Experience Virginia by Rail

Donald M.

“"This was a birthday gift from my wife. We both truly enjoyed it. We went in August...The food was great. We really enjoyed it. After dinner, we had hot tea and coffee with our dessert. The inside of the train car was very nice..."”

Holly M.

“"It was a great, lengthy ride & the meal provided was delicious. Beer & wine selections were good, as was the wait staff. Would do it again, beautiful & relaxing."”

Sammy J.

“"What an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon as we traveled from Staunton to Ivy and back. The staff was great and provided friendly service. The car was comfortable and the food was excellent."”

Roxanne C.

“ I took the Blue Ridge Flyer trip and was blown away by the beauty of the Virginia countryside. The staff on our train were fantastic and did an exemplary job of taking care of us. I also enjoyed learning about the railway history as well.”

Lynne T.

“I wanted to express our deep appreciation for the wonderful time we had yesterday on the train ride. Your team could not have been nicer, and our granddaughter had the time of her life! ”

Don R.

“It’s all about the details, and you nailed them. The interior of the car was beautiful. The restoration again showed high attention to detail and passenger comfort. Then you topped it off with one of the best meals I’ve had on rails.”

Stan and Julie K.

“ My wife and I enjoyed today’s excursion to Goshen and back. The renovated car is beautiful, the lunch was very good and the staff did a superb job serving and meeting everyone's needs... our expectations were exceeded.”

Cindy S.

“I just wanted to say this was my third trip. I have brought different friends with me each time and have shared my experiences with others who are definitely interested. Keep up the good work as my trips never disappoint! Your crew is great!”

DeeDee B.

“I have enjoyed every trip that I've taken with VSR and plan to continue taking excursions in 2024. I also share my experiences with friends and family... your staff goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great, memorable trip.”

Sterlyn C.

“We had the best time! The staff and views were amazing. The food was delicious, and we were very impressed with the overall experience. We will definitely be coming back.”

Richard V.

“This was our second trip on the Virginia Scenic Railway. In the fall we went west and in the spring we went east. Each trip has its own unique character and flavor…worth every penny and then some!”

Courtney T.

“Highly recommend! Everything was wonderful, from the relaxing ride to the friendly and welcoming staff to the delicious food!”

Edna W.

“Wow. We took this 3 hour tour yesterday afternoon and what a treat! The views were beautiful. We got the real red carpet treatment! The food was really delicious and the entire staff was amazing!”

Shannon W.

“It was amazing! Food was great atmosphere was lovely. The train is beautifully done and there is not a bad seat in the house!”

Michael P.

“A wonderful trip through the Virginia countryside, excellent historical narrative, and the meal was tremendous.”

Tony M.

“It’s a perfect weekend adventure. The staff was incredible and the food is 5-star!”

Matthew N.

“A very enjoyable ride. We loved seeing the autumn foliage. My favorite part was the tunnels in the mountains, and we went at sunset so we got to see the sun setting over the span of the mountains, with the still-colorful trees below.”