West Virginia's Newest Rail Excursion at Cass Scenic Railroad: The GREENBRIER EXPRESS Cass to Durbin

[@clinchfieldtheghostfriendly]

I heard that once Reading 2102, a large but somehow light northern type steam locomotive, once visited the cass scenic railroad back in 1971.

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

The Durbin station is original to circa 1902 and was in use by the C&O Railroad as an agency station until December 28, 1978 - the last day the C&O used the Greenbrier line from Durbin to Ronceverte. The station at Cass isn't quite that old. It is the third station to occupy that site and was completed in 1979. The second station burned in 1975 and they had a trailer serving as the ticket office in the interim four years. The C&O closed the agency at Cass in 1965, some five years after the lumber mill closed.

[@alana6779]

Really enjoyed this video I would love to take this scenic train ride ❤

[@valeriemckendree-fd4vg]

Looks like the perfect adventure for a couple of senior citizens. The scenery is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your outing with us.

[@WvFun]

Makes no difference, young or old, it’s a great time for everyone.

[@spencermatte924]

I agree

[@jamesfulk2301]

I LOVE CASS RAILROAD AND CANT WAIT TO TAKE THIS TRIP

[@calebbarkley3097]

Have a camp 4 miles above Cass love Cass and the trains

[@TheZamdog]

What a great way to relax and see WV! Fun for everyone.

[@jacksonsdrones]

This is such a good video! It's informal, it's edited very good, and its just Awesome! 7:29 That's Me, Mom, and Dad in the Back! 🤣 We came to railfan the trip from Cass to Durbin.

[@WvFun]

Thank you! We are just a family having fun while showing the world how wonderful West Virginia really is.

[@jacksonsdrones]

@@WvFun You all keep doing what You do!

[@bcmineresearch]

Skipped out of English class much?

[@lizlilly2589]

That looks like so much fun!!

[@WvFun]

We had a wonderful time on the Greenbrier Express! Highly recommended!

[@amospancake2586]

Thanks for sharing y’all have a beautiful family ❤ I do want to ride soon!

[@dirtbikeheaven1129]

If memory serves me correctly, that section of track was was washed out in the November 5, 1985 flood. I can remember seeing sections of track hanging in the air being held together only by the rails and ties. I’m pleasantly surprised it has finally been repaired. Something unique to Pocahontas County and not well known is that no water runs into the county on the surface of the ground, but eight rivers originate in the county and flow out. Those rivers are: Greenbrier Elk Williams Cherry Shavers Fork of the Cheat Cranberry Gauley Tygart Valley

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

Correct, the November 1985 Flood (caused by Hurricane Juan) washed out a lot of the Greenbrier line. CSRR ran some excursions along the line in 1984, but they had to stop short of Durbin because the State of West Virginia didn't own the track around Durbin at that time.

[@charliehenderson38]

Looks like a good time….👍

[@jamesfulk2301]

Awesome video

[@WvFun]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joegrazulis2810]

We rode the Salamander and the regular Cass ride multiple times. We love the rides there. The scenery is so nice. We did the Durbin Rocket almost 10 years ago also. We have tickets to do this ride in July.

[@ehadder]

Thanks for posting. I’m riding next week and this gives me an idea what to expect. I’ve been to Bald Knob multiple times, but I’m looking forward to this rare mileage.

[@Davidmwalter]

We went to Bald Knob last year. Unfortunately the weather was bad on our day up the mountain. This is a great day out for an adventure, the scenery, the sound of the train, and being part of the history of this amazing train ride. Great Video!!!!👌😀

[@nathancorcoran5347]

A ride from the Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass, West Virginia to the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad with Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #4 (Built by Lima Locomotive Works in December 1922). It is one of five operational Shay steam locomotives at the Cass Scenic Railroad.

[@RadnySmith]

I hope you state that the motive power is Shay geared locomotive built in Lima Oh. As a Shay it is wet steam with Stephenson links. I did the Durbin Rocket and the motive power was Heisler geared. I'm so jealous. I need to get back to Cass!

[@KenanTurkiye]

That's interesting. I ❤ trains, trams, take a ride, I have a folder on ''transportation'' (folder 2, in playlists) you will love them too :)

[@MrWhitelightning73]

We’re thinking about doing this for our anniversary. Wondering if there are restaurants and lodging.

[@JoJo-RDH]

Great video! We’re from WV and will be checking out this new path as we’ve done Whitaker and Bald Knob several times growing up. I looked at booking it and it looks like you book assigned seats? Thanks for sharing 😊

[@williampatrick2971]

Did the trains from Cass Railroad run on the Greenbrier River Trail when it was a railroad?

[@WvFun]

We didn’t see any information regarding that, but if I had to guess I am sure it did

[@lynncooper2761]

Do you know if the windows open in all the cars on the Greenbriar Express?

[@WvFun]

Yes they did

[@concorde2003]

I'd like to ride, but I'm concerned that it is a requirement to bring small children with me. I don't have any. Are rentals available?

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

Rental children?

[@joegrazulis2810]

If it is a shay, I think the max speed is like 25mph. One interesting note: shays have a siphon so they can get water out of a random stream.

[@DoriClement-fe6tj]

About half that or less. Logging locomotives we're not built for speed. They were built to climb up steep grades and run over very questionable track. That's why they need to get BC&G 2-8-0 rebuilt and running.

[@spencermatte924]

7 miles per hour

[@WvFun]

Correct!

[@ggreg2258]

Why is the music do ungodly loud ???? And you wife's voice is so low!!! Beautiful area.