Missed Opportunity: "Sheriff" Given Was Right

The last time a train ran through Webster Springs was in May, 1971, when the "Salt Sulphur Special" took passengers for a scenic ride from the old Maryland B&O Depot near Baker's Island up the Elk River. "Sheriff" D.P. Given (who was never a Sheriff but had that nickname) urged the County to find a way to operate a scenic railroad to generate tourist dollars for the County. The photos below are the Salt Sulphur Special from May, 1971.