Historic Passenger Train Excursion April 12-13

Grundy, VA to Devon, WV - This trip will operate over the Norfolk Southern Pocahontas Division’s Buchanan Branch line (former Norfolk & Western Railway) on a 72-mile round trip.  Departure location will be the Grundy Town Center shopping complex parking deck at 1179 Riverview Drive.   Departure times are 8:00am or 2:30pm, returning around 12:30pm and 7:00pm, respectively.  Passengers will stay on the train for the entire trip, including while the train is turned around in Devon. The route begins in Virginia and takes riders through a portion of Kentucky before touching the edge of West Virginia, following the Levisa Fork River and passing through several tunnels.  It ends uniquely by exiting from a tunnel onto a double-bridged wye track over the Tug Fork River. A commissary car will be included on the train selling snacks, soft drinks, and light food items.  A gift shop will also be featured on board for those wishing to purchase souvenir items.  For visitors information about Pike County, Kentucky, including lodging options, click HERE

Tickets: Starting at $35 per seat for passengers age 3 & up.  Everyone age 3 & up requires a ticket; under 3 is no charge if not occupying a seat.

Coach Class: $35 (food not included – see note about commissary car above.)   Coach Class seating is provided in temperature controlled modern cars with fixed back seats.

Deluxe Coach: $45 (food not included – see note about commissary car above.)  Deluxe Coach seating is provided in climate controlled vintage cars with reclining back seats.