Oh shucks, I'm sorry to tell you that the last train to leave Marlinton was in 1958... Sniff, sniff....
Actually, the old C&O railbed is now the famous Greenbriar Trail, extending from just below Snowshoe (Cass) to White Sulphur Springs, a spectacular bicycle (fat tire) excursion with tunnels, bridges, bear and wonderful river views. Marlinton's rail depot was at the 23 mile point, and so was the most popular spot for day-trippers.
The Northern end of the rail bed from Cass is now the Cass Scenic Railroad that takes you on a trip through the past, with ghost towns and a family experience.
The nearest rail is Amtrak station at the Greenbriar Hotel. Nonetheless, once gas goes above $10 a gallon, we'll definitely have rail-to-ski. Something like the Shinkansen in Japan... Just imagine - 45 minutes from Union Station in DC to Canaan, and another 10 minutes to Snowshoe...