Ride the Special - Rail Travel Offered by AAPRCO Members
Updated August 17, 2008Although our members often charter their cars to an individual or company, many offer travel opportunities to others. As we learn of opportunities where space is available, they will be posted here.
The Actions of the members of AAPRCO, Inc. are those of independent contractors. AAPRCO, Inc. does not own nor operate cars and does not make any representation as to the services provided.
This information was last updated on
August 17, 2008
Travel Opportunities are listed in order of the date of departure.
AAPRCO 2008 CONVENTION
Cincinnati – Chicago – Oakland - Los Angeles – AAPRCO
Special - Los Angeles – Albuquerque - Chicago – Cincinnati
Sunday, September 14 – Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Planning for AAPRCO's 2008 convention is in full swing, and the Cincinnati
Railway Company has already established our schedule for participating
in this annual event. For those of you who have traveled on AAPRCO's
past convention trips, please be aware that the special train being
planned for this year's AAPRCO convention will cover a relatively short
distance from Los Angeles to San Pedro and return, with a possible side
trip to San Diego. Individual private cars will arrive and depart Los
Angeles independently. The Cincinnati Railway has chosen a great route
which is briefly detailed below. Pricing will be announced when AAPRCO
determines the operating plan and cost of the special train and once
reservations begin to take place. Due to the length of this trip, we
will consider dayriders and those looking to take one way legs from
"Point A to Point B." Please contact us if you are interested
in booking your room today! For more information on our trip to AAPRCO's
2008 convention, visit www.cincinnatirailway.com
14 Sept. Sun. Board cars in Norwood
15 Sept. Mon. 1:10am Depart Cincinnat on Cardinal Train # 51i
10.20am Arrive Chicago
16 Sept. Tues. 2:00pm Depart Chicago on California Zephyr Train # 5
17 Sept. Weds. Enroute on Train # 5
18 Sept. Thurs.. 7:50pm arrive Oakland
19 Sept. Fri 8:35am Depart Oakland on Coast Starlight Train # 11
10:10pm Arrive Los Angles
20 Sept. Sat. Parked at Los Angeles; special train Los Angeles to San
Pedro
21 Sept. Sun. AAPRCO convention at San Pedro
22 Sept. Mon. AAPRCO Convention at San Pedro
23 Sept. Tues. AAPRCO Convention at San Pedro
24 Sept. Weds. AAPRCO Convention at San Pedro
25 Sept. Thurs AAPRCO convention special train San Pedro to Los Angles;
break up special train
26 Sept. Fri. 6:45pm depart Los Angles on Southwest Chief Train # 4
27 Sept. Sat. 12;17pm arrive Albuquerque, park overnight at Albuquerque
28 Sept. Sun 12:40pm depart Albuquerque Southwest Chief Train # 4
29 Sept. Mon. 3:20pm Arrive Chicago, park overnight at Chicago
30 Sept. Tues.. 5:45pm Depart Chicago on Cardinal Train # 50
1 Oct. Weds 3:14am Arrive Cincinnati
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PRICING: *Pricing for the AAPRCO Convention train is is still pending
based on anticipated double locomotive charges. Updated Pricing will
be posted in the spring
OLIVER HAZARD PERRY – Call Cincinnati Railway for exclusive lease
of the Oliver Hazard Perry to Petoskey. Price includes private chef,
accommodations for 3 couples, all meals and beverages while in transit.
*Cincinnati Railway Company reserves the right to cancel this trip should
it not reach 80% occupancy.
Please call Amanda Sommer at 513-791-RAIL for more details.
Join us at the convention by making the "Salisbury Beach" your comfortable hotel on wheels. This recently refurbished lightweight sleeping car features bedrooms, roomettes and comfortable classic section beds (uppers and lowers) at affordable prices for five nights (9/20-9/24).
Bedrooms: $995. for one, $1,295 for two
Roomettes $695. for one
Sections: $620 lower, $575 upper
*** Includes steam trip. Does not include AAPRCO associate membership fee.
CALL: LArail.com at 877-452-7245 and ask for Doug or Tom
Ride the AAPRCO Convention Steam Special behind
ATSF 4-8-4 3751
Silver Lariat and Colonial Crafts
Sunday, September
21, 2008
Ride the AAPRCO Convention Steam Special behind ATSF 4-8-4 3751 from
Los
Angeles to San Diego and return on Sunday, September 21, 2008. We will
be using
California Zephyr Vista Dome Silver Lariat and PRR sleeper/lounge Colonial
Crafts.
The dome and vestibules will be for the exclusive use of our guests.
Fare includes full
meal and bar service, staffed with professional chefs and servers from
the railroad’s
business cars, fine restaurants and hotels. Breakfast and dinner will
be prepared on
board in our own kitchen and served on white damask tablecloths using
silver and
china.Fare is $395 per person. Details and booking are available at
the Trains Unlimited
Tours Website at www.trainsunlimitedtours.com
or by calling 1-800-359-4870 or 1-775-
852-4448.
LOS ANGELES-SAN DIEGO-SAN PEDRO
AAPRCO 2008 CONVENTION STEAM SPECIAL EXCURSION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008
Palm Leaf LLC invites you to join us for the ride on the AAPRCO Convention
steam special, Sunday, September 21, 2008. Ride with us on an affordable
no frills excursion behind Santa Fe steam locomotive #3751. You will
be riding in PALM LEAF, a 1951 Santa Fe Pullman car, during the trip
and you will enjoy a continental breakfast, snacks, beverages &
dinner.
Price is $250 per person. Please see our brochure
and ticket order form.
For additional information please contact
Mike or Wendy Mulder at 209~632~5696 or
email them at mmulder@myway.com
AAPRCO Steam Special with the ex-AT&SF 3751
September 21st, 2008 departing Los Angeles for:
San Diego - Hobart Yard - Alameda Corridor - San Pedro!
Former Southern Pacific club lounge (w/barbershop and shower), 2981 (now known as the Overland Trail) will participate in the "trip of a decade" entrained within this year's annual AAPRCO special. Please join us for a trip down "memory lane" as this historically restored car joins this incredible steam train. The car features a stunning art deco interior, a quarter circle bar, large picture windows, smooth ride, sole operating railroad barbershop and much more.
Fare: $349.00. Meal service is included in your fare as well as an AAPRCO mandated "extra fare" of $25.00. (a premium ticket is available, see website for details) Please visit: LARAIL.COM and click on AAPRCO SPECIAL STEAM TRAIN for more information or call Bill at (800) 539-RAIL (7245)
Ride with the Pony Express
on the
2008 AAPRCO San Diegan
a Special Train from
Los Angeles to San Diego and back to San Pedro
via the Alameda Corridor
and Pacific Harbor Lines
behind
Santa Fe steam locomotive #3751
http://www.movie-trains.com
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Food service prepared by our on-board chef:
Breakfast - on departure.
Lunch - on your own in San Diego.
Dinner – en-route to San Pedro.
Snacks and beverages available throughout the day.
Space available: - 10 spaces left.
Cost: $300.00 per person for AAPRCO members- $345.00 per person for non-AAPRCO member and guest. Includes one AAPRCO membership as an Associate member.. $25.00 of this fee will be donated to the Ronald McDonald Houses of Chicago.
Note: This is an AAPRCO sponsored train intended for the benefit of AAPRCO members. All passengers must be a member of AAPRCO or a guest of an AAPRCO member. http://www.aaprco.com/public/join/
Contact: stangarner@earthlink.net