The Cass Scenic Railroad State Park train tours include Fiddles and Vittles special tour, Murder Mystery tour, as well as a two hour and four and a half hour standard tour. In addition, two special tours are offered: Fall Harvest Day Tour on Sept. 25 and the Halloween Train Tour on Oct. 30. Cass Scenic highlights include a trip back in time to an old logging camp, as well as climbing almost 5,000 miles to the third highest point in West Virginia. Pricing runs from $13 to $42 for train tickets, which depend upon the tour duration time, type, and age of the ticket holder.
The New River Train offers guests one option only: A 12 hour round trip October outing, and for only four date options. The New River Train's claim to fame is a more comfortable ride during the most colorful time of the year: fall. The train covers the southern portion of the state. On the New River Train children will pay $90 for coach tickets and adults $139. Premium seating tickets will cost children and adults $229, as this is a 12 hour train tour in exceptional accommodations and an evening meal is included in the cost.
The Potomac Eagle Scenic Train offers guest a three-hour general tour, as well as several special Saturday tours in the fall. The company guarantees guests on their rail will enjoy the benefit of catching sight of our nation's symbol--the bald eagle. In addition, this rail will take you right alongside the Potomac River.
If you choose the Potomac Eagle line, coach class, children under age 6 ride free with an adult. The classic club fare is also free for children under 6, but only if a $15 meal is purchased. Children 6 to 16 will pay $20 to $30 in coach; Adults pay between $45 and $80. Classic club fares for ages six and above are $90 to $125 and include one meal during the trip.
The final train tour option--the Mountain Rail--boasts many highlights, including year-round service, holiday train tour options and five different types of trains to choose from, with unique schedules and location destinations. If you're looking for a Thanksgiving fall tour ride, a Santa Christmas train trip for the kiddies or a dinner train ride during December, the Mountain Rail offers them all. The train also runs general tours throughout the year. Pricing for the Mountain Rail ranges from $30 for children to $87 for adults, and this includes the special train tours at Christmas.
