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Thurmond, WV
25936 (population, 5)
GPS: N 37.95715, W 81.07885 (Station)
Railroads: CSX Florence Division, New River Sub
Description: Just a sleepy little West Virginia coal town with a huge railroad presence. It's the self proclaimed
"Heart of the New River Gorge." It has only 5 full time residents according to the 2010 census. But has a historic
station serving Amtrak (the Cardinal), a coaling tower, rail bridge, an old set of Semaphore signals, a massive new signal
bridge and a photogenic few downtown stores and main street just 15 feet from the main line. The station also serves
as a visitor center, and interpretive center for the New River Gorge National River, famous for white water action.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 16
Photo Opportunities: Many. In fact photographing the things mentioned is the reason to visit Thurmond for
railfans.
Visitor's Center: Thurmond WV Lots of pictures
GPS: N 37.95715, W 81.07885 (Station)
Railroads: CSX Florence Division, New River Sub
Description: Just a sleepy little West Virginia coal town with a huge railroad presence. It's the self proclaimed
"Heart of the New River Gorge." It has only 5 full time residents according to the 2010 census. But has a historic
station serving Amtrak (the Cardinal), a coaling tower, rail bridge, an old set of Semaphore signals, a massive new signal
bridge and a photogenic few downtown stores and main street just 15 feet from the main line. The station also serves
as a visitor center, and interpretive center for the New River Gorge National River, famous for white water action.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 16
Photo Opportunities: Many. In fact photographing the things mentioned is the reason to visit Thurmond for
railfans.
Visitor's Center: Thurmond WV Lots of pictures
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