By Tyler Barker, WOAY ABC 4; August 17, 2020
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY) – The Rail Excursion Management Co. (website: railexco.com), a national leader in railroad excursions and charters, today announces the 2021 Autumn Colors Express (website: acewva.com) taking place from October 21-24, 2021. The Autumn Colors Express continues the 50+ year tradition of transporting passengers in vintage railroad equipment to Hinton’s Railroad Days Festival, held the same weekend. There will be four days of train excursions, expanded since the inaugural 2019 event, originating in downtown Huntington, WV with a station stop in Charleston.
The Autumn Colors Express will consist of 25-30 privately-owned vintage railcars, with meal service provided on board to every passenger, as part of their ticket price. The round-trip train ride will feature on-board entertainment and historic narration. Lunch is available from the many food vendors in Hinton, featuring the newly-renovated Hinton Depot and station platform. The train will lay over in Hinton for approximately three hours while guests enjoy the Hinton Railroad Days Festival.