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THE NEW RIVER TRAIN - 2008 |
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On October 18, 2008, I, and two friends from the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, served as Car Hosts on the world famous New River Train Excursion. It was the 42nd year that the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, of which we were members, has sponsored this fabulous ride. |
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This year's train was 27 passenger cars long, made up of Amtrak coaches and many private cars. Three Amtrak P42DC 4250 HP units pulled our train at speeds of over 70 MPH at times. We departed from the former C&O Railway depot at Huntington, WV and traveled thru some of the most spectacular fall scenery along the Kanawha and New rivers, ending at Hinton WV. Read more at this website: www.newrivertrain.com |
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The following pages contain my photos, except as noted, taken from mostly aboard the train, with a few from our layover in Hinton. Click on photos to enlarge. |
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Traveling east out of Huntington wishing we could stop at Shoney's for breakfast, but making our first stop at Montgomery, WV, far right. |
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L to R, Moving swiftly at 79 MPH along the Kanawha River, Forest Rangers narrate about the area, The Hawks Nest Dam far right. |
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L to R, Scenic spot on the New River, Approaching New River Bridge, Arriving at Hinton, WV |
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L to R, View of train below, Small rapids in New River, Yours truly from bridge above Hinton station |
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L to R, Carriage rides for Hinton Street Fair, Ready to load for return, Loading for return trip in private cars. |
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