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​​​​2025 AMERICAN AUTUMN EXPLORER VI

October 5 - 12
Schedule and Routing
For more scheduling and routing details, please email execdirector@aaprco.com.

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Friday, Oct. 3

Railcars Arrive Amtrak’s Albany-Rensselaer, NY, rail yard

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Guests may board AAPRCO cars escorted by crew member

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Saturday, Oct. 4
Railcars Switching and Park Overnight   Amtrak’s Albany-Rensselaer, NY, rail yard
Guests return to AAPRCO cars for overnight stay at Albany-Rensselaer, NY  Amtrak rail yard

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Sunday, Oct. 5      

AAPRCO Amtrak Extra     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 enjoy 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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Tuesday, Oct. 14

AAPRCO Railcars switching and depart Albany-Rensselaer, NY.

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NOTE: Itinerary is Subject to Change.  Email execdirector@aaprco.com for more detailed schedule and routing information.

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

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