Travel Opportunities - Rail Travel Offered by AAPRCO Members
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This information was last updated on
July 29, 2010
Travel Opportunities are listed in order of the date of departure.
Great Western Parks Tour
August 10-22, 2010
Chicago to Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and return
American Rail
Excursions presents the second of three summer 2010 tours to these
three great western national parks. All three parks tours depart Chicago
and return to Chicago. Parks visited include Grand Teton, Yellowstone
and Glacier. This very inclusive tour includes private railcar transportation,
transportation to and within the parks, lodging and sightseeing, many
meals, a raft ride on the Snake River, a ride on the steam powered Heber
Creeper Railroad, admission to Fairmont Springs Spa and a cruise on
Lake McDonald.
You will enjoy riding the “Going to the Sun Road” onboard
the historic White Motor Car “Jammer” buses restored as
a gift of the Ford Motor Company. Others rush you into and out of the
parks. On this tour you will be able to see just about everything and
take photos you will cherish for many years. Be sure to bring your camera.
You’ll ride in private cars westbound behind the storied California
Zephyr and eastbound behind the iconic Empire Builder.
As of July 12, we have one double bedroom available. Fares are $4,645 per person double occupancy in a double bedroom and $7,945 per person single occupancy in double bedroom. This double bedroom has long sofa, two berths, a table, mirrors, a picture window and a private enclosed bathroom.
Please download this brochure for additional information.
Contact Frank Corley at 313-300-8411 or frank@americanrail.com for more details or to place an order. Mail orders to American Rail Excursions, Inc., PO Box 2345, Dearborn, MI 48123-2345.
Great Western Parks Tour
September 5-17, 2010
Chicago to Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and return
American Rail Excursions presents the third of three tours to these three great western national parks. All three parks tours depart Chicago and return to Chicago. Parks visited include Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier. This very inclusive tour includes private railcar transportation, transportation to and within the parks, lodging and sightseeing, many meals, a raft ride on the Snake River, a ride on the steam powered Heber Creeper Railroad, admission to Fairmont Springs Spa and a cruise on Lake McDonald. You will enjoy riding the “Going to the Sun Road” onboard the historic White Motor Car “Jammer” buses restored as a gift of the Ford Motor Company. Others rush you into and out of the parks. On this tour you will be able to see just about everything and take photos you will cherish for many years. Be sure to bring your camera. You’ll ride in private cars westbound behind the storied California Zephyr and eastbound behind the iconic Empire Builder.
As of July 7,we have two roomettes (single bedrooms) available. The fare is $4,245 per person.
Please download this brochure for additional information.
Contact Frank Corley at 313-300-8411 or frank@americanrail.com for more details or to place an order. Mail orders to American Rail Excursions, Inc., PO Box 2345, Dearborn, MI 48123-2345.
Cincinnati Railway Company
THE OBSERVATORY & BIRCH GROVE
Cincinnati and Chicago to the AAPRCO 2010 Convention and return
September 12 - 29, 2010
Please see this document for futher information.
THE VIRGINIA CITY
Oakland CA to the AAPRCO 2010 Convention and return
September 13 - 27, 2010
Please see this document for futher information.
Meteor Rail, Inc.
Four Individual Day Trips Onboard a Former Santa Fe Big Dome
AAPRCO 2010 Convention Special Train
September 17, 19, 23 and 24, 2010
Please see this document for futher information.
American Rail Excursions Presents
Niagara Rainbow
September 20 – 24, 2010
Chicago to Niagara Falls roundtrip
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.
Tour includes rail transportation, overnight in Hilton Hotel overlooking Canadian side of the falls, tours of both sides of the falls and dinner at the renowned Jack’s Oyster House. There is sort of an inside joke about Jack’s. Despite the name previous owners did not serve oysters. New owners do serve oysters, but who knows after the oil spill in the Gulf?
Meals are prepared fresh onboard by highly accomplished
chef and served by attentive stewards. All passengers will enjoy private
bedrooms with enclosed private bathroom.
Premium beverage service is included in the afternoons and evenings
while you are onboard. It includes teas, coffees, juices, soft drinks,
domestic and imported beers and wines and a selection of mixed drinks.
Never an extra charge for beverages.
The Canadian tour includes Maid of the Mist boat ride, 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.
The American tour includes Maid of the Mist boat ride, American Falls, Prospect Park, Rock Slide Disaster Area, Bridal Veil Falls, Lower Niagara River, Pathway Below The Falls, Honeymoon Bridge Remains, E. Dent Lackey Plaza, Three Sisters Islands, Upper Niagara Rapids and Table Rock.
Fares are only $1,999 per person double occupancy in double bedroom. A suite for two persons is $3,499 per person. A single bedroom for one person is $3,599.
Please contact Frank Corley at 313-300-8411 or frank@americanrail.com for more details or to place an order. Mail orders to American Rail Excursions, Inc., PO Box 2345, Dearborn, MI 48123-2345.
American Rail Excursions Presents
New England and East Coast Fall Color Tour
September 30 – October 6, 2010
Chicago to Boston, Washington and Williamsburg, VA roundtrip
American Rail Excursions is offering a deluxe fall color tour to rural upper New York state, scenic Hudson River, Boston, Williamsburg, VA and Washington, DC. Includes a dinner at Jack’s Oyster House (surprise, they now serve oysters, but may not after the disaster in the Gulf), Hudson River Valley, escorted Boston city trolley tour and escorted tour of Williamsburg, VA. All passengers will enjoy private bedrooms with enclosed private bathroom.
Both Boston and Williamsburg are prime sites to explore
our Nation’s history.
You will traverse the East Coast from Boston all the way to Williamsburg.
There is an included lunch at Shield’s Tavern in Williamsburg.
Tour allows time for also touring Washington, DC where your private
cars will be parked in Union Station which overlooks the Mall around
which are arranged the Smithsonian Museums and many other historic attractions
and war memorials. Step on step off trolleys stop right in front of
the station.
Premium beverage service is included in the afternoons
and evenings while you are onboard. It includes teas, coffees, juices,
soft drinks, domestic and imported beers and wines and a selection of
mixed drinks. Never an extra charge for beverages.
Lakeshore route Eastbound and Capitol Ltd. Westbound. Meals are prepared
fresh onboard by highly accomplished chef and served by attentive stewards.
Fares are only $1,999 per person double occupancy in double bedroom. A suite for two persons is $3,499 per person. A single bedroom for one person is $3,499.
Please contact Frank Corley at 313-300-8411 or frank@americanrail.com for more details or to place an order. Mail orders to American Rail Excursions, Inc., PO Box 2345, Dearborn, MI 48123-2345.
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2010
Union Pacific Railroad Museum Steam Trip
Council Bluffs to North Platte and return
November 13, 2010
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