Potomac Eagle Spring Railroad Charter

Hi Followers,

I have received several inquiries related to the number of remaining spots we have on our upcoming photo excursions in April. Below is an outline of the excursions we are currently offering, along with an updated list of how many spots remaining for each of the trips we are offering.

Friday April 17, 2015: Thanks to a partnership between the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, we will be offering a three hour night photo session at the railroad's Ridgeley, W.Va. shops that will feature the railroad's GP30 diesels, small Plymouth switcher, Western Maryland 2-8-0 No. 734, and in-progress photos of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309. This unique opportunity will feature human interest props, abstract photo possibilities, and unique access to the railroad's vintage restoration shop and yard area. 50 percent of the proceeds from this photo session help benefit the ongoing restoration efforts of C&O No. 1309. 

Saturday April 18, 2015: On Saturday morning at 8:00 AM, we will depart from Romney, W.Va. following the South Branch of the Potomac River for a day of photo runbys featuring the railroad's B&O F7(A) No. 722 and Chessie GP9 No. 6240. This will be a very unique time to catch the Potomac Eagle operating during what is projected to be peak spring foliage. We will visit photo locations that include wooden trestles, rock cuts, and open valley vistas. Additionally, we plan to utilize human interest props and vintage antique cars and other infrastructure throughout the day. Our scenes are designed to help replicate scenes from the 50s and 60s. We will return to Romney by 6:00 PM for a night photo session in the area. Our night photo session will extend into 10:00 PM. For people who purchase Saturday tickets, the night photo session is included in the price. A Saturday night-only ticket is available for those who do not wish to ride Saturday's day trip. The trip includes three meals and is available for $150.00

Sunday April 19, 2015: This exclusive half-day trip will depart from Romney on Sunday morning at 8:00 AM featuring a special consist of either B&O No. 722 or the Chessie painted GP9 No. 6240. The train will operate south to Moorefield with extreme emphasis on unique locations in the 'Trough'. The trough is a very obscure and scenic portion of the South Branch of the Potomac River. This trip will focus on obscure and tight photo locations, only accessible with a small group. This trip is available to 25 photographers. We have only 2 spots remaining for Sunday's half-day trip. Sunday's trip is valued at $100.00 and will include a lunch.

Update: Potomac Eagle Photo Charter Highlights

Hi Followers,

On March 23, 2013, we visited the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad for the first time, hosting a full day photo charter on the South Branch Valley Railroad between Romney, W.Va. and the CSX/SBVRR interchange at Green Springs. Now, as we look to revisit the Potomac Eagle on April 18-19, 2015, what makes the 2015 excursion different from our visit in March 23, 2013? There are several new and exciting highlights for our Spring visit. Take a look below!

• When we visited in 2013, our trip was at the earliest part of Spring, just before the green foliage began blooming. Now, our 2015 trip will have us in the Potomac Valley on April 18-19, almost a full month later than our 2013 trip. This will ensure that our trip captures the vibrant green foliage associated with the onset of Spring. These colors will complement the paint schemes of the locomotives, too! 

• We are changing up our motive power selection a little bit. Both these South Branch Valley Railroad and Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad operate a collection of beautifully painted locomotives, ranging from B&O GP's to a C&O F7(A). In 2013, we utilized the railroad's C&O F7 and B&O F7. In 2015, we will introduce the railroad's Chessie inspired GP9 No. 6240 to an exclusive photo freight consist. The GP9 will occasionally swap out with the Baltimore & Ohio F7(A) No. 722 to introduce variety to our photo stops. This will be the first time the Chessie GP9 has been featured in a photo excursion in a number of years.

• And finally, we are very happy to announce that the 2015 excursion offers a two-day option. We have coordinated with railroad personnel to offer an exclusive half-day trip on Sunday, that will accommodate 25 photographers on a private trip form Romney to Sycamore Bridge with primary emphasis on exclusive locations in the Trough area. As some of you may know, the trough is a very secluded, but incredibly beautiful section of the Potomac Eagle Railroad that is only accessible with a small group. This group was originally advertised for 20 photographers. Thanks to an updated roster, we can now accommodate 25photographers. This means we have 5 tickets now available on Sunday's trip. 

Additionally, for Saturday's excursion, we are very happy to announce that we are offering the trip at the same price as the 2013 excursion. Saturday's full day and night photo session, which includes three meals and approximately 14 hours of photography is available at $150.00.

*** Sunday's exclusive trip with only 2 available seats as of 01/12/15 is valued at $100.00 ***

The combination two-day Saturday/Sunday package is now available for $245.00. The Sunday additional tickets are expected to sell quickly. Secure your place by contacting me today. Only 2 of the two-day combination tickets remain.

There are approximately 23 seats remaining for Saturday's full-day and night excursion!

2015 Potomac Eagle Spring Charter: How is it different from March 2013?

Hi Followers,

On March 23, 2013, we visited the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad for the first time, hosting a full day photo charter on the South Branch Valley Railroad between Romney, W.Va. and the CSX/SBVRR interchange at Green Springs. Now, as we look to revisit the Potomac Eagle on April 18-19, 2015, what makes the 2015 excursion different from our visit in March 23, 2013? There are several new and exciting highlights for our Spring visit. Take a look below!

• When we visited in 2013, our trip was at the earliest part of Spring, just before the green foliage began blooming. Now, our 2015 trip will have us in the Potomac Valley on April 18-19, almost a full month later than our 2013 trip. This will ensure that our trip captures the vibrant green foliage associated with the onset of Spring. These colors will complement the paint schemes of the locomotives, too! 

• In 2013, our excursion focused on the section of mainline railroad connecting Romney to the interchange at Green Springs. This year, we will focus on only a portion of the mainline north of Romney, with heavy emphasis on unique and scenic locations between Romney and Moorefield. 

• We are changing up our motive power selection a little bit. Both these South Branch Valley Railroad and Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad operate a collection of beautifully painted locomotives, ranging from B&O GP's to a C&O F7(A). In 2013, we utilized the railroad's C&O F7 and B&O F7. In 2015, we will introduce the railroad's Chessie inspired GP9 No. 6240 to an exclusive photo freight consist. The GP9 will occasionally swap out with the Baltimore & Ohio F7(A) No. 722 to introduce variety to our photo stops. This will be the first time the Chessie GP9 has been featured in a photo excursion in a number of years.

• And finally, we are very happy to announce that the 2015 excursion offers a two-day option. We have coordinated with railroad personnel to offer an exclusive half-day trip on Sunday, that will accommodate 25 photographers on a private trip form Romney to Sycamore Bridge with primary emphasis on exclusive locations in the Trough area. As some of you may know, the trough is a very secluded, but incredibly beautiful section of the Potomac Eagle Railroad that is only accessible with a small group. This group was originally advertised for 20 photographers. Thanks to an updated roster, we can now accommodate 25 photographers. This means we have 5 tickets now available on Sunday's trip. 

Additionally, for Saturday's excursion, we are very happy to announce that we are offering the trip at the same price as the 2013 excursion. Saturday's full day and night photo session, which includes three meals and approximately 14 hours of photography is available at $150.00.

Sunday's exclusive trip with only 5 available seats as of 01/05/15 is valued at $100.00 

The combination two-day Saturday/Sunday package is now available for $245.00. The Sunday additional tickets are expected to sell quickly. Secure your place by contacting me today.

Sincerely,

Chase Gunnoe

304.553.9409

chase55671@hotmail.com