Continue.State exploring options to sustain Cass Railroad
Cass Scenic Railroad could use a push.
The West Virginia State Park, located in the highlands of Pocahontas County, has historically operated at a deficit, according to Keith Burdette, cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
Burdette says the railroad's budget typically receives a $1.4 million state supplement. In addition, the facility currently has maintenance needs in excess of $1 million, including new railroad track ties.
WV exploring options to sustain Cass Scenic Railroad
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Posted 19 April 2014 - 08:07 PM
The State Journal, Charleston, WV, 4/17:
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The Charleston (WV) Gazette, 4/15:
Complete story.Cass Scenic Railroad’s future under discussion
State officials have started a discussion about a possible partnership with the West Virginia Central Railroad to help Cass Scenic Railroad State Park operate more efficiently, with an eye toward securing the future of the Pocahontas County park and its iconic tourist railroad state Commerce Commissioner Keith Burdette said Tuesday.
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”The West Virginia Central Railroad, which operates the Elkins-based Tygart Flyer, Durbin Rocket and Cheat Mountain Salamander excursion trains and has track that connects with the Cass Scenic Railroad, approached the Division of Commerce with a proposal involving a presence at Cass, Burdette said.
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