Ride the Fayette Central Railroad

The Fayette Central Railroad begins its fifth season in Fayette County in 2010. Thousands of visitors have taken the train ride since 2006. The FCRR continues its tradition of special runs on holidays and for special occasions, such as the Dunbar Community Fest, held the last Saturday in September. Visit their website for more information.

While in Dunbar, riders can visit the Dunbar Historical Society Center to purchase refreshments, view the historical exhibits, do some research or pickup a free brochure describing the buildings that surround the park area where train passengers get on and off the train. Bring the youngsters and “oldsters’ to see a real coke oven located in the park across from the center.

“Riding the Rails to History” is a cooperative program between the FCRR and the Dunbar Historical Society. Students ride the rails to Dunbar and get a hands-on program on the history of coke. With the completion of the beehive coke oven, beginning this year, students will have the opportunity to see a real oven. Visit the FCRR website for details on this program.

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