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FALL 2010 RAIL EXCURSIONS

Excursion train

Watauga Valley NRHS and the North Carolina Transportation Museum proudly present two exciting Autumn Train Excursions.

These excursions will offer rare daylight train trips and spectacular scenery during the height of the Southern Appalachian fall leaf season. Both round trip trains depart from Spencer, NC with a destination of Roanoke, VA on the first day and a destination of Asheville, NC on the second day. Both trains feature modern AMTRAK equipment and beautifully-restored vintage passenger and dining cars (meals will be offered for an additional fee). All cars are climate-controlled for your comfort.

  Roanoke, VA

"Virginia Autumn Special", Saturday, October 30

Travelers will see amazing views of the North Carolina Piedmont and Southwest Virginia. After crossing the Dan and Roanoke Rivers, travelers can enjoy an outing in Roanoke. Passengers will also be picked up in Greensboro, NC.

  Asheville, NC area

"Blue Ridge Special", Sunday, October 31

Passengers will ride the rails through North Carolina’s most scenic region. Climbing the famed Blue Ridge “Loops” and traveling through several tunnels on the route to Asheville, the trip includes a layover at Biltmore Village. (Note that there may not be enough time to visit the Biltmore House.)

    

More Trip Information and Ordering Tickets

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. EDT on July 28. Ticket prices vary according to seating selection. Click here for more information on the trip, including seating options and pricing and ticket ordering.