Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

05/13/2026

Step into vintage rail travel where scenic West Virginia views meet genuine hospitality aboard classic passenger cars.

Superior Dining brings friends and couples together for a four-course dining experience featuring historical narration, trained wait staff, climate-controlled comfort, accessible accommodations, optional beverage service, and passage through bald eagle nesting country along the route.

A relaxing, intimate way to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the journey together.

05/13/2026

soft skies, softer thoughts… Sunset Trough… letting the day go in reflection

05/12/2026

TOP 10 in the nation. 🇺🇸🦅

Voting has officially ended, and now we wait to see how it all turns out.

No matter the final results, we’re incredibly thankful for everyone who supported us along the way. 💙💛

Images from a recent educational field trip remind us why experiences like this matter so much—watching both children and adults become fully immersed in nature, wildlife, history, and exploration together.

And before the contest wraps up completely, here’s one more look at the 10 reasons we shared that make this journey so special:

1. The Trough is something you don’t just see—you feel
2. Bald eagles here are part of the landscape
3. It’s authentic, real, and unchanged
4. It’s a heritage journey connecting you to the past
5. Dining in vintage railcars makes it an experience
6. Live narration brings the land and history to life
7. It’s living history in motion
8. It reflects the culture and spirit of Appalachia
9. It reminds you to slow down and take it all in
10. Because if you know… you know

05/11/2026

Bald eagle lovers come in all ages. 😂🦅

Somewhere between the plush bald eagles, spotting a new nest trackside from her Superior Dining seat, and fully joining in on the classic “there it is!” eagle pointing outside… this Sunset Trough journey turned into a full-on bald eagle adventure as the light faded into that beautiful twilight glow.

That’s what makes these rides so memorable — the shared moments, the surprise sightings, and friends willing to lean right into the fun.

So grab your favorite bald eagle lover, experience eagle country from the train, and come make some memories in Almost Heaven. 🦅💛💙

And don’t forget your binoculars.

05/11/2026

Keyser Primary came back for another educational field trip. Wonderful young explorers all around. 🧭🚂

Students stepped aboard a living classroom for a truly engaging and immersive experience—and then they gave back in the best way… just look at these thank you cards. ❤️

We love sharing West Virginia, sharing the railroad heritage, and sharing bald eagle conservation on a unique birding tour with the next generation. Moments like this are what it’s all about. 🦅

Bring your explorers—we’ll take it from there.

05/10/2026

To all the moms who rode where eagles fly — thank you for exploring with us. 💛💙

For the memories made aboard the train, the adventures shared, and the moments that turn into lifelong stories — we’re so grateful you chose to ride with Potomac Eagle.

Happy Mother’s Day.

daughter mom

05/09/2026

If this looks like something you’d want to experience, Sunset Trough is a beautiful way to spend an evening. 🌄🚂

The Trough is a remote river gorge in West Virginia and a historic rail corridor offering a unique scenic train ride. Chase the sunset as the day fades into twilight and the canyon walls reflect shifting color across the river.

This excursion blends outdoor mountain and river views with indoor comfort. Enjoy the trip with onboard dining and alcohol service along with live historical narration.

Wildlife is part of the journey, including bald eagles who live and thrive in this hidden gem.

Spring Special (through end of May):
• 50% off Standard Coach
• $25 off Dining Class (new reservations)
Code: WVSPRING26

Includes Sunset Trough excursions — buy now and save, ride later - and don’t forget your binoculars!

05/09/2026

💙💙💙💙🦅🦅🦅 . Congratulations - this is 🤗

Potomac Eagle is honored to be included in this beautiful scene of the iconic Trough area. Thrilled we can take passengers to see this hidden gem!

We recently had a passenger who rode with us Amanda Kephart- to explore by train and plans to journey through The Trough by kayak next. Her first time for both ways to explore!

My latest mural “Through the Trough”
Located on the side of the South Branch Inn.
📍 Moorefield, WV

This painting serves as Hardy County’s America 250 mural project. 🎨
The mural highlights the South Branch Potomac River, the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, and all the local wildlife that can be scene will kayaking “Through the Trough.”

Thank you to the Hardy County Commissioners, West Virginia Department of Tourism, South Branch Inn and the Williams for making this project possible.

05/09/2026

You might need this more than you think right now. 🌄🚂
A slower way to see West Virginia.

We’ll share more from Sunset Trough soon.
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But in the meantime — we’re in the TOP 10 in the nation 🇺🇸🦅
If you’d like to support us, voting is open for a couple more days:

🗳️ https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/potomac-eagle-scenic-railroad-romney-west-virginia/