Quick Details
Premium Dining
Starting at:
$ 120
Superior Dining
Starting at:
$ 145
Club Service
Starting at:
$ 145
Experience Holiday Train Rides and Vintage Passenger Cars in West Virginia!
This holiday themed version of 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.
Observe eagles with adults actively engaged in nestoration activities and juveniles making their presence known. Onboard, enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with holiday music, cheerful decorations, and a dining experience inspired by the season. This trip is a perfect way to embrace the winter beauty of Trough Canyon and escape the holiday hustle. Experience the magic of the season with us on the Holiday Trough excursion.
- Winter’s Palette: Delight in Trough Canyon’s cool blues, frosty whites, and sparkling winter light.
- Journey: Travel 35 miles southbound through Trough Canyon and cross Sycamore Bridge.
- Duration: Enjoy a 3-hour winter journey with no layover for a serene seasonal escape.
- Eagle Watching: Spot bald eagles with adults nestorating and lively juveniles.
- Festive Dining: Savor holiday-inspired cuisine in festively decorated cars.
- Cheerful Atmosphere: Enjoy holiday music and a warmly decorated onboard environment.
- Winter Photography: Capture stunning scenes in the frosty canyon.
- Seasonal Escape: Relish a peaceful retreat through Trough Canyon’s winter charm.
Your Itinerary
Experience the magic of a winter railroad journey.
- Check-in: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the ticket window
- Boarding: Begins at 11:30 AM
- Departure: 12:00 PM
- Meal Service: Starts upon departure
- Travel: Approximately 35 miles southbound through Trough Canyon and across Sycamore Bridge
- Return to Station: 3:00 PM
Enjoy a 3-hour winter canyon cruise with festive dining and holiday music. Witness the peaceful winter setting of Trough Canyon and observe bald eagles preparing for their nesting season as you escape the holiday chaos in a serene, picturesque environment.
Class Information
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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.
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Ready to feel like royalty? Superior dining 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.
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Ready to catch those joyful vibes? These beautifully restored 1950s club cars offer cozy loveseats with tables and booths amidst the warm glow of Christmas lights. With 5 courses of holiday inspired heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, your winter canyon experience is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Meal Selections
We offer a wonderful meal selection for all excursions that will keep your taste buds enthused. Find your perfect holiday fare and let the festivities begin!
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Start: Biscuit and Mini Cornbread Muffins Basket
Course 1:
- Shareable Charcuterie Board
Course 2 (Choice of Soup served in a Bread Bowl):
- Chili
- Nutcracker French onion
- North Pole Pumpkin Bisque
Course 3 (Choice of):
- Crab Rangoon
- Cranberry Brie Bites
- “Reindeer” in a Blanket
Course 4 (Choice of):
- Beef Wellington Bites
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops
- Asparagus & Asiago Puff Pastry
Course 5: Dessert
- Petit Four & Torte Dessert Assortment
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Start: Biscuit and Mini Cornbread Muffins Basket
Course 1 (Choice of Appetizer):
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Stuffed mushrooms (Vegetarian)
- Bacon wrapped “reindeer”
Course 2 (Choice of Soup or Salad):
- Chef’s Choice Holiday salad
- North Pole Pumpkin Bisque
- Nutcracker French Onion
Course 3 (Choice of Entree):
- Turkey w/Cranberry Orange Relish
- Honey glazed Ham w/Cranberry Orange Relish
- Christmas Crab Cakes remoulade sauce
- Tossed Cheese ravioli
Course 4 (Choice of Dessert):
- Pumpkin Pie
- Apple Stack Cake
All Entrees Served with: (Excluding Ravioli)
Dressing & gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Creamed brussel sprouts
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Start: Biscuit and Mini Cornbread Muffins Basket
Course 1: Salad
- Garden salad
Side 2 (Choice of Entree):
- Turkey w/Cranberry Orange Relish
- Honey glazed Ham w/Cranberry Orange Relish
- Christmas Crab Cakes remoulade sauce
- Tossed Cheese ravioli
All Entrees Served With: (Excluding Ravioli)
Dressing & gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Creamed brussel sprouts
Course 3 (Dessert):
- Apple Stack Cake