Quick Details
Standard Coach
Starting at:
$ 110
Standard Dining
Starting at:
$ 145
Premium Dining
Starting at:
$ 190
Superior Dining
Starting at:
$ 225
Club Service
Starting at:
$ 225
Travel through the Trough to Petersburg, WV!
From May to October, we offer an 9-hour trip to Petersburg on the last Saturday of the month. During this trip, you’ll have a layover in Petersburg where you get to explore the quaint town and enjoy the unique shops and restaurants offered there.
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 3 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!
Arrive at the historic South Side Depot in Petersburg, your gateway to the Monongahela National Forest, and experience a touch of regional charm. Browse a curated selection of crafts, pottery, and local souvenirs, while enjoying an array of food, wines, and hard cider products. As you explore the town, delve into its rich history at the Court House museum or Fort Mulligan. Petersburg invites you to savor unique local flavors and uncover its fascinating heritage, making for a memorable and immersive visit.
- Travel: Approximately 76 miles southbound through Trough Canyon to Petersburg, WV
- Duration: 9-hour trip with a 3-hour layover
- Experience: A full day excursion through scenic South Branch Valley farmland
- Activities: Ride, dine, and explore all day long
- Layover: Authentic Appalachian experience in a quaint rural West Virginia Potomac Highlands town
- Options: Stay in town and choose “Explore Petersburg” or choose our “Canyon to Caverns” event (limited seating) to visit the renowned Smoke Hole Caverns
- Special Feature: Open-top Gondola car for an immersive journey
Your Itinerary
Embark on a full-day adventure with us and discover the scenic beauty of West Virginia.
- Check-in: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM at the ticket window
- Boarding at Romney Station: Begins in at 9:00 AM
- Departure: 9:30 AM
- Meal Service: Starts upon departure
- Travel: Journey through Trough Canyon and across three West Virginia counties to Petersburg, approximately 3 hours
- Arrive at South Side Depot, Petersburg: 12:30 PM
- Layover: Enjoy your chosen event for 3 hours
- Boarding at South Side Depot: 3:15 PM
- Departure from Petersburg: 3:30 PM
- Meal Service: Resumes upon departure
- Return to Romney Station: 6:30 PM
Class Information
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Standard Coach is great for families or groups and offers an affordable price. Our cushioned, bench-style seats have reversible backs so passengers can face in either direction and enjoy the scenery from all angles. Windows can be opened, and limited heat is also available.
Standard Coach
(Concessions) -
With the Standard Dining, you’ll not only receive the same benefits as the Standard Coach, but also receive a boxed lunch. Advanced reservations are required, and your entrée must be chosen at the time of the reservation.
Standard Dining
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When you upgrade to Premium Dining, you’ll experience firsthand our vintage 1947 passenger cars. These cars offer 2 or 4 top tables, include a meal service, and are climate controlled so you are perfectly relaxed during your trip. Reservations are required, and your entree must be chosen at the time of your reservation.
Premium Dining
(3 Course Meal) -
Superior Club includes meal service, complemented with Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad china. These beautifully restored lounge cars offer loveseats with tables and are climate-controlled providing air conditioning or heat. Advance reservations required. Entree chosen at time of reservation.
Superior Dining
(4 Course Meal) -
Ready to feel like royalty? These beautifully restored 1950s club cars offer cozy loveseats with tables and booths and are climate-controlled for your comfort needs. The classic, stylish setting invokes memories of the days of luxury rail travel and helps guests immerse themselves in their railroad dining experience. With 5 courses of heavy hors d’oeuvres/desserts and expansive views of the rolling countryside, you’ll enjoy every moment in these unique vintage cars.
Club Service
(Hors d’oeuvres & Dessert)
Meal Selections
We offer a wonderful meal selection for all excursions that will keep your taste buds enthused. Ride, dine, and explore all day and leave everything else to us!
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*Departure:
Start: Biscuit Basket
Light Breakfast: Fresh Fruit and Assorted Mini Quiche Plate
Light Lunch: (Choice of)- Mini Chicken Salad Croissant served with kettle chips
- Mini Pimento Cheese Croissant served with kettle chips
Light Dessert: Mini Mousse Cup
*Return:
Course 1:
- Shareable Charcuterie Board
Course 2 (Choice of ):
- Beer Cheese Dip with Pretzel Bites and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips *Served Warm*
- Smoked Salmon Dip with Crackers *Served Cold*
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips *Served Warm*
Course 3 (Choice of):
- Goat Cheese with Mango/Peach Chutney on Crusted Bread
- Ricotta Cheese with Candied Bacon on Crusted Bread
- Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil with Balsamic Glaze on Crusted Bread
Course 4 (Choice of):
- Honey Glazed Garlic Shrimp
- Homemade Italian Meatballs
- Assorted Bacon Wrapped Plate (beef, pork, brussel sprout and scallop)
- Cauliflower Gratin
Course 5 (Choice of Dessert):
- Salted Caramel Crunch Cake
- Chocolate Indulgence
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*Departure:
Breakfast: All Served: Breakfast Casserole with fruit and a biscuit
Light Lunch: Full table charcuterie board
Light Dessert: Mini Mousse Cup*Return:
Course 1 (Choice of Appetizer):
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Beef Wellington Puff Pastry
- Vegetarian Hummus Plate
Course 2 (Choice of Salad):
- Wedge Salad (Bacon, Tomato, Onion, Blue Cheese Crumbles. Choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing)
- Chef’s Seasonal Salad (Includes Seasonal greens, fruit, Cheese & Nuts)
Course 3 (Choice of Entree):
- *$8 Upcharge* Beef Tenderloin w/Balsamic Glaze
- *$8 Upcharge* Chilean Sea Bass w/Lemon, Garlic & Herb Butter
- Bone in Braised Pork Chop
- Chicken Scallopini w/Mushroom Sauce
- Mushroom Scallopini w/Demi Glaze
Course 4 (Choice of Dessert):
- Chocolate Torte Cake with Raspberry Drizzle
- Chefs Choice (Non-Chocolate Option)
All Entrees Served with Served with Roasted Red
Potatoes, Green Beans and signature Maple Bacon Wrapped Carrot -
*Departure:
Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait and Candied Bacon served with a biscuit
Light Lunch: Cheese, Pepperoni and Cracker Plate
Light Desert: Mini Mousse Cup*Return:
Course 1 (Salad):
- Spring Salad
Course 2 (Choice of Entree):
- *$5 Upcharge* New York Strip – Served w/ Red Skin Mash Potatoes & Green Beans
- *$5 Upcharge* Parmesan Crusted Halibut – Served w/ Red Skin Mash Potatoes & Green Beans
- Vegetable Fettuccine Alfredo
- Fettuccine Alfredo w/Chicken
Course 3 (Choice of Dessert):
- Chef’s Choice
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*Departure:
- Coffee Cake and Fruit
- Pre-Packaged Snack
*Return:
Adult & Senior Ticket Box Lunches: (Choice of Sub):
- Ham
- Turkey
- Vegetarian
(All Boxed Lunches served w/Chips, seasonal fruit, Chefs Choice: Cookie/Brownie, & Bottled Wate) *Subject to Change*
Child Ticket Box Lunches: (Choice of Sandwich):- Turkey
- PB & J
(All Boxed Lunches served w/Chips, gogurt, brownie, & Juice box) *Subject to Change*
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Served in One Course: Choice of Entree:(All entrees served with Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Chefs Choice: Cookie/Brownie, & Water)
- Meatloaf with Mac & Cheese
- Baked BBQ Chicken with Mac & Cheese
- Vegetable Lasagna