In historic Durbin, you have the opportunity to ride & experience the sights and sounds of one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. The DURBIN ROCKET Excursion Train is powered by a rare steam locomotive; Old #3 is one of only three operatin

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Durbin Depot

#3 East Main St., Durbin, West Virginia 26264

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    This 55-ton antique was built in 1910 for the Moore-Keppel Lumber Co. in nearby Randolph County. Today you can ride in an authentic 1920-era coaches and vintage wooden cabooses behind #3 as she puffs and whistles her way along the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Northern Pocahontas County. Your ride covers 10.5 miles in 2 hours and offers many beautiful river and mountain views in the Monongahela National Forest.

    Stay awhile in Durbin and visit the RAIL & TRAIL STORE on Main Street across from the Depot where you will find a large selection of souvenirs, gifts, & T-shirts, along with the famous “Big Scoop” hand-dipped ice cream cones. We invite you to share a few hours of relaxation and fun on The DURBIN ROCKET excursion train in century old Durbin, West Virginia.

    Departure Dates:

    May: Saturday & Sunday all month plus 25 & 28

    June: Saturday & Sunday all month plus 21, 22, 28, 29

    July: Thursday through Sunday all month

    August: Thursday through Sunday all month

    September: Saturday & Sunday all month plus 20, 21, 27, 28

    October: Tuesday through Sunday all month (except 30 & 31)

    Train departs each day of operation at 10:00am and 2:30pm. Train ride lasts approximately 2 hours.

    Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. No Restrooms are located on the train, but restroom facilities are available prior to departure inside the Depot and during the layover at Hevener Island.

    In historic Durbin, you have the opportunity to ride & experience the sights and sounds of one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. The DURBIN ROCKET Excursion Train is powered by a rare steam locomotive; Old #3 is one of only three operatin

    2/3/12 9:40 AM

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