Excursions:
Trough Trip
Our regular excursion is a 3-hour trip that goes southbound through the Trough to Sycamore Bridge and back. (It is approximately 35 miles round-trip.) There is no layover; passengers stay on-board.
Sunset Trough Trip
One Friday a month (May-September) the Sunset Trough trip excursion is an evening 6pm departure of our regular 3-hour Trough trip that goes southbound through the Trough to Sycamore Bridge and back. (It is approximately 35 miles round-trip.) There is no layover; passengers stay on-board.
All-Day Trip to Petersburg
On the last Saturday of the month (May – September), we offer an 8-hour trip to Petersburg. This is a longer version of the Trough Trip; it goes further south, to the end of the line, through Moorefield and into Petersburg. (It is approximately 76 miles round-trip.) There is a layover in Petersburg, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. Passengers have time to enjoy the South Side Depot as well as shops and restaurants.
*Both southbound trips travel through the Trough, where bald eagles nest!
Green Spring Special
The trip to Green Spring is a 1.5 hour trip northbound. (It is approximately 25 miles round-trip.) Enjoy river views along the South Branch of the Potomac River as well as beautiful farmland and rock cuts (like Hanging Rock). There is no layover; passengers stay on-board.
*Make it a combo, purchase a combo ticket to ride both the Green Spring Special and Trough Trip on same day. Only one combo ticket purchase necessary per rider
*See following links for meal service provided on each trip.
The cut off time to purchase tickets online, is 5:00PM the day before each excursion (Tickets including Meal Service require at least 48 hour advanced reservations). To purchase tickets after online cut offs, please call 304-424-0736 to purchase tickets over the phone OR tickets may be purchased the day of the excursion when you arrive at our station.
All reservations are assigned seats. If you need to be seated with a seperate reservation, please leave a comment or call 304-424-0736.
North Pole Express
Experience the magic of the Christmas Season as Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad presents a Country Classic Christmas featuring the North Pole Express! You’ll ride the rails to the North Pole where Santa will board the train and visit with all those who believe. Enjoy caroling, milk and cookies, and a wonderful story of how the train saves Christmas. Start your new family fun tradition with us today. Book now and make memories to last a lifetime. Learn more here!