Railways around Spruce
West Virginia
The Cheat Mountain Salamander
The Cheat Mountain Salamander train takes its name from a small, lizard-like amphibian, Plethodon nettingi, which is unique to the forests of Cheat Mountain. It is a rare and shy creature, but is now a protected and much loved symbol of the area. The picture shows the salamander in its natural habitat.
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Drawing of Cheat Mountain Salamander from a booklet published
by the US Fish &
Wildlife Service
West Virginia flag image from Wikipedia
Pocahontas County emblem from the Pocahontas County website
