Traffic varies widely. CSX tends to run trains after Amtrak goes by. For example, it's not unusual to find a westbound sitting between Prince and Quinnimont waiting on #50 on Sundays. Lately, there have been a fair amount of grain trains interspersed with usual coal traffic.
Trackside not a whole lot. Try Beckley or Fayetteville - not sure what your price range is, though; Beckley has a wider variety of accommodations and price ranges. You doubtless know this already, but avoid the area (if at all possible)on Bridge Day.
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The C&O station at Thurmond has been compeletely restored by the National Park Service - well worth a visit. R.J. Corman runs along former C&O Loup Creek Branch. Prince is a good spot as well. If you feel like venturing further east, there is a Railroad Museum in Hinton. The station at Alderson has been restored to former "original" C&O colors. As is typical with anything in this area, it takes time to get there. Also if you want to go down to Mercer County, check out the N&W facilities at Bluefield. You can get good shots from public highways and bridges - no need to get near the property.
Facility at Hawks Nest is a WV State Park.
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