Halloween
Cass Halloween Train — Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
- Run by Mountain Rail West Virginia (Cass Scenic Railroad State Park)
- Cass Depot — Cass, West Virginia, United States
Next: Oct 30–31, 2026
An evening Halloween steam train from the Cass Depot in West Virginia to Whittaker Station, with a campfire, a haunted cemetery walk and costumes encouraged.
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Oct 30–31, 2026
Friday and Saturday, one steam departure each evening at 5:00 pm from the Cass Depot (about 2 hours). Costumes encouraged; every child gets a bag of candy.
From $55 (as published by the operator)
About this event
Mountain Rail West Virginia offers the Cass Halloween Train from the Cass Depot at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in Cass, West Virginia. The steam train leaves the Cass Depot in the evening for Whittaker Station, a ride of about two hours in all.
At Whittaker, the operator says, guests can enjoy a campfire with hot chocolate, meet prominent ghosts from the past on a walk through the haunted cemetery to Whittaker Camp 1, an abandoned logging camp, and every child receives a bag of candy. Passengers are encouraged to wear costumes.
On the return to Cass the operator lists a Haunted Company House and movies and games at the Cass Community Center, offered by the Friends of Cass and the state park.
What to expect
A steam train ride of about two hours to Whittaker Station, a campfire with hot chocolate, a walk through a haunted cemetery to an abandoned logging camp, a bag of candy for every child, and on return to Cass a Haunted Company House and movies and games. Costumes are encouraged. Concessions are for sale at Whittaker; a meal is not included.
Practical info
Boards at the Cass Depot, 12363 Cass Road, Cass, West Virginia. The train is not fully wheelchair accessible: a wheelchair car (#8) is available but must be reserved in advance. There are two restrooms on board (cars #8 and #3), and restrooms at Whittaker Station. Meals are not included, but concessions are sold at Whittaker. Infants aged 3 and under ride free but need a ticket. Reservations: 304-636-9477.
Where it happens
Spots and live cams nearby
Where to watch trains within 100 km of Cass.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
Dates checked on Oct 3, 2026 from the official site: mountainrailwv.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: mountainrailwv.com
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