South Branch Valley Railroad (AKA Potomac Eagle) NARCOA Speeder Run Day 1 | Fairmont M9

Ride along for the 37th NARCOA running of the South Branch Valley Railroad filmed between Romney and Petersburg WV. (day 1). Keep an eye out for day 2, Romney to Green Spring WV. and return to be posted soon, and a short video featuring trip highlights. TRIP STATISTICS: Total number of cars: 33 Day 1 distance: 70 Miles Day 2 distance: 30 Miles Trip speed: 20 MPH max (track speed) Motorcar: 1947 Fairmont M9 Series G (Chicago & Northwestern RR heritage) Engine: Fairmont ROC, 5-8 HP Breakdowns (all cars): roughly 5 Breakdowns (my car): 0 Mind the farm crossings, one had flangeways filled with gravel and it derailed a car (at low speed) in the group. 0 injuries, damage minimal. Filmed: 8/13-14/2022