Cass Scenic Railroad

Cass Scenic Railroad We are a historic steam-powered tourist railroad located in the heart of West Virginia! Aboarrrrd”!
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A ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad is a thrilling experience for young and old who may never have seen a steam locomotive. Both are filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation as they approach the old Cass Depot to get tickets from the Agent for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. With a clang, Clang, CLANG of the bell and CHUG, Chug, chug of pistons, the train lurches forward to begin a mem

orable, spine tingling ride. STEEL wheels clickety-click in increasing tempo as the train picks up speed on the same standard gauge rails over which more than ONE BILLION board feet of lumber and an equal volume of pulpwood were shipped during the early part of the century, testimony to the vastness and incalculable wealth of this once virgin timber stand. From the open observation coaches, passengers may drink in the unfolding panorama of remote and beautiful West Virginia scenery, or catch an occasional glimpse of wildlife scurrying away from the huffing, puffing iron monsters. POWERFUL engines easily push the cars up grades averaging four to five per cent, and at times an astonishing 10%. Two of the few remaining switchbacks anywhere in the US afford added excitement on the road, one of the highest non-cog railroads east of the Rocky Mountains.

06/03/2026

NEW EVENTS. SAME GREAT CELEBRATION.

We're a little over TWO WEEKS away from this year's Cass Days celebration and we're changing things up a bit!

FRIDAY NIGHT:
5PM: Live Music with Ryan Krofcheck
Our favorite ramblin’ mountain musician returns to kick off the weekend with an mix of blues, rock, and folk with a unique Appalachian flair!

6PM - ???: Annual Cake Walk
Bring a cake, cupcakes, cookies, or your favorite dessert! Concessions will be available for purchase.
Cost to walk: $0.25 per ticket or 5 for $1.00

SATURDAY:
Plan on staying all day to take in our Arts & Eats Street Fair, Steam & Strings Fest, Kid’s Play Zone, Co****le Tournament, Community Dinner + Raffle!

9AM - 5PM: Arts & Eats Street Fair
Come check out an incredible selection of local artisans on hand all day long!

10AM: Parade of Steam

12PM - 7PM: Kid's Action Zone (NEW EVENT)
Inflatables + Games for kids to play all afternoon long!

2PM - 7PM: Steam & Strings Fest
Live Music featuring Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, Heather Alley & Lincoln Mash, First Day In Town, + Hunter Berry Band

2PM - 5PM: Cass Days Co****le Tournament (NEW EVENT)
Cash prizes will be awarded for the winner. Teams only. $20/team

4PM - 7PM: Community Dinner + Raffle (NEW EVENT)
Let's break some bread and give away some incredible prizes! Raffle tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY (June 5th) and limited to 200. Ticket purchase will include food (while supplies last). Food will also be available for purchase separately.

The Parade of Steam & Cass Days returns Saturday, June 20th!Admission to the parade and Cass Days Festivities is FREE!At...
06/03/2026

The Parade of Steam & Cass Days returns Saturday, June 20th!

Admission to the parade and Cass Days Festivities is FREE!

Attendees will have the opportunity to view all of our operable, steam locomotives, from the Cass parking lot as they move down the rails.

The legendary locomotives will begin staging at the Cass Depot at 10am, with the parade following shortly after and lasting approximately an hour.

Learn more at: https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/parade-of-steam/

Happy Monday!We thought some of you might enjoy this photo of Climax 9 sitting at Whittaker Station during a recent test...
06/01/2026

Happy Monday!

We thought some of you might enjoy this photo of Climax 9 sitting at Whittaker Station during a recent test run!

05/31/2026

The whistle echoes through the mountains as Shay No. 5 climbs the grade, just a half mile from the end of the line at Bald K**b.

Video captured during the Titans of Logging Photo Special. Join us this October for our next photography event! 🚂📸

Blue skies, mountain views, and the sound of a steam whistle echoing through the hills. It has been a beautiful weekend ...
05/31/2026

Blue skies, mountain views, and the sound of a steam whistle echoing through the hills. It has been a beautiful weekend for a train ride in the mountains of West Virginia. 🚂

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05/17/2026

The whistle blows as Shay locomotive No. 5 announces her arrival at Bald K**b. The telephoto view emphasizes the railroad’s punishing climb, with grades approaching 9%.

The 2026 summer season officially kicked off today with the departures of Greenbrier Express and Bald K**b trains. Next ...
05/16/2026

The 2026 summer season officially kicked off today with the departures of Greenbrier Express and Bald K**b trains. Next weekend, service expands with trips to Whittaker Station and our limited Spruce trips joining the schedule.

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to Cass for another season of mountain railroading, scenic views, and unforgettable memories.

Learn more and plan your visit at www.mountainrail.com

The first ever Castaway Camp Car guests have departed Cass for their weekend stay. Guests are transported the 1.7 miles...
05/14/2026

The first ever Castaway Camp Car guests have departed Cass for their weekend stay. Guests are transported the 1.7 miles to the camp site, located steps away from the Greenbrier River, onboard our historic Virginian Railway Caboose, which also adds additional space.

Mower Lumber Co. #419 is the last survivor of the fleet of Cass-built camp cars that moved with the high-line skidders across the mountain. It has now been restored with modern amenities added, including a kitchen and bathroom.

Availability remains for all of our Castaway experiences this year, to learn more visit www.mountainrailwv.com

05/13/2026

Earlier this month we made history operating all three major geared locomotive types together, for the first time ever at Cass! This was an occasion that many fans of the Cass Railroad had looked forward to for decades.

The Shay, Climax and Heisler locomotives are seen here during the “three locomotive race” which took place at the Titans of Logging Photography Weekend.

Train rides to the ghost town of Spruce return next Saturday, May 23rd! Only FOUR of these special trips will take place...
05/13/2026

Train rides to the ghost town of Spruce return next Saturday, May 23rd! Only FOUR of these special trips will take place in 2026 on May 23rd, July 11th, August 8th and September 5th.

Once known as the highest and coldest incorporated town east of the Mississippi and accessible only by rail, Spruce has become a popular destination for those wanting to experience the notorious site.

Learn more: https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cass-scenic-spruce-trip/

Address

12363 Cass Road
Cass, WV
26241

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13046369477

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