I brought a bag with a few drinks. Certain rides give you a bag lunch and bottle of water. I didnt see any signage on the open air cars prohibiting it. Best advice is to call and ask. They are very friendly.

We did not see any strollers on the seating cars and there is not enough room to leave one set up during the ride without it causing a problem for other passengers. They may be permitted on the handicap car which accommodates wheel chairs. Their web site may answer your question but it would be best to call before you arrive only to find out you made a mistake. You are definitely going to want to consider how to protect the little ones eyes from the steam engine ash.

Completely safe. There are inspection are preformed regularly on the Railroad.

Not unless you are able to find a tour to this location. It is located in a very rural area.

30 Minutes prior to scheduled boarding will be just fine. Large paved parking lot. Enjoy your step back in time. I did.

We didn’t ride the train but I am rather sure lunch is served once you reach your destination and not on the train itself. Didn’t see any signage prohibiting food or drink on the train.

You are assigned to one of the cars. Within that car, it's open seating.

I haven't seen a lift or ramp for boarding, However from their website: "HANDICAP INFORMATION. The DURBIN ROCKET and CASS SCENIC trains are wheelchair accessible. Due to federal regulations and the historic nature of DGVR equipment, some trains are not wheelchair accessible, including the New Tygart Flyer, Mountain Explorer Dinner Train, THE POLAR EXPRESS™, and the Cheat Mountain Salamander. We will make every effort to assist those in need. Call for additional information. "

Yes they had a wheelchair lift on the train to Bald Knob

You can, but to make sure that there is availability you can purchase them online. It is a really long drive to the railroad, and it would be a shame to do this drive and then have tickets sold out. Hope this helps.