Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
Scenic railway · Romney · West Virginia
An open-air train follows the South Branch Potomac through the Trough, a gorge deep enough that bald eagles nest along its cliffs, departing from a restored depot outside Romney. The railroad runs a dedicated fall foliage trip each October with a sit-down meal on board.
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Color nearby peaks: October 10–October 14
Color builds from October 3 · mostly bare by November 3
Sampled at Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad’s own coordinates and elevation (201 m) rather than a regional average.
12 weather points cover West Virginia, and the model needs no correction to land on 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against West Virginia's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 6 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
You get about 18 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 21. That runs roughly 3 days earlier than the rest of West Virginia. The 659 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
You will find it at Romney, WV, in West Virginia.
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 10–October 14 (best estimate October 12). Color starts around October 3 and is mostly bare by November 3.
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