Showing posts with label private rail car trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label private rail car trip. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Minneapolis / St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago


Minneapolis/St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago
May 7-9 and May 21-23, 2010
Martini

The opportunity to ride vintage rail passenger cars from the Twin Cities to Milwaukee and Chicago. Fully restored passenger cars offer a memorable journey you'll be sure to cherish. Meticulously refurbished, these cars recall the era when everyone traveled by rail.

Cars will be pulled by Amtrak's Empire Builder over the scenic former Milwaukee Road route along the Mississippi River. Look for bald eagles as you ride in the full-length dome car. In 1952 this "Super Dome" car was advertised in National Geographic as state-of-the-art in rail innovation. Today, its comfortable seating and lounge area make it a classic.

The trip will include breakfast and lunch from the Twin Cities to Chicago and hors'douvres and dinner on the return to the Twin Cities. Beverage service is complimentary. These trips will have very limited seating, all in premium class. With the recent reduction in air fares between the Twin Cities and Chicago, you may fly one way and take the train the other. Passengers are responsible for making their own hotel reservations in Chicago if needed.


 
* All Premium Class travel
* Round-end "Skytop" observation car (May 7-9)
* Open platform "President's" car Katy 403 (May 21-23)
* Super Dome and lounge cars on all trips
* Dining and beverages included!

Super Dome SideSuper Dome interior

SPECIAL FEATURES

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Private Rail Car travel - New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, DC and White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia or Chicago




Greenbrier Getaway - In Style to Chicago



Between New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, DC

& White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia   {Chicago} 



Private charters available, depart/return any Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Featuring first-class travel aboard classic Pullman Parlor-Observation Car "Kitchi Gammi Club"

              
Choose either a relaxing deluxe railway journey to The Greenbrier Resort, where ladies and gentlemen still experience traditional southern elegance and grace, or a train enthusiast's overnight round trip through to Chicago.

Visit one of America's favourite resorts as well as the last of the great railroad hotels, once a common sight throughout the USA.  
The award-winning Greenbrier Resort, 6,500 acres in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, has just reopened following a $50 million renovation project. 
The Greenbrier is world renowned for its fine cuisine, lavish interior decor and grand public spaces.  Breakfast and dinner in the main dining room are elegant events to remember.  Choose to relax in one of many cozy lobby areas about the hotel...treat yourself to a spa treatment, a golf outing....or participate in wide selection of additional activities available for your enjoyment.  Complimentary options include a hotel tour, indoor swimming pool and fitness center, afternoon tea, holiday concert, evening first-run movies and happy hour Hors d'oeuvres.
The resort's newest amenity "The Tavern Casino" is now open and ready for your enjoyment.  Try your luck at this intimate guests-only venue offering table games, including Blackjack and Roulette in addition to 44 slots.
A highlight of your visit will be a fascinating tour of the once top-secret cold war "Bunker" meant to house the United States Congress in the event of a nuclear threat.
  


It's a wonderful railway journey as the "Cardinal" train leaves the industrial northeast behind and climbs into the rugged mountains of Virginia and West Virginia.  
You'll cross the mighty Susquehanna River, travel along the historic Washington Mall, cross the Potomac River, pass the immense Pentagon, call on quaint Charlottesville--home of Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia and reach the summit of verdant Afton Mountain.  
Guests traveling through to Chicago will especially enjoy a Sunday morning daylight jaunt through the spectacularly scenic New River Gorge. 
       


Travel in comfort aboard the classic 1923 Pullman "Kitchi Gammi Club".
Greenbrier guests may relax on a sofa while Chicago guests experience a traditional Pullman berth.  Afternoon tea service and delicious meals are prepared and served onboard.



Simon Pielow
Trainvangelist for Quality Rail Travel
The Best Way to Travel on Earth

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Excursions in Private Rail Cars in the USA



American Rail Excursions is offering an outstanding series of private rail car tours.

See America up close and personal while enjoying a comfortable seat in your room or the lounge.


All passengers enjoy private Pullman rooms with upper and lower berths and their own private enclosed bathroom.

Meals enroute are prepared fresh onboard by outstanding chef and served by attentive stewards. Premium beverage and snack service is included in your fare.

Enjoy rail travel formerly enjoyed by movie stars, industry moguls and sports stars. No airport or airline hassles.

A descriptive brochure is available. Please contact us via the Luxury Train Club with your your postal service mailing address and we will have a copy sent by first class mail.

You can order tours via The Luxury Train Club ;50% due with order and the balance due 45 days before beginning of your tour.

Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Special
April 6 – 11 from Chicago, fare $1,899 per person double occupancy in double bedroom
April 5 – 12 from St. Louis, Fare $1,999 per person double occupancy in double bedroom
Single occupancy and suites available. Please inquire.
Your hotel on wheels will be your private car parked in Washington Union Station which overlooks the Capitol Mall. You could not have a better or more convenient location.
Tour Washington via included Tourmobile step on step off trolley. Tour has stops at most all major buildings and Arlington Cemetery. For the first time on the Cherry Blossom tour our passengers will receive a two day instead of one day ticket. Historic Sites that can be seen/visited on Tourmobile step on step off trolley route are numerous and include:
Arlington Cemetery, Women in Military Memorial, Kennedy Family Grave Sites, Tomb of the Unknown, WW II Memorial, White House/White House Visitors Center and many others.
Southern Crescent and New Orleans Jazz Festival
April 24 – May 1 from Chicago, Fare $2,399 per person double occupancy in double bedroom.
April 23 – May 2 from St. Louis. Fare $2,499 per person double occupancy in double bedroom.
Single occupancy and suites available. Please inquire.

Your hotel on wheels will be your private car parked in Washington Union Station and then in New Orleans Union Station.
Visit Washington, DC enroute to New Orleans. Included is a day ticket for the Washington Tourmobile where you visit the same attractions listed above and then it is on to New Orleans via the Southern Crescent Route. You will enjoy New Orleans’ famous Jazz Festival. Ticket included. Also included is a New Orleans city tour with an outstanding guide (it is by deluxe coach so walking and standing is limited). See the hurricane destruction but more encouraging see New Orleans being rebuilt. Also included is a Mississippi River luncheon cruise on the paddlewheel steamboat Natchez. All three streetcar lines are back in operation for you to enjoy.

Niagara Rainbow
June 7 – 11 from Chicago. Fare $1,999 per person double occupancy in double bedroom.
June 6 – 12 from St. Louis. Fare $2,099 per person double occupancy in double bedroom.
Single occupancy and suites available. Please inquire.
Come join American Rail’s private rail passenger car tour to one of the most scenic and romantic attractions in the entire world. Millions have honeymooned at Niagara Falls. Others have come for the sheer majesty and power of the Falls. This tour includes a professionally guided day tour for each side of the falls and also a night at Canadian Hilton Hotel overlooking the Falls. You can visit the casino if you wish.
See Canadian Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Bridge Marooned since 1918, Upper Canadian Rapids, Niagara Power Plants, Sir Henry Oakes Garden, Whirlpool Rapids, Power Plant Disaster Area, Rainbow Bridge, Queen Victoria Park, Table Rock House and Upper Niagara Rapids, American Falls, Prospect Park, Rock Slide Disaster Area, Bridal Veil Falls, Lower Niagara River, Pathway Below The Falls, Boat Cruise, Honeymoon Bridge Remains, E. Dent Lackey Plaza, Three Sisters Islands, Upper Niagara Rapids and Table Rock.

Great Western Parks Tours
Tour A July 13 – 25
Tour B August 10 – 22
Tour C September 5 – 17
Thirteen days and twelve nights. Several nights in historic hotels inside the parks.
All three tours depart from and return to Chicago.
Fare $3,995 per person double occupancy in compartment.
Fare $4,395 per person double occupancy in double bedroom.
$250 additional per person, August and September departures.
Single occupancy and suites available. Please inquire.
These are tours for which we have had many, many requests. Order early to avoid disappointment. The Parks tour currently operating was a total sellout.
All three tours include ride on Heber Creeper steam Railroad. touring Grand Teton National Park, raft ride on Snake River, touring Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, visit to Fairmont Springs Spa, tour of Glacier National Park on the famous Red Jammer buses via the Going to the Sun Highway and cruise on Lake McDonald. This tour is expanded from the usual parks tours to give an opportunity to really see and photograph the natural wonders and wildlife of these magnificent parks. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Contact The Luxury Train Club for brochures and to book.
Simon Pielow
Trainvangelist for Quality Rail Travel
The Best Way to Travel on Earth

Monday, January 11, 2010

Great value fares on chartered US rail car trip



Tidewater Traveler


Saturday, April 17, 2010 and Sunday, April 18, 2010
 
The Dover Harbor - Washington DC to Williamsburg or Newport News

Experience luxurious rail travel aboard the classic 1930’s Pullman lounge/sleeper Dover Harbor-- travel to the Tidewater region of Virginia to Williamsburg, the Colonial Capital, or to the maritime city of Newport News.



An early morning departure from Washington Union Station or Alexandria
Enjoy breakfast served at table, as Amtrak’s Regional train #67 goes south over the trestles spanning scenic tributaries of the Potomac River and through the historic cities of Fredericksburg and Richmond.
Relax in comfortable Pullman armchairs while white-jacketed attendants serve beverages, libations, and snacks.

Shortly before mid-day, Dover Harbor will arrive at Williamsburg.
EITHER disembark at Williamsburg:
Stroll along the 18th century streets in Colonial Williamsburg.
Enjoy the beauty of the spring flowers in the restored gardens or tour the historic sites (admission fee) during a five hour visit (the historic district is approximately a six block walk from Amtrak’s Boundary Street Station);
OR continue to Newport News:
Visit attractions such as the world famous Mariner’s Museum, a short taxi ride from the Newport News Amtrak station (admission fee).

Dover Harbor will depart from Newport News in late afternoon with Amtrak’s Regional train #66, stopping at Williamsburg on the way.
Dinner will be served while en route home to Alexandria and Washington.

ROUND TRIP FARES:
Washington to Williamsburg/Newport News $209 Child (ages 2-15) $159

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Simon Pielow
Trainvangelist for Quality Rail Travel
The Best Way to Travel on Earth