Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad follows the South Branch of the Potomac River through the spectacular Trough — a narrow, winding river gorge in the mountains of West Virginia — on a journey renowned for bald eagle sightings. The train operates in one of the last strongholds of nesting bald eagles in the eastern United States, and passengers routinely spot multiple eagles during excursions. The open-air eagle-watching car provides unobstructed views of the dramatic gorge walls and the river below. Trips range from three-hour excursions to special dinner trains and themed events. The remote beauty of the South Branch Valley makes this one of the most authentic wilderness railroad experiences on the East Coast.