It is also located within walking distance of a number of big office buildings and Tysons corner shopping and a huge hotel. It finally reopened for service on April 11, 1866. In most cases, New . All in all, it holds approximately 2500 items on display, available for viewing. His images captured the end of an era for steam in the 1950s and 60s along the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Bench seating with 2 passengers per bench. The big Kanawha had a brief stint in the Southern's steam program at this time. Many were pulled up in the 1970's and 1980's although others were removed long before that. According to the railroad this event offers the following: "Your coaches will be pulled by one of our century-old steam locomotives for a trip on the Nevada Northern Railway mainline. Check out our list of these activities for your next visit to Virginia, and have a wonderful time ahead. Originally opened in 1963 and displaying many types of transportation equipment their prized pieces are railroad locomotives, including operational Norfolk & Western 4-6-4 #611 (J) and 2-6-6-4 #1218 (A). 611 has been restored to full operation and has begun scheduling steam train rides. by Travel + Leisure, Staunton is one of Virginia's most charming downtown vacation destinations. Our trains operate rain, snow, or shine. east, views beckon around every rock-cut bend. With limited seating available each Thursday-Sunday nights don't miss out on this magical journey and book your tickets in advance. Definitely recommended especially on warmer days when endless walking isn't nearly as enjoyable as a covered trolley! google_ad_slot = "0630565185"; It is filled with artefacts, memorabilia, a collection of railway station items, models of old trains, exhibits, and a lot more. Tickets include access to the walking tour of more than 100 historic buildings in one of the Old West's best preserved mining towns in Nevada City. Experience the old-school train ride and have a weekend trip that is one for the books. And it's not uncommon to see wildlife: eagles, antelope, hawks, and deer all call this wild part of the world home. This town has something for everybody! Train rides and the railway system as a whole mark an important significance to the history of Virginia. Veteran| $37 In nearby Baltimore, Maryland the country's first common-carrier (Baltimore & Ohio) was chartered in 1827 while not far away in the Palmetto State the South Carolina Canal & Rail Road Company opened what was then the world's longest railroad (136 miles) in October, 1833 between Charleston and Hamburg. One-way trips based on availability. The train will turn around in Ivy for the return journey and make