Fayette Central Railroad

The Fayette Central Railroad begins its fourth season in Fayette County in 2009. Since 2006, over 10,000 visitors arrived in Dunbar. New for 2009 is a short run out onto the bridge over the Youghiogheny River which provides a beautiful view of the river and mountains. The FCRR continues its tradition of special runs on holidays and for special occasions, such as Dunbar Community Fest Day, September 26, 2009. Visit their website for more information

Beginning in 2008, a cooperative effort between the Dunbar Historical Society, the FCRR, Shady Grove and support from the Coal and Coke Heritage Center, resulted in the “Riding the Rails to History” school field trip program. Students board the train in Uniontown, ride to the Dunbar Historical Society Center, where a program on coke ovens and the area’s coke history is provided to the students using information from the Coal and Coke Center. Students then board the train for a picnic lunch at Shady Grove before returning to Uniontown. Donations to the society are always welcome to help support this program.

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