unballasted, smaller pound stick rail and standard gauge track. The end of the video shows a steam locomotive being refilled with water and we have the usual dog and slide show. We stayed 2 nights in an old company home in town that is owned by the state and we stayed one night in a nearby motel that has a view of the train station. The state owns the old company town and the railroad. This railroad is a must see for every railfan! Trains use 160.455. I filmed this on July 17, 2020 and I am going back again this June. This is Part 1 and Part 2 will show the train ride coming down the mountain and more runbys. Thanks for watching! Please thumbs up and watch another JawTooth video to help my channel.
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[@EH-nw6bu]

As a resident of West "By God'" Virginia, I have rode this train on several occasions. I loved the video and wanted to tell you that I truly appreciate you posting this. Two things that stood out with your video. One, there wasn't a whole lot of background music or other non-essential distractions added into your video, I cannot express how much I appreciate that. Secondly, I truly appreciate the fact that you brought the kids along and offered them explanations to their questions. It is always heart warming to see families being together and enjoying a day together. Thanks again, glad you could all enjoy the day having a great time and enjoying the clean mountain air!!!!

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it! We are making plans to revisit again next month

[@EH-nw6bu]

@@JawTooth It's always a great time at Cass. You should rent the caboose and stay the night up top. It is truly a great experience.

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks for your kind remarks.😎👌👍

[@CrazyPetez]

Love the steam whistle, so much more pleasing than droning, moaning diesel air horns.

[@JawTooth]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Deadbuck73]

That whistle in the morning... it’s gotta be like the cannons on Constitution... so glad that freedom rings regularly!

[@JawTooth]

I'm working on a video right now with cannons being fired. Lol

[@patrickrosencrancerosencra5703]

@@JawTooth *☺️

[@emeraldzebra9360]

Same Freedom we get here in the UK as my local line has the same sound on their locomotives

[@robertheinkel6225]

Interesting crane rail car.

[@shenaluke]

Sitting at a table with my bible and coffee,hearing that whistle would just make my day.

[@faithford9143]

Wonderful. Thanks for the video beautiful site

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelkuck9335]

WOW! 😳😊😊 So Beautiful! realy amazing. I never saw so many runable Waggons and steam locomotives. 👍👍😍😍😋 Well maintenanced and in full funtion. Respect to all Staff and thanks alot for their continous work. 👍👍👍 The big plus is the landscape it runs through. 😍😍💋😊😊😊 Best Greets from the northwest of Northrhine Westfalia and Germany. 👍👍👍👍😆😋😋😋

[@vernonmatthews181]

😎👌👍

[@thelincolnrailfan]

Awesome! I LOVE that whistle at the beginning of the vid

[@gpc178sm]

So do I!

[@paulh1728]

Thanks for being our tour guide.This would make a great vacation spot up on top of the mountain.🏁🏁

[@martinmarsola6477]

A very scenic tour. Thank you. 👍🇺🇸

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulbergen9114]

A marvel of engineering for its day with all those gears spinning. What a sight. That uphill braking to stop for water was fantastic plus those unspoiled views of the valleys. At one time Milwaukee had 2 industrial spurs with switchbacks both now abandoned but the one has a 30ft section of trestle preserved that used to host FM switchers booming on the hill. Don't forget to take a moment to pay tribute to those who gave all so that we have the freedom including pursuing this hobby

[@ilikesalt7245]

What a great hobby it is, but greater are men and women that have and are serving.

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks Paul ! 😎👌👍

[@rpdobbler]

Cass West Virginia is one of my favorite places on Earth!

[@777Timberwolf]

this is the most scenic advertisers I have ever seen, That is going to be on my bucket list.

[@Cedarsman.]

Thank you so much Brian for this wonderful trip 👌👍🤗

[@JawTooth]

My pleasure!

[@ianwells5667]

Thank you for that, will never get to ride this train myself, so I'm glad you did it for me

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianwells5667]

@@JawTooth Roll on part 2, start the video son lol

[@train1962]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Scenery! That locomotive is quite impressive.Amazing that it handles that grade so well.Great video Son!

[@JawTooth]

It sure is!

[@dugundug1336]

there was a day.. when steam reigned supreme.

[@davidvilabrera]

Wonderful bucolic scenery - great outdoor views !

[@horror-metal-mike4320]

Very AWESOME Cass Scenic steam train with old railroad cars and tracks ! All the old caboose cars and steam locomotives are very COOL JT! NEAT old crane, coal cars, and rail work cars! BEAUTIFUL SCENERY and a BEAUTIFUL steam locomotive pulling passenger cars through the mountains of WEST VIRGINIA! I love that old steam locomotive smoke, very NICE! Very BEAUTIFUL scenery at the Bald Nob overview, breathtaking! Thanks JT!

[@joohop]

What A Cool Little Trip Thanks For Sharing Bro Bless Up

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joohop]

@@JawTooth Lookin Forward To The Next Instalment Earthling Bless Up

[@chesterraybon3442]

Now that was COOL. Just a laid back ride through the mountains. 😎👍👌

[@JawTooth]

Oh yeah!

[@vernonmatthews181]

A holiday whilst on holiday !! 😎👌👍

[@ilikesalt7245]

Glad you got on the train!

[@BirdsNatureTravel]

Interesting and beautiful green surroundings

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for visiting

[@craigpalmer5693]

Awesome picture in Cass west Virginia train ride sounds fun really like take vacation up there away from Orlando Florida awesome horn jaw tooth bless you my friend memorial weekend weather is cloudy sunny day

[@spymaine89]

yes whistle to high for kids , moms remember to take ear protectors ,and sunglasses for embers . ha ha always something .

[@gravelydon7072]

And a hat if you ride in the open car when it is attached. the bigger the brim, the less chance of a cinder doing something.

[@Archiemonty]

❤ people who as a hobby? Restore and maintain (to working order) of these ladies.. 👍

[@vernonmatthews181]

😎👌👍

[@rachelolvera9435]

How interesting. When she mentioned the cars where originally transport cars to transport logs to the saw mills , I imagined The show the Walton’s . Remember they were in West Virginia and they owned a saw mill. I imagined a train like this transporting logs to that area to cut at the mill .

[@vernonmatthews181]

Those were the days, logging for the mills !😎👌👍

[@scottleidenberger4007]

Awesome ! That was a great whistle. Thanks for sharing. And I'll wait cause I know their is more.

[@JawTooth]

Yes, there is always more!

[@akaray3524]

Ya gotta love those old steamers.Great video Mr.Tooth🚂

[@JawTooth]

You got that right!

[@chrisryan5339]

Great train ride. Thanks. Chris from England.

[@JawTooth]

Many thanks!

[@62nantch]

Thank you!! You just helped me figure out where I'm going to head for a long weekend this summer!

[@fogdan]

Very Cool!! Awesome Job!!!

[@JawTooth]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamesmarlowe8231]

I always wanted to ride Cass. Thanks Jaw!! Great video.👍🏼

[@t0ny1189]

Wow what a cool train and piece of American history... hopefully one day I can take a ride on that train. I used to go visit my grandparents every summer in the Smoky Mountains and the views from that train kinda remind me of it...very scenic.

[@JawTooth]

You should!

[@surrayajuttcharity]

Nice 👍 sharing

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for visiting

[@brianhickey5949]

I bet they have to machine their own parts to maintain that beauty :) I like the spirit and tenacity of the folks who keep these scenic RRs running. Very cool. I hope the train is open in June. Some RR's remain closed - probably lost a lot of money last year.

[@JawTooth]

They are open. I am going back in June

[@brianhickey5949]

@@JawTooth Cool :)

[@JonathonWebb-mi2fb]

And jaw tooth and that's cool ride steam train spend two nights in cabin ❤ 😊

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Good stuff thanks for talking us along! 😊

[@willyct207]

Thanks for the cool ride Mr J.T. That is one way to see parts of the dream country from here in South Africa!!

[@JawTooth]

Greetings to you in South Africa! Wow, that is a long way away

[@gingerbread6614]

Thank you, great ride. Love seeing the old engines.

[@JawTooth]

More to come!

[@sheldonfcarlson]

Thanks for the ride! Almost like being there. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheSuperStarCarWash]

This is the most amazing coolest video J. tooth had produced. I am modeling coal mining operations in West Virginia in the fall of 1948 on an n scale 4x3 layout. So this video here is by far my favorite video on KZbin! Excellent work. -from Buffalo

[@janetmillsrice]

thanx for sharing!!

[@JawTooth]

My pleasure!

[@hernanpatricioorellanaalar3473]

Shay Steam Action! Thank you very much Mr. Jaw Tooth!!

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching !

[@silverhawk24]

Amazing video jawtooth loved the live action steam engine that ride looks just as fun as the Strasburg railroad

[@kdtv1110]

Sliver do you know why wwot don’t give me a heart

[@kdtv1110]

Hey

[@silverhawk24]

Idk but hey man

[@kdtv1110]

I don’t know what I did

[@joycegriesing9807]

Stunning views. Looks like a worthwhile trip up the mountain.

[@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont]

5:25 - Shay 5 was built in 1905 and has spent its entire life on the same property under four operators - West Virginia Pulp and Paper, Mower Lumber Company, Midwest Raleigh, and the State of West Virginia (Cass Scenic RR).

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks for your imfo. 😎👌👍

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Nice train ride up the mountain , cool sounding train whistle and a very interesting drive system on the loco ( I don't think I have seen a drive system like that before ) .

[@johncombs2990]

Yes. Geared locomotives (Heisler, Shay, Climax) aren't fast but they have superior traction and maneuverability on the rough, steep, curvy mountain railroads. Just what you need for logging and mining operations.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

@@johncombs2990 cool , thanks

[@johncombs2990]

@@thomasfletcher4765 Glad to be of help. I like to give information to people.

[@mikelwylie1649]

Awsome video of the classic logging shea steam trains its truly awsome and amazing to see those steamers restored and running

[@leohoward7282]

This is a wounderful trip would love to see more videos like this the landscape is gorgeous hopefully will get see this railway in real life once the restrictions are removed.

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome video of cass JT!!!!

[@MrPeerum]

Amazing ride,almost the Amazon forrest.thanks for the video,wait for part.2. greetz:Peer.

[@kens.3729]

NO Mosquitoes🦟to worry about this Summer thanks to Steam train in this neck of woods. 😬👍

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Pretty good video at Cass Scenic Railroad.

[@bobbiecarr4813]

Thank you so much for making a Cass video. We did this a few years ago & LOVED the shea engines. The scenery was awesome all the way to Bald Knob. Thank you so much again for making all these train videos. We watch them all. Tony & Bobbie Tupelo,MS

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching my videos!

[@gabeburton7741]

Back in the 80's my mama and I drove from Roanoke Va. To ride the cass up the mountain. Great memories.

[@derrickodyes1934]

great whisle on the climax!!

[@rachelolvera9435]

How exciting

[@JawTooth]

Thanks Rachel!

[@TheShootinStar]

We rode this nearly 3 years ago. Loved every second of it, and the view from the top is spectacular.

[@JawTooth]

This is probably my favorite train ride. The ride to the top has everything. We have done it twice when they had train races at the the top at Spruce. I filmed a steam train racing a diesel train

[@ogtme]

I took a ride on that train in the mid 90’s …neat hearing that gorgeous whistle echoing in the mountain! 👍👍👍

[@andrefane5499]

Amazing videos jaw tooth keep up the good work

[@JawTooth]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kdtv1110]

Awesome video

[@evangroves641]

Nice

[@wclogger1]

My favourite spot, travelled from British Columbia Canada to ride and visit this place.it was well worth the trip.

[@valeriebassett3107]

This video is pretty cool. It was if we were riding on the train. So cool. Beautiful scenery and wonderful sound.

[@CobbRailFilms]

Sweet

[@wayneisanamerican]

Love this place!

[@JawTooth]

The best!

[@martincarroll7470]

Love steam engines, saw them in operation on a main line railroad when I was a small boy. It was love at first sight.

[@JawTooth]

Awesome!

[@danbedford5419]

Luv that train ride up in the mountains

[@TrainsPlanesAutomobiles]

Another great video, keep the videos coming son.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks, will do!

[@prairiecollectors]

Very cool - thank you very much for sharing.

[@oldad6207]

A beautiful example of an external combustion engine. After riding the Cass, I realized how and why the phrase "internal combustion engine" came to be.

[@jasonasselin]

Very cool!

[@JawTooth]

I'm going back in June

[@jasonasselin]

@@JawTooth I'd make that trip. Thats a cool place!

[@allenwright95]

Geared steam locomotives it don't get any better than that should have brought your dog

[@joeblow593]

Was hoping one of those other railfans filming would yell out, hey jawtooth!!😁😁 awesome video tooth.

[@danielulz1640]

I liked that Jaw Tooth was filming rail fans filming Jaw Tooth! Ha ha ha.

[@michaelmurphy1531]

Great video thank you Jaw Tooth.

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pauljohansson4934]

Those geared locomotives are beasts.

[@brendanstrains9725]

Glad to see the cass scenic railroad climax still in running condition.

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

Have done that ride a few times. Can never get tired of the whistle and bell. I put my gopro on the tender great video. Thank for your time.

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamescotter5376]

Damn that's a pretty country I've never been to Virginia I got to get back there another good one thanks

[@rojayjohn]

Lol not Virginia. West Virginia there to different states

[@johnd2042]

Hope you have good weekend. Thanks for this video. Love hearing that whistle.

[@taslimchoudhary1253]

Awesome Video 👍👍🇮🇳👍👍

[@JawTooth]

Thank you so much 😀

[@StuartAxe]

What a wonderful and well put together video. Thanks JT.

[@tomsdotter3228]

Awesome video! Love that whistle. Thanks!

[@runswithwolf7498]

That is grand. Thanks for sharing 👍 superb.

[@JawTooth]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeremypreece870]

Hello from the UK. I love this video; Great scenery and we get to hear the commentary in real time. 1. It is always interesting to see the stuff at the lineside on preserved railways, so much historic rolling stock in various stages of repair/decay. 2. I have never seen a "switch back" before and so now I understand why the loco was pushing from the front. Look forward to the ride back down!

[@JawTooth]

Awesome, thank you! I am working on that video now

[@paulmishler402]

Nice, I'm gonna be going there this summer

[@JawTooth]

Me too in June

[@billhenry1117]

I love Cass!!! I have been there twice and and trying to figure out how to get there this year!!!!

[@celioleitao7303]

Awesome video of the railroad.

[@rgb2736]

Jaw Tooth,this video is Beautiful. I'm from Puerto Rico. I love Train. I see you many year ago. I like,when you said, but wait I have more.

[@JawTooth]

Lol, thanks for watching my videos!

[@teddycrenshaw223]

Wow that is so cool. Will have to put that on my bucket list for sure

[@vernonmatthews181]

Thanks for the Cass historical Steam Train journey, I knew those connecting rods looked familiar. At 9 percent grade you would want to sufficiently grease the palm of the engineer & fireman! Loved that view at the platform. Looks like a gentlemans bump stop, not the usual block of concrete, safe journey downhill. 😎👌👍

[@JawTooth]

Cool, thanks!

[@2flyabove]

Impressive locomotive -- great engineering. And the scenery is stunning. Thanks for your video, JawTooth.

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RailfanNetwork]

Good Sunday Morning Jawtooth!!

[@JawTooth]

Morning!

[@World.of.railways]

Great steam train video, well done! Best Regards Railherbie

[@sethtaylor5938]

On my bucket list to ride when we’re up North.

[@PatriseHenkel]

that thing really CLIMBS!

[@denimadept]

What was it like to be on the train rather than the guy standing by recording it from the ground this time? 😁

[@RogerThunderhandsGilbert]

I would shay, that was pretty damn good!

[@dougsturgill1356]

Great job on your video taken like we were on the trip with you,thanks