It was a state study that first suggested that a scenic excursion train would be successful on the South Branch Valley Railroad. A few years lapsed before the Potomac Eagle became the company in charge of making the dream a reality. And, by coincidence, that time frame was also when a few American bald eagles decided to make the Trough, a narrow passage the train tracks and the river share, a permanent home. In the fall of 1991 the Eagle Canon Passenger Car Company began operating the Potomac Eagle from a siding named Wappocomo Station just north of Romney.

Enjoy a three-hour narrated trip that winds through idyllic pastures filled with native flowers, past farms dating from the early 1700s, and through the visually striking river gorge known as The Trough. Thrill to the sight of American bald eagles soaring high above their natural habitat along the South Branch of the Potomac River. Open window coach or Classic Club seating is available. Classic Club includes a meal served in an air-conditioned club car. Schedule: Saturdays, May through September, and daily in October for fall color. www.potomaceagle.info