Virginia Scenic Railway's reservation system will be unavailable on Monday, August 5th for scheduled maintenance. No bookings will be possible during this upgrade process but you should be able to access the reservation system again by midday on Tuesday, August 6th. Thank you for your patience.
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Welcome to the Virginia Scenic Railway press room. If you’re a journalist looking for story ideas, what’s new with the Railway, need assistance with fact-checking or photography — you’ve come to the right place. Our goal is to make your job easier. We are committed to providing quick and accurate information, expert sourcing, and photography for editorial use. For media questions, please contact Kathy Moore at Moore PR.
The Virginia Scenic Railway began operations in 2022 and is the Commonwealth’s only regularly scheduled sightseeing tourist train. It is owned and operated by the Buckingham Branch Railroad, a privately-held company based in Dillwyn, Virginia. With four divisions and 280 miles of track, Buckingham Branch is the largest short line railroad in Virginia.
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Aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway, you’ll get a front-row seat to some of Virginia’s prettiest views, including the legendary Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Depending on the excursion you choose, you’ll roar through tunnels, speed over bridges, race past scenic fields and forests, and climb over mountains.
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