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🍂 2026 fall foliage season

Virginia Scenic Railway Shenandoah Valley Limited 2026

Staunton, VA

Plan a seasonal visit to Virginia Scenic Railway in Staunton, VA. Current dates and program details need an operator recheck. Earlier listing: 50-mile fall foliage excursion through the Shenandoah Valley and George Washington & Jefferson National Forests on five consecutive weekends starting Sept 26, 2026. Previously listed schedule: Five consecutive fall weekends beginning September 26, 2026. Confirm the current year and departures with the operator. Peak color in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Mountains typically arrives mid- to late October.

Previously listed schedule

Five consecutive fall weekends beginning September 26, 2026

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Peak color

Peak color in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Mountains typically arrives mid- to late October.

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Frequently asked

How long is the trip?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: A 50-mile roundtrip lasting 3.5–4 hours.

Where does the train depart?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: From Staunton's historic Amtrak station.

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