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This section of our website advertises trips sponsored by
our car owner members.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Announcing:

2025 AMERICAN AUTUMN EXPLORER VI

October 5 - 11
Schedule and Routing

Click HERE for full details (printable document).

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Friday, Oct. 3

Railcars Arrive Amtrak’s Albany-Rensselaer, NY, Station
 

Guests may board AAPRCO cars, escort by crew member

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Saturday, Oct. 4
Railcars switching and park overnight Amtrak’s Albany-Rensselaer, NY, Station

Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight stay at Albany-Rensselaer, NY  Amtrak Station

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Sunday, Oct. 5      

AAPRCO Amtrak Extra Train Albany-Rensselaer, NY via Rutland, VT to Burlington, VT (168 mi)  
Explore Rutland and Burlington, VT.

Optional 'Spirit of Ethan Allen Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise'.

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Monday, Oct. 6          

AAPRCO Vermont Rail Extra Burlington, VT to Bellows Falls, VT
Explore Shelburne, Shelburne Museum, and Bellows Falls

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Tuesday, Oct. 7          
All Day Exploration of Bellows Falls, VT and Surrounding Area

Museums, walking tours, shopping, art galleries, performing arts  (optional)

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Wednesday, October 8

AAPRCO Vermont Rail Extra Bellows Falls via White River Junction to St Johnsbury, VT

Explore St. Johnsbury, VT.

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Thursday, October 9

All Day Exploration of St Johnsbury, VT and Surrounding Area

Optional performance at Catamount Arts in the evening

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Friday, October 10

AAPRCO Vermont Rail Extra St Johnsbury via Orleans, VT to Bellows Falls, VT

Optional visit to Jay Peak Resort for lunch and tram ride to top of the summit

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Saturday, October 11

AAPRCO Vermont Rail Extra Bellows Falls, VT to Burlington, VT via Rutland
Explore Burlington, or optional Champlain Valley Dinner Train

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Sunday, Oct. 12          

AAPRCO Amtrak Extra Burlington, VT via Rutland for Albany-Rensselaer, NY (168 mi)
Explore Burlington

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Monday, Oct. 13

AAPRCO Railcars switching in Albany-Rensselaer, NY and park overnight or depart

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NOTE: Itinerary is Subject to Change.  Click HERE for even more details.



Click HERE to see photos and HERE to see videos of past Autumn Explorer trips!

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FALL COLORS PRIVATE RAIL CAR ADVENTURE

September 27-28, 2025

 

Join us on a private rail car excursion onboard the Northern Sky Dome/Lounge/lSleeper for a two day journey between St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois roundtrip September 27-28, 2025.   The Northern Sky will be attached to Amtrak's Empire Builder roundtrip for a scenic train journey of over eight hours each direction.   One way passage is also being offered.  

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For additional information including the full itinerary and prices click on this link: https://traintrips.biz/1-fall-colors-private-rail-car-adventure.php or call Trains and Travel International at 1-800 359-4870 or (530) 836-1944.  Our office is located in Portola, California.

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