Once among the greatest railroad towns along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, Thurmond recaptures the days when steel rails, steam, and coal were …
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Sep 16, 2024
We drive be up from Beckley early in the morning over two one lane bridges to find a quiet ghost town. The town seems frozen in time except for the decay. The National Park System is as good to save … Full review by rogersober
Aug 20, 2024
This is a very interesting piece of history. The abandoned town is part of the New River Gorge National Park so there's a great visitor's center (in the depot) with a knowledgeable park ranger. It's … Full review by Karen123WV
Jul 21, 2024
I know they say this is a ghost town but I consider it more of an abandoned town as the train still does pass through. The one lane bridge that needs to be crossed to enter the town is a bit rattling… Full review by 922dlp
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is located in southern West Virginia. It is one hour east of Charleston, WV; 4 hours south of Pittsburgh, PA...
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