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One Hundred Years of Rails
COME OUT AND SEE A TRAIN SPECTACULAR THIS JUNE
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!
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Traveling Fun For The Whole Family
COME SEE WHAT WEST VIRGINIA HAS TO OFFER
WEST VIRGINIA COUNTRYSIDE
Petersburg, WV is located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and is within a 2 hour drive from the suburban DC/Baltimore Area as well as a beautiful drive up from Roanoke Virginia.
THERE ARE LOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS
West Virginia Rails 2010 is geared for children of all ages. Interactive exhibits are set up for viewing as well as large model trains. Train rides are offered in different lengths and times to best accommodate your schedule. Take a one hour round trip or an all-day excursion in first class. Check out the attractions page to see a list of displays and equipment.
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In you are interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor, email us at contact@wvrails2010.com
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Event Schedule
Over three days excursions will be operated over the 51 mile long South Branch Valley Railroad through the World Famous Trough. Some Trains will be pulled by vintage steam locomotives others by historic diesel locomotives.
Run A Real
Steam Locomotive
Here is your chance to live a dream and run a REAL steam locomotive. You will be given instruction by a professional steam locomotive engineer and YOU will pull the throttle, blow the whistle and stop the train.
Night Photo Sessions
Be one of a very limited number of people to have access to the trains after dark. A night photo session will be held with the assistance of special lighting and instructors. Don’t miss this rare commemorative opportunity.
Photo Credits
Photos used on this website were taken by J. Alex Lang, Mark Perri, Tom Mugnano, Ed Mullan, Rodney Matheny, David Corbitt and Jason Johnson.
