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!