TOUR DETAILS _________________ 8 Days • 17 Meals Sep 15-22, 2026 Oct 13-20, 2026 Price Per Person: Double: $2,999; Single: $3,699 Pre/Post Hotel: $149/night Depart/Return: Charleston, WV HIGHLIGHTS _________________ • Ride four vintage trains: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, The Potomac Eagle, New Tygart Flyer, and Cass Scenic Railroad • Visit New River Gorge National Park • Tour Beckley Coal Mine on an underground “man car” ride • Stay at Roanoke’s magnificent 4-Diamond Stonewall Resort • Evening music performance at the Gandy Dancer Theater • Exclusive “Coal Camp Memories” show INCLUSIONS _________________ • Free airport shuttle or hotel parking • Welcome Dinner and meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • Fees and tips for included attractions and meals • Luggage handling at most hotels • 24-hour emergency call service • Free bottled water on coach ACCOMMODATIONS _________________ Night 1: Four Points by Sheraton, Charleston, WV Night 2: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, WV Night 3: Fairfield Inn & Suites, Cumberland, MD Nights 4-5: Hampton Inn, Elkins, WV Nights 6-7: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, WV
to Frostburg, MD for our first train ride! The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad excursion is an exciting mix of mountain top scenery and rich transportation history. Leaving Frostburg, the route travels east, descending grades up to 2.8% on the 16-mile trek through the 914-foot Brush Tunnel under Piney Mountain, around Helmstetter’s Horseshoe Curve, and through a breach in the Allegheny Mountains over an iron truss bridge. B, D DAY 4: RIDGEDALE FARM/POTOMAC EAGLE RAILROAD
We head to the Historic Ridgedale Farm, built in 1835 by a 5th cousin of George Washington, to tour the impressive brick residence. Then, make sure your cameras are ready for one of America’s most breathtaking train rides—the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad. In the spectacular narrow valley called “the Trough,” you’ll pass above the Potomac River, where the water is so clear you can see the fish! In addition to the beautiful scenery and rich history, passengers can enjoy the opportunity to see American bald eagles. B, L DAY 5: NEW TYGART FLYER/GANDY DANCER SHOW
Witness a Falconry demonstration at The Greenbrier
Today, experience a relaxed, 46-mile round-trip excursion aboard the vintage, diesel powered New Tygart Flyer featuring an “S” curve tunnel, a 1,500 feet deep canyon with densely forested slopes, and a high bridge over the meandering Shavers Fork of the Cheat River. After a hearty dinner this evening, sit back and listen to the fabulous Gandy Dancer Show as they serve up a Branson-style experience with music from the 1950’s through today! B, L, D DAY 6: CASS SCENIC RAILROAD/GREENBRIER FALCONRY DEMONSTRATION Cass Scenic Railroad State Park will transport you back to the heyday of steam locomotives and thriving logging towns. The highlight is a thrilling 2-hour long ride on an old-fashioned logging train—the steam-powered Shay locomotive chugging up a logging line to Whittaker Station, an authentically recreated logging camp. Later, head to The Greenbrier to participate in a Falconry demonstration. Learn all about this great sport while interacting with falcons, hawks, eagles, and owls. We then head to The Resort at Glades Springs for the next two nights. B, L, D DAY 7: BECKLEY COAL MINE/COAL CAMP MEMORIES Today we tour the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine which boasts 1,500 feet of underground passages. The highlight is a fascinating journey below ground with an experienced coal miner in authentic, track-riding “man cars.” This afternoon is yours to explore the resort or take a dip in the indoor pool. Tonight, we gather for dinner for a performance of Coal Camp Memories by local storyteller Karen Vuranch. B, D DAY 8: NEW RIVER GORGE New River Gorge National Park is home to the world’s third highest singlespan steel arch bridge at 876 feet high and 1,700 feet long. Enjoy the breathtaking views here before heading off to lunch at Smokeys on the Gorge. Then head home with happy memories of rail adventure and mountain splendor. B, L x
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