Take The Autumn Colors Express Train Ride Through West Virginia For A Scenic Fall Foliage Adventure
West Virginia is renowned for its breathtaking natural attractions, and no time is that more apparent than during the fall. As the temperatures cool, the leaves begin to transform into brilliant hues of red, gold, and yellow, and the effect is nothing short of mesmerizing. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate this beautiful season, you can hop aboard the Autumn Colors Express for a scenic train ride. The opportunity to travel on an authentic vintage railcar through the New River Gorge is one you won’t soon forget.
The train ride is scheduled for October 25, 26, and 27, 2019. Be sure to reserve your seat now!
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All aboard! The Autumn Colors Express is gearing up for what promises to be its best season yet. This one-of-a-kind trip through the New River Gorge is an adventure that everyone in West Virginia should experience.
The excursion begins at promptly 7:00 a.m. when the train boards. Shortly after, the train will depart the historic Chesapeake & Ohio railway station in downtown Huntington. The last time a C&O train left this station was 1971!
You can sit back and relax as the vintage locomotive takes you from one incredible attraction to the next. The first stop of the day is Charleston, where passengers are also invited to board the train. From there, you’ll want to look out for the scenic Kanawha Falls.
After passing through the abandoned town of Thurmond, the train will arrive in Hinton, West Virginia at approximately 11:30 a.m. Passengers will have the opportunity to stretch their legs, find a local spot for lunch, and enjoy the autumn scenery of this historic train town.
At 3:00 p.m. the train will depart from Hinton and make its way back to Huntington, where it will arrive around 7:00 p.m. On the way back, you can look forward to the same breathtaking scenery you enjoyed on the first leg of the trip.
No matter your reason for hopping aboard the Autumn Colors Express, you’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for West Virginia’s railroad history and unparalleled natural beauty.
What are your thoughts on this incredible scenic train ride through the New River Gorge in West Virginia? We’d love to hear from you! For more information, you can visit the official website by clicking here.
And don’t forget to reserve your seats by clicking here.
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