Virginia Train Rides
Virgina's first railway began as the Petersburg Railway in 1833. Virginia boasts of having the only "Triple Crossing" in the U.S. in Richmond with the crossing of 3 major railroads. With over 3200 miles of trackage, it is one of the nations major coal corridors for mines in state and from West Virgina. The "Auto Train" terminal is located in Lorton and is home to one of the nations busiest Metro lines along the eastern seaboard. At this time, there are no scenic train excursions in Virgina. The Bay Coast Railroad does offer a weekend Dinner Train.
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The Virginian Railway
CAPE CHARLES
A restored former 1913 Texas Electric interurban rail car makes a 45-minute dinner excursion train ride run north from Cape Charles over the Bay Coast Railroad. The rail car was converted from electric to diesel power. The car makes short trips north from Cap Charles. Future plans call for regular service to towns on the on the Delmarva Peninsula and in November, a group of rail fans will ride the car to Pocomoke City, Md. In the mean time, the railroad offers regular dinner train ride service on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays year-round.
FAIRFAX
FAIRFAX STATION RAILROAD MUSEUM
Founded in 1998, the Farfax Station Railroad museum houses Civil War, Red Cross, and historic railroading memorabilia along with a variety of artifacts found in and around the old station. In more recent years, many donors have added to the historic items in the museum. Directions.
PARKSLEY
EASTERN SHORE RAILWAY MUSEUM
Located in a restored 1906 New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk (later Pennsylvania) Railroad passenger station. A 1890's maintenance-of-way tool shed full of tools and other railway artifacts. Turn-of-the-century crossing guard shanty . Railcars lined up on the Museum's sidings include 2 cabooses, a Pullman sleeper, a Budd dining car and a touring car. Picnic tables and a pavilion are available for family reunions. Artifacts from the many railroads that have operated on the Delmarva peninsula since the mid-1800's.
RICHMOND
OLD DOMINION RAILWAY MUSEUM
This Old Dominion Railway museum is located in an express car donated by the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, and next to a former Southern Railway passenger station. Included are artifacts, displays, videos as well as an HO model train layout covering the history of Virginia's railroad heritage.
ROANOKE
O. LINK WILSON MUSEUM
One of only 2 photographers in the U.S. to have their own museums, this former Norfolk & Western passenger station houses over 300 photographs by the famed O. Wilson Link. His images captured the end of an era for steam in the 1950's and 60's along the Norfolk & Western RR. Famous for his night images, the museum also includes Link's equipment as well as sound recordings and interactive exhibits. Directions.
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VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION
Extensive collection of steam and diesel locomotives as well as a 4 tier O- gauge model train layout. Exhibits include N&W RR steam engines in #611, 4-8-4 J class and #1228, a 2-6-6-4 articulated. Also on display are many road vehicles along with a Circus Model Train Exhibit. Directions.
SUFFOLK
SUFFOLK SEABOARD STATION RAILROAD MUSEUM
Permanent and seasonal displays in a restored 1885 Seaboard Airline passenger station.
