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Written by Web Master
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 |
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Traveled to the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in Cass West Virginia. This is like a trip back in time to a logging town with a company store and a steam train railroad. We stayed in nearby Marlinton and a group of twelve motorcycles rode to Cass for the steam train ride up the side of the mountain.
We started by eating lunch in the company store, which in times past would have been the mercantile for the town.  - Cass Scenic Railroad
The train whistle blew and we proceeded down the steep steps from the store to the depot and the boarding area. We boarded the steam train and rode the train up the switchbacks on the side of the mountain. On the top of the mountain we stopped at a recreated logging camp named Whittaker.  Whittaker A tour guide explained the logging life and the history of the area. We rode the train back down the mountain, doubling back on the route twice. Back in the valley, we started up our motorcycles and and headed back to the Marlinton for the night. A great train ride ride that I’d recommend to anyone. Photos of the trip are also online here. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 31 August 2008 )
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