 Hotels Near Potomac Eagle Train - Romney WV West Virginia
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The historic Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is one of America's most beautiful train rides. For three hours enjoy a narrated excursion through a tranquil and pristine mountain valley. View historic farms and lush mountain greenery. Around every curve you are rewarded with the splendor of native wildflowers, evergreens, and mixed hardwoods in an unspoiled countryside environment. Experience "The Trough," a spectacular narrow mountain valley.
Most visitors on the Potomac Eagle are unaware of the long the storied past of the South Branch Valley Railroad. The line has been a vital part of the valley from Green Spring to Petersburg for well over 100 years. The South Branch Valley Railroad (SBVR) comprises a 52.4-mile route from Petersburg to Green Spring where it links to the CSXT mainline connecting Cumberland, MD to Martinsburg, WV. The SBVR generally parallels the South Branch of the Potomac River - from which the railroad takes its name. Crossing Hampshire, Hardy and Grant counties, the SBVR serves the towns of Romney (2002 population: 1,940), Moorefield (2002 population: 2,375) and Petersburg (2002 population: 2,423). The railroad is headquartered in Moorefield. It is owned and operated by the West Virginia State Rail Authority (SRA). State employees perform maintenance and freight operations.
But at least one early effort to build the line was futile. In 1875 a group of residents of Kanawha County, West Virginia formed a company designated the West Virginia Railroad Company. The group obtained authority to cross the state with a railroad which would commence on the Kentucky state boundary line and pass through Cabell, Wayne, Putnam, Kanawha, Braxton, Clay, Webster, Upshur, Randolph, Pendleton, Hardy and Hampshire counties. The line was supposed to extend to a point near the South Branch River near the Maryland state boundary line. The charter, which is on record in the Hardy County Clerk's Office, discloses that the proposed railroad was to follow in a general course, the South Branch River through Pendleton, Grant, Hardy and Hampshire counties.
While those pioneers had the best of intentions and dreams, the smoke from a locomotive in Hardy County was still not to be seen for many years. In February 1880, a company called the Cumberland, Moorefield and Petersburg Railroad was organized to build a line between Green Spring and Petersburg. Little is known of the company other than they did not get their line built. However, on Sept. 1, 1884, a new company called the South Branch Railroad completed the line from Green Spring to Romney.
It was not until after the turn of the century that a rail line was built south of Romney. In 1909 construction started for a new company known as The Hampshire Southern RR. The company was headed by William B. Cornwell, brother of soon to be Governor John J. Cornwell. In 1910 the first trains providing freight and passenger service between Romney and Moorefield were operated on the new railroad.
This system was sold to the Moorefield and Virginia Railroad Company in 1911 with the purchaser assuming a mortgage existing against the line in the amount of $700,000. William Cornwell and Eugene Ailes, son-in-law of Governor Cornwell, were officers of the grantor company. In November 1913 the Moorefield and Virginia Company transferred the system to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Passenger service was abandoned on the line sometime around 1928.
In the mid-1970s, the line was abandoned by the B&O. It was taken over by the State of West Virginia on October 11, 1978, as government officials became concerned over the harm that would come to existing industry and the prospects of during away new business along the line. Track rehabilitation began on the 52-mile stretch, but the famous flood of 1985 knocked out four bridges and left 13 miles of track with heavy damage and 23 miles with moderate damage. It was reported that in some stretches in the Trough that rail and ties hung in mid-air with all traces of road bed gone beneath them.
Freight service operates five days a week, Monday through Friday, with special and unit train operations on weekends as needed. The SBVR's largest customer is Pilgrim's Pride in Moorefield. Pilgrim's feed mill receives corn and other commodities used in the manufacture of its poultry feed. Nearly all of the corn arrives in 65-car unit trains which must be moved to the feed mill, unloaded and returned to CSXT in less than 36 hours. Three customers are located in Petersburg: Adell Polymers ships and receives loads of plastic pellets, Allegheny Wood Products ships finished lumber and Greer Lime ships outbound loads of lime. In 2004, the SBVR handled 4,243 revenue loads.
During its first ten years, the SBVR spent nearly $5 million on track improvements. In 1994, the railroad completed a $4 million bond-financed upgrade of its line. Since 1998, 25.6 track-miles of heavy, welded rail have been installed and over 46,000 crossties have been replaced. A major bridge program made it possible for the SBVR to raise its weight limit to 286,000 pounds per car. Three locomotives were upgraded with microprocessor controls to increase their tractive effort and save fuel. Three additional locomotives were purchased to help move the heavy unit trains over the steep grades between Green Spring and Romney. Plans are in place to continue with capital improvements for the next several years. The improvements will include additional welded rail, crossties, ballast and roadbed widening. There will be additional work on bridges to maintain their capacity.
By saving the South Branch Valley Railroad from abandonment in 1978 and rebuilding it following the flood of 1985, the State Rail Authority not only protected existing industry - and the estimated 2,600 jobs that relied on railroad service in the region - but also made possible its growth. Without the railroad, it is extremely doubtful that the more than 1,900 new jobs created by the region's poultry industry during the past several years would have ever occurred.
In late 1989 the Romney Business and Professional Organization bean a successful effort to bring a tourist rain to the area. Spurred on by a state commissioned report showing the line had great potential, the group worked tirelessly to get the excursion up and running. With Delegate Jerry Mezzatesta spearheading the project in Charleston, the state capital, the spring of 1991 saw the fIrst Potomac Eagle pull out of Romney. For some areas trains are a part of history, never again to be alive with the clanking of the cars rolling along. But for one small valley in West Virginia, the train industry could very well be just in its infancy.
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South Branch Inn Romney in Romney 1-800-230-4134
Hc 63 Box 2455, Romney, WV 26757 (Mountain)
We have 2 great locations to serve you, Moorefield and Romney, WV. Open 24 hours, the Inns offer various room types to meet your needs. Whether you are traveling on business and need a basic room or looking to upgrade to a Jacuzzi Suite for your family or special occassion. All rooms come with free cable/HBO;free continental breakfast, and free internet access. We have a guest laundry on-site as well as an exercise facility. Our conference rooms are available for meetings or receptions. Various local restuarants are located next door or within a couple miles of the hotels. We have many local attractions such as the Potomac Eagle Scenic Train, museums, shopping, State Parks and National Forests.
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~4.11 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Hampton Inn in Frostburg 1-800-997-5148
11200 New Georges Creek Rd. Sw, Frostburg, MD 21532 (Mountain)
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~20.34 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Comfort Inn & Suites in Lavale 1-800-997-5149
1216 National Highway, Lavale, MD 21502 (Suburban)
The Comfort Inn & Suites® hotel, ideally located off of
Interstate 68 on historic U.S. Route 40, is just three minutes
west of historic downtown Cumberland. This Lavale, MD hotel
is minutes from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad,
offering three centuries of transportation history, scenic
excursions and first-class dining cars, as well as murder
mystery dinner shows.Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking
or biking on the Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland
(AHTM), the Great Allegheny Passage and the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal National Historic Park trails (C&O Canal).
Your Morning Breakfast is full of hot and delicious options,
making breakfast at the Comfort Inn & Suites the perfect
way to start your day. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring
eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including
your choice of hot waffle flavors!For business travelers, the
hotel provides conveniences like free high-speed Internet
access, a public computer kiosk in the lobby, voice mail,
multiple telephone lines, and access to fax and copy services.
Banquet and meeting rooms are available for most events
and business functions.All tastefully appointed guest rooms
come equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee
makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and 32-inch flatscreen
televisions with satellite and movies on demand. In
addition to standard amenities, some rooms feature whirlpool
bathtubs. Non-smoking rooms are also available.Additional
full-servic
Reservations Meeting Space Lavale Group Rates Map
~20.34 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Days Inn & Suites in Frostburg 1-800-230-4134
11100 New Georges Creek Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532 (Suburban)
Reservations Frostburg Group Rates Map
~20.37 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Holiday Inn Cumberland in Cumberland 1-800-997-5148
100 South George St., Cumberland, MD 21502 (Downtown-City Center)
Conveniently located at Exit 43C off I-68, the Holiday Inn Cumberland provides the surroundings and hospitality to make your stay a memorable one.
Harrigan's Restaurant offers a casual atmosphere and delectable menu of classic American cuisine. Enjoy a favorite drink and snack in Harrigan's Lounge.
130 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites feature amenities including an in-room coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and full-size ironing board. The Holiday Inn offers seasonal outdoor pool, fitness room and billiards. Free parking is available.
The Cumberland Holiday Inn is conveniently located to: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, C&O Canal, Historic Downtown Cumberland, Jack Nicholas Signature Golf Course, Fore Sisters Golf Course, Cumberland Country Club and the Maryland Mountains
For events, our experienced staff will go the distance with a 3264 square feet Ballroom of function space for banquets, receptions and meetings, for groups up to 400. Five Distinctive Meeting Rooms (combine to form the Ballroom) - Catering Services - A\V Equipment
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~20.91 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Super 8 Motel in Lavale 1-800-997-5149
1301 National Highway, Lavale, MD 21502 (Highway)
FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET FREE SUPER START BREAKFAST PETS ALLOWED WITH FEE HBO
Reservations Lavale Group Rates Map
~20.96 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Best Western Braddock Motor Inn in Lavale 1-800-230-4134
1268 National Highway, Lavale, MD 21502 (Mountain)
Complimentary Continental Breakfast available daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in our Breakfast Room. Free high-speed Internet access for those whoe bring their lap tops, on-site restaurant, grill and bar, heated indoor pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center, tanning salon, sauna, and game room are among the many amenities at the Best Western Braddock Motor Inn. We are conveniently located off Interstate 68 at Exit 39 westbound and 40 eastbound just Five miles from historic Cumberland.
The Best Western Braddock Motor Inn features 105 rooms, including pool front suites plus an array of standard accommodations, doubles, queens, two queens and king rooms. Each room is well appointed and offers in-room coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, cable television with free HBO and much more. We offer rooms especially designed for our physically challenged guests as well as non-smoking rooms. The Best Western Braddock Motor Inn is uniquely able to accommodate groups, receptions, sales events, seminars or presentations.
While in La Vale, be sure to take a trip on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, visit the C & O Canal Place, Thrasher Carriage Museum and all that historic Cumberland has to offer. Within an hour's drive you can visit Wisp Ski area at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, Seven Springs and Hidden Valley Ski Resorts in Pennsylvania, and the Potomac Eagle Scenic Train Ride in West Virginia. Whether you are visiting on business or pleasure be sure to take the time
Reservations Meeting Space Lavale Group Rates Map
~20.96 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Red Roof Inn in Lavale 1-800-997-5148
12310 Winchester Rd. Sw, Lavale, MD 21502 (Mountain)
Reservations Meeting Space Lavale Group Rates Map
~21.23 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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South Branch Inn Moorefield in Moorefield 1-800-997-5149
1500 Us 220 North, Moorefield, WV 26836 (Mountain)
We have 2 great locations to serve you, Moorefield and Romney, WV. Open 24 hours, the Inns offer various room types to meet your needs. Whether you are traveling on business and need a basic room or looking to upgrade to a Jacuzzi Suite for your family or special occassion. All rooms come with free cable/HBO, free continental breakfast, and free internet access. We have a guest laundry on-site as well as an exercise facility. Our conference rooms are available for meetings or receptions. Various local restuarants are located next door or witing a couple miles of the hotels. We have many local attractions such as the Potomac Eagle Scenic Train, museums, shopping, State Parks and National Forests.
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~21.44 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Hotel Regent Palace Hotel in Dubai 1-800-230-4134
Bur Dubai Dubai Uae, Dubai, 26816 United Arab Emirates (ARE) (Downtown-City Center)
Regent Palace Hotel commenced in early 1997. Ever since, it has been the choice of discerning business and leisure travelers, being located in the heart of the main banking and business district of Bur Dubai. It has 144 rooms and suites and seven restaurants. The hotel is located 5kms from the airport.
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~24.70 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in Flintstone 1-800-997-5148
16701 Lakeview Dr. Ne, Flintstone, MD 21530 (Mountain)
Reservations Meeting Space Flintstone Group Rates Map
~24.84 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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Comfort Inn in Grantsville 1-800-997-5149
2541 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Grantsville, MD 21536 (Highway)
Reservations Grantsville Group Rates Map
~29.21 miles from Potomac Eagle Train
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