Cass Scenic Railroad
Durbin Rocket
Cheat Mountain Salamander
West
Virginia Train Adventure
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$689.00 per person double
$649.00 p.p. triple $629.00 p.p. quad.
$859.00 single
Early Bird discount
of $50.00 per person if paid in full by May 23, 2012
Includes: Roundtrip motorcoach transportation, 3 night
lodging, admission per itinerary, 8 meals (3-Breakfast, 2-lunch, 3-Dinners),
taxes, baggage handling, and Imperial escort..
We start our adventure with a stop at HARTSTONE POTTERY
located just outside of Zanesville, Ohio. Learn the history of pottery
and take
a production tour of their facilities.
Enjoy the skill of the talented craftsmen
and artisans as they produce hand-painted stoneware. This evening we
take a ride
on THE VALLEY GEM, an authentic sternwheeler
for a scenic cruise into
the Muskingum Valley. Enjoy dinner and the beautiful views!
The next day we travel to the NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY
OBSERVATORY in Green Bank, West Virginia. Scientists from all over
the world come here to study planets, comets, quasars and galaxies. See the
Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio
telescope,
as we take a fascinating tour of this facility.
Next, we take a ride
on the CASS SCENIC RAILROAD. We are transported back in time to relive
the era of steam-driven locomotives.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the vast
wilderness.
Our third day we’ll ride & experience the sights & sounds
of one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. THE DURBIN ROCKET TRAIN
is powered by a rare steam locomotive, Old #3, one of only three operating
Climax geared logging locomotives on earth. Ride in an authentic 1920-era coach
and vintage wooden caboose behind #3 as she puffs and whistles her way
along the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Northern Pocahontas County. Enjoy a
box lunch and the beautiful river and mountain views of the Monongahela
National Forest. We then travel by motorcoach to Cheat Bridge where we
board our next train, THE CHEAT MOUNTAIN SALAMANDER. Travel the unspoiled
mountain scenery passing through an 1,800-foot long tunnel built on an “S” curve
and make a stop at the inspirational HIGH FALLS of the CHEAT.
Dinner
tonight is included at the Railroad Restaurant Buffet. Afterwards, we head to
the AMERICAN MOUNTAIN THEATER for some
Branson Quality Entertainment.
The cast of professional performers will keep your toes tapping, hands clapping
and laughter ringing throughout the show.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in beautiful West Virginia!
Departure: Lafayette at 7:00am, Lebanon at 7:30am, Indianapolis at 8:00am