All Day Petersburg
Travel through the Trough to Petersburg, WV!
Ride To The End Of The Line
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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For the ultimate in vintage luxury, choose Club Service. Settle into our restored 1950s club cars, complete with cozy loveseats, booths, and tables in an intimate, stylish setting. These cars are fully climate-controlled for year-round comfort. Savor five courses of elevated hors d’oeuvres and desserts while enjoying unobstructed views of the countryside. This is rail travel at its most indulgent.
Club Service
(Hors d’oeuvres & Dessert) -
Experience exceptional rail dining in our 1940s-era Superior Dining Cars. With four-course meal service and attentive table staff, these climate-controlled cars maintain a comfortable temperature with either air conditioning or heat. Broad windows offer immersive views, making this an ideal setting to dine, relax, and enjoy the timeless romance of train travel.
Superior Dining
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Upgrade your experience with Premium Dining and indulge in a delicious three-course meal served at your table. These elegant dining cars are fully climate-controlled, offering both air conditioning and heat to ensure your comfort in any season. Large windows frame the passing scenery, creating a relaxing and refined environment for your journey.
Premium Dining
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Enjoy a casual yet classic rail journey in our Standard Dining Cars. These charming vintage cars feature table-and-chair seating, perfect for savoring a boxed lunch with a view. While not air-conditioned, each window opens to allow fresh air and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Heat is available in cooler weather, offering a cozy atmosphere for your ride.
Standard Dining
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Step back in time aboard our 1920s-era coach cars—perfect for families and groups seeking a nostalgic ride. These vintage coaches feature cushioned, bench-style seating with reversible backs so you can face the direction of the views. While these cars do not have air conditioning, the windows can be opened to let in fresh mountain air and enhance your scenic experience. Limited heat is available during cooler months, and refreshments can be purchased from our onboard concession car.
Standard Coach
(Concessions)A concession car is available to purchase snacks and drinks. Cash only.
Oversized bags and coolers are NOT permitted.
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
Related Activities
- 3 hours
Between May and September, there is one Friday a month where we host a Sunset Trough Trip. This gorgeous 3-hour trip goes southbound through the Trough to Sycamore Bridge and back, allowing you to take in the majestic colors as the sun sets below the horizon.