West Virginia Central Railroad - 24 and 25 June 2016
Adrainne operating on the West Virgina Central Railroad
The West Virginia Central Railroad (WVCR) is located near the center of the state and passes through Barbour, Randolph, Pocahontas and Webster counties. It was purchased from CSX Transporation on September 26, 1997. The railroad is comprised of the former CSXT Belington, Tygart and Laurel Subdivisions and Dailey Branch. It has a total of 132.13 route miles. The WVCR connects with the Appalachian & Ohio Railroad at Tygart Junction. A private company under contract with the state operates the WVCR. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad (DGVR) performs all marketing, trains service and routine maintenance on the line.
Adrianne and Dan went on this excursion, a first for railcar 007. The spring had been wet and the rivers were high.
The Tygart Vallery River along the West Virginia Central
Riding with Steve and Dee Rinker and Jordan
We had the special pleasure of running with our friends Steve and Dee Rinker and thier grandaughter Jordan. Jordan made the trip extra special.
Jordan waving from her grandparent's unique railcar
We set on Friday afternoon, June 23. EC John Gonder did a wonderful organzing the check in and set on. That evening, Adrianne and Dan attended a show at the renovated train station featuring country music.
following rinkers around rocky curve
West Virginia Central Map
Rinkers lead 007 through the flood gates on the WVCRR
Jordan wanted to sit in 007 at one of our stops.
The run goes through some very beautiful West Virginia mountains and very enjoyable. Thanks to John Gonder for another well-organized and beautiful excursion!
