West Virginia Railroad Events for 2007

Here is a partial list of special events held by the various railroads in West Virginia:

May 25
Murder Mystery Special - Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Murder mystery, train ride, buffet dinner. Fee for event. Cass, 800-CALL WVA. www.cassrailroad.com

June 1-3
Whistles, Wings and Wildflowers Weekend - Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Birding and wildflower train with nature walks, talk and exploration of the outdoors. Lodging discount available. Cass, 800-CALL WVA. www.cassrailroad.com

June 16
Fiddles and Vittles Train - Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Evening train ride, buffet-style dinner, live bluegrass music. Also available other dates throughout the summer. Cass, 800-CALL WVA. www.cassrailroad.com

July 13-14
Roundhouse Raildays Roundhouse Raildays celebrates the historic one-of-a-kind roundhouse with exhibits and entertainment. Martinsburg, 304-260-4141. www.martinsburgroundhouse.com

July 18-21
Durbin Days Carnival, great entertainment, train rides, fireworks, parade and much more. Durbin, 800-336-7009. www.pocahontascountywv.com

July 23-29
Cowen Historical Railroad Festival Pageants, parade, fishing contest, car and motorcycle shows, horseshoe contest, arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Cowen, 304-226-3206.

September 29
Harvest Day & Harvest Special Train - Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Town fills with demonstrations, antique engines, storytelling, live music, dancing and train rides. Cass, 800-CALL WVA. www.cassrailroad.com

October 20-21
World-Famous New River Train 300-mile round-trip rail excursion from Huntington to Hinton, with a trip through the 65-mile New River Gorge. Huntington, 866-639-7487. www.newrivertrain.com

November 10-11
Pocahontas NRHS Model Train Show Complete show for all railroad enthusiasts. Family event not to be missed. Bluefield, 304-431-2593.