Warrenton Branch Greenway:
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From www.fauquiercounty.gov: The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department's newest facility is now open for your recreational leisure time. This combination path and historic area has become a focal point for downtown Warrenton.

Utilizing a Virginia Department of Transportation grant, the Fauquier Trails Coalition, the Town of Warrenton, and the Parks and Recreation Department have cooperated to develop this important walking and biking trail along the old Warrenton Branch Spur railroad line. The trail stretches a distance of 1.48 miles from the railyard trailhead behind the Depot Restaurant in downtown Warrenton to the Old Meetz trailhead on the cul-de-sac at old Meetze Road, adjacent to Warrenton Mini Storage.

In addition to the actual work on trail installation, the old turntable has also been uncovered. This special piece of county history was abandoned and covered by the railroad in 1951 due to the advent of train engines that could run in both directions. Now it provides a glimpse into a by-gone period.

A park and plaza area with a railroad theme has also been constructed behind the Depot Restaurant. There is a small parking area and there are plans for an amphitheater with a railroad flat car to be used as a stage. A short section of rail line has been installed by the Piedmont Railroaders Club for the retired caboose that was donated by the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Painstakingly restored by the Piedmont Railroaders, it is a major focal point for this facility.
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Great walk for kids!
By abremner in October, 2011
This trail starts at an old renovated caboose and travels for a mile an a half- a perfect distance for kids who are learning how to ride bikes or young walkers. Old railroad signs have been placed along the trail and an old railroad turntable was uncovered during construction.
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