2010 Special Events
West Virginia Rails Festival 2010 - Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27
 Coming June 25-27, 2010, the sounds of steam whistles, the clickety-clack of steel wheels on rails, the smell of coal smoke and the excitement from children of all ages will take over Petersburg, WV. This quaint American town is located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Thousands of train lovers will ascend on Petersburg nestled in the heart of the Appalachia Mountains. The weekend theme will be Trains, Trains, Trains!
The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad will be offering a rare railroading experience through the lush mountains of West Virginia. Steam and Diesel Locomotives from around the country will be on display for visitors to tour the cabs, take photos, watch demonstrations and much more. Huge model train layouts will be on display. Railroad vendors from around the globe will have unique one-of-a-kind train items and mementos for purchase that you won't find any where else. Families will be able to take an all day excursion or shorter one-hour train ride behind various vintage locomotives. For the thrill seeking visitor, you will even be able to pull the throttle and blow the whistle on one of these steam locomotives. Scaled down miniature trains will be hauling passengers around the grounds of the event as well.
West Virginia Rails 2010 celebrates 100 years of the Railroad built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1910. Steam trains will once again whistle in the deep valleys. Three steam locomotives will be brought in. It has been nearly 50 years since a steam locomotive traveled these rails. This could be the only chance you will have to ride behind a vintage steam locomotive over this line so reserve your place in history by booking your tickets today!
For Schedule, Details, & Ticket Sales please visit www.wvrails2010.com!
Independence Day Fireworks Special - July 3, 6:30 PM
Depart - Moorefield, WV
A Potomac Eagle tradition, the 2010 Fourth of July train will load at 6:30 PM in Moorefield, WV and depart at 7:00 PM.
Hardy Heritage Days and Historic Homes Tour
Sat September 25, 9:00 AM - Depart Romney, WV
Historic Homes Tour - One historic home tour, then a stop at the Crafts and Quilts show. Moorefield Trough excursion. Home tour included with ticket purchase.
October Fall Foliage Trips
Depart Romney, WV
Weekdays (October 2 - November 5): Regular 3-hour trips daily from Romney feature fall foliage in the Trough. Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM departure.
Weekends: Regular 3-hour trips daily from Romney feature fall foliage in the Trough. Check the Calendar for specific times.
Entire Railroad Special - November 6
Depart Romney, WV, 9:00 AM
The "Whole Railroad" special will depart Romney, and run north to Green Spring, and then south over the entire railroad to Petersburg, WV and return to Romney (usually between 5:00 and 6:00 PM). Several photo stops will take place, weather permitting.
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