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

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

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