CCR Members! We have had two rooms at our lodging location become available. If you are interested in participating in this fabulous overnight event, please contact Mike Douberly @ 804 690-3752 or @ sotrans@earthlink.net.
Bald Knob WV Scenic Rail Overnight Cruise
OD-Mike Douberly
Fall scenic train ride, overnight stay (at your option) and return the next day.
The plan would be to depart Saturday morning, drive 4.5 hours to Cass, WV, arriving in time to board the train. A 4.5 hour round trip train trip including lunch. Stay overnight at a location to be determined; a group dinner, returning home Sunday.
The cost of the train ticket would be $57 per person. You can view the train excursion on the below website, the Cass Scenic Bald Knob trip.
http://mountainrailwv.com/tour/cass-scenic-railroad-bald-knob-trip/ ;
Contact Mike Douberly to register for this event: sotrans@earthlink.net
Bald Knob – Approximately 22-mile, 4.5 hr. Round – trip Excursion
At an elevation of 4,842 feet, Bald Knob is the third highest point in West Virginia. Located 11 miles up the mountain from Cass, the Bald Knob overlook offers spectacular views (on a clear day) into two states and into the valley below, home to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. The train will also makes a stop at Whittaker Station for a 30 minute layover. A “King of the Road” hobo lunch will be provided to enjoy with your ride as well.
