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Eastern Railroad Discussion > Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from aboveDate: 10/26/20 09:20 Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: cinder Sometimes grandeur and beauty "trump" the absence of daylight trains. Such was the case recently when my wife and I trusted a weather forecast enough to drive many miles for an overnight stay at the Hawks Nest State Park lodge (motel). Our "canyon view" room and a warmish night permitted an open sliding glass door overnight so I could "hear" the trains passing by below.
The westbound Amtrak Cardinal passed in the dark at 7:30 pm @ 10-15 mph, flanges squealing. An eastbound loaded coal train was the next arrival around 8 pm. All was quiet overnight, but westbound empty coal trains passed by at 5:30 am and 8:30 am. 1. The CSX bridge over the New River as seen from a scenic lookout near the lodge. 2. A balcony view from the lodge.shortly after daybreak. 3. A restaurant view of a "headless construction worker" taken during breakfast. Halloween is almost here ! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/26/20 09:29 by cinder. Date: 10/26/20 09:26 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: cinder 4. Westbound Amtrak Cardinal in June 2009.
5. Eastbound coal train in June 2009. 6. Early morning view upriver. October 2020 Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/26/20 09:31 by cinder. Date: 10/26/20 09:27 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: MPCA349 Pretty sad state of affairs for the old C&O traffic wise present day. It used to be a railroad worth railfanning.
Date: 10/26/20 09:39 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: dschlegel MPCA349 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Pretty sad state of affairs for the old C&O > traffic wise present day. It used to be a > railroad worth railfanning. We spent three days in mid September exploring this line and despite the lack of traffic, it is definitely still worth a visit. Also on one of the nights we stayed at Hawks Nest Lodge and I gotta tell you it should be a stop on every fan’s bucket list. Great photos! Dan Posted from iPhone Date: 10/26/20 10:19 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: jmbreitigan Nice work cinder. I need to check that lodge out.
John Date: 10/26/20 11:31 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: refarkas You posted some stunning scenic images.
Bob Date: 10/26/20 13:31 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: nycman Great photos, cinder. Love the first one and I remember being up there many years ago.
Date: 10/26/20 16:46 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: cinder Thanks fellow TOers. Sometimes the settings marginalize the trains ...... as they should.
Date: 10/26/20 17:38 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: cutboy1958 Superior place and photos. Live around there??
Date: 10/26/20 17:59 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: cinder No ..... Live in Manassas, VA. But, I'm a "Country Boy" ..... thank God!
Date: 10/26/20 18:16 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: winonarr The first image is outstanding!
Bill Date: 10/27/20 08:04 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: bluesboyst Nice shots Cinder....my Olive Hill, KY buddy.......Wish I could the the C&O George from that vantage point....
Date: 10/27/20 08:44 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: BNSF-E9 Absolutely a great location, however, the traffic seems to be down a bit.
FYI... Starting sometime between 1 - 11 November, the lodge will be closed for major renovation. Closed until 30 June 2021, according to the reservation office. I had a reservation for the end of November, received a call from the lodge cancelling that, and had to change for July 2021. Beautiful area, and well worth a visit......w/wo train traffic. IMHO Date: 10/27/20 17:56 Re: Hawks Nest State Park, WV: A view from above Author: SandPatch1 That first photo is like a Bob Ross painting. How does he/you do it so well.
excellent color and shadow.. thanks for sharing. dave j |