Over the (Niagara) Falls

The Hickory Creek private rail car - classic travel in the USA

Join the Hickory Creek for a cruise through the Hudson River Valley during peak fall foliage season to Niagara Falls.

Passengers will enjoy the views from Hickory Creek's 'Lookout Lounge' as the train travels through the scenic country along the original 'Water Level Route' to the Falls.

Schedule
Thursday September 30 2010
New York City, Penn Station            depart 9:45AM on the rear of the Amtrak Train #281
Sunday October 3
Niagara Falls                                   depart 7:05AM on the rear of Amtrak train #284

Fares                $649 per passenger

Hickory Creek rail car - master bedroom

Stay at Niagara Falls in the Hickory Creek!
$150 per person per night in one of the two Master Bedrooms (double bed, includes breakfast), double occupancy only, 3 nights occupancy required.

Other passengers are responsible for their own hotel accommodations.

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Dream machine - Bella Vista - now booking for October 2010

Private Rail Car - Bella Vista, dome sleeper / lounge, originally uploaded by Train Chartering & Private Rail Cars.

The Bella Vista, with dome, rear viewing platform, bedrooms, lounge and kitchen, is running on a private charter between Oakland (San Francisco) via Los Angeles to San Diego along the scenic US West Coast, October 2010.

Just 3 bedrooms available, for hire to individuals or a corporate client.

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Minneapolis / St. Paul to Milwaukee and Chicago

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

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!

SPECIAL FEATURES

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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.

Reserve now to join an elegant getaway to the renowned Greenbrier Resort, or cosmopolitan Chicago.

Simon Pielow

Trainvangelist for Quality Rail Travel

The Best Way to Travel on Earth

Private Rail Cars: Los Angeles - Winslow AZ - Chicago, and the return.

Private Rail Cars - Pacific Sands and Pony Express


Winslow, AZ to Chicago, IL

May 15 - 20, 2010

Passengers may choose to travel from and to Los Angeles if desired. May 14-21

$2,950.00 per person round trip

Space for 18

Sleeper Pacific Sands - Party Car Pony Express

Pony Express - interior

Sit back and enjoy the sights as the rail cars travel across Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, a corner of Iowa, across the Mississippi River and into Illinois and the Windy City.

The private chef will prepare plenty of savory delights on board the Pony Express

While in Chicago you will have 2-1/2 days for shopping on Michigan Avenue, sightseeing at the Museum of Science and Industry, the Aquarium and other popular attractions. Best of all, a chance to experience Chicago's fine dining and music

Sleeping car Pacific Sands will be your hotel during our stay and breakfast will be served each morning on the Pony.

On the return trip the Pony Express will be taken off the train in Winslow, AZ. Pacific Sands will continue on to Los Angeles.

Passengers must be able to negotiate steps. Cars do not have wheelchair access.

Itinerary

Friday, May 14
6:45pm                Sleeper Pacific Sands and Party Car Pony Express depart Los Angeles Union Station Tr #4 the Southwest Limited. Dinner on the Pony

Saturday, May 15
6:00am                Passengers board in Winslow, AZ. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Sunday, May 16
3:20pm               Arrive Chicago Union Station. Breakfast and lunch on the Pony. Passengers on their own for dinner. Sleeper Pacific Sands is your hotel while in Chicago.

Monday, May 17
Layover in Chicago. Breakfast served on the Pony.

Tuesday, May 18
Layover in Chicago. Breakfast served on the Pony.

Wednesday, May 19
3:15pm             Depart Chicago Union Station on Tr#3 the Southwest Chief. Dinner on the Pony

Thursday, May 20
7:50pm            Arrive Winslow, AZ. Pony Express taken off train and parked at La Posada Hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Pony. Pacific Sands continues to Los Angeles.

Friday, May 21
8:15am          Arrive Los Angeles Union Station. Light breakfast on the Pacific Sands.

BOOKINGS and more information - Private Rail Cars

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

Great value Private Rail Car journey, Washington DC to the Deep South

First Class Private Railcar Journey from Washington D.C. to SAVANNAH or CHARLESTO N

Thursday-Sunday, October 28-31, 2010

Join a weekend First Class voyage aboard the classic 1930s Pullman Dover Harbor railroad car to the charming coastal Deep South.

With this rail-only trip from D.C., you’ll choose your own tour destination—Charleston, South Carolina or Savannah, Georgia. Both cities offer a range of delights, including a full palette of history, cuisine, culture, and adventure.

Thursday October 28th

Washington Union Station      Departure mid-morningon with Amtrak’s Palmetto

Charleston or Savannah         Arrival late evening

Gracious white-jacketed stewards will serve you lunch and dinner, along with plentiful snacks and your choice of refreshing, made-to-order cocktails.

While on board, you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery and relax in the comfortable lounge or on the open-air vestibule.

Neither destination requires a car to see many of the architectural and historic sites or to enjoy delicious regional restaurants. You can tour either compact, enchanting city on foot after taxiing to a downtown hotel.

Alternatively you can rent a car to visit outlying sites or the Atlantic beaches—with advance reservation, Hertz has a taxi arrangement to their nearby rental facilities.

Sunday, October 31st 

Savannah                               Departure early morning on the northbound Palmetto

or

Charleston                             Departure mid-morning on the Palmetto

Washington Union                 Arrival evening

The onboard Halloween service will include a delectable brunch and dinner, along with cocktails and softer drinks.

GET YOUR 'EARLY BIRD' DISCOUNT

Save $40.00 per person when you reserve and pay by Saturday, August 28, 2010.

PER PERSON FARES (FIRST CLASS)

For round-trip rail travel only on Dover Harbor from Washington DC to Charleston or Savannah, including meals, snacks, beverages, wines, and spirits as described.

DCNRHS Member - special rates

Early Bird fare until August 28th                 $449

Regular fare after August 28th                     $489

Contact Private Rail Cars to book on this good value tour.


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