COVID-19 UPDATE
As of 06-20-2021
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Your health and safety are our highest priority!
We are following the guidance of industry experts by following guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A significant number of Americans will have the COVID vaccine by August 2021. We will require vaccination to provide the highest degree of protection when combined with current CDC COVID prevention strategies.
Our team is implementing additional technologies that go beyond these requirements as part of our new
Beyond Ordinary Care Program.
PRE-BOARDING
- -Pre-departure health questionnaire with confirmation of successful COVID vacccination status
- -Wear masks during travel to Station
- -Health screening at Station prior to embarkation
ON BOARD
- -HEPA filters and UV-C light provide double protection to clean the air of microbes on board
- -Electrostatic sprayers sanitize spaces and surfaces with a powerful, EPA-approved, hospital-grade sanitizing solution
- -Increase frequency of cleaning public spaces and high-touch points
SAVE THESE DATES in 2021!
2021 Trip #1 -SOLD OUT - Thank You!
Chicago to Denver Round Trip August 11 - 19, 2021
2021 Trip #2
Chicago - St Louis - Kansas City - Chicago Triangle Trip
September 3-4-5, 2021
with private cars FRANK THOMSON & BERLIN
This 3 day weekend triangle excursion is a great getaway that includes a visit to the St. Louis Museum of Transportation and the magnificent St. Louis Union Station complex. No need to check into hotels as we overnight on the railcars! Excellent views of the Missouri River on Amtrak's Missouri River Runner.
FARE: $1,699/person, double occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
SOLO TRAVELER FARE: $3,250/person, single occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
NOTE: We are also keeping a list of Solo Travelers that would be willing to room with another Solo Traveler (of same gender) to keep the price point lower than traveling alone. Please contact us if this is of interest to you.
For the full three day trip itinerary, click here: Trip #2 Itinerary
2021 Trip #3
Denver - Sacramento - Denver Round Trip
including California State Railroad Museum & Hotel
with private cars FRANK THOMSON & BERLIN
September 10-14, 2021
or
2021 Trip #3a
Denver - Emeryville (San Francisco) - Denver Round Trip
including Emeryville hotel accommodations
with private cars FRANK THOMSON & BERLIN
September 10-14, 2021
Denver - Sacramento - Emeryville - Sacramento - Denver
Ride one of the most popular routes in the United States, as we climb the scenic Front Range out of Denver on the route carved through the mountains by David Moffatt's Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. Enjoy spectacular daylight views of the Rockies & Sierra Nevada Mountains in both east and westbound directions. We will have a full day to explore the world renowned California State Railroad Museum. Please make plans to join us on this fabulous & scenic five day adventure.
FARE: $4,999/person, double occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
SOLO TRAVELER FARE: $9,720/person, single occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
NOTE: We are also keeping a list of Solo Travelers that would be willing to room with another Solo Traveler (of same gender) to keep the price point lower than traveling alone. Please contact us if this is of interest to you.
For the full five day trip itinerary, click here: Trip #3 Itinerary
2021 Trip #4
Chicago - Grand Rapids Trip
September 18-19, 2021
with private cars FRANK THOMSON & BERLIN
This 2 day weekend overnight trip is designed as an introduction to private rail travel at an affordable price point. Experience sleeping on a Pullman car! Enjoy the pleasing scenery and fine dining on a route not often traveled by private cars.
FARE: $899/person, double occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
SOLO TRAVELER FARE: $1,750/person, single occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
NOTE: We are also keeping a list of Solo Travelers that would be willing to room with another Solo Traveler (of same gender) to keep the price point lower than traveling alone. Please contact us if this is of interest to you.
For the full two day trip itinerary, click here: Trip #4 Itinerary
2021 Trip #5
AAPRCO Autumn Trip
All Private Passenger Car Special Train
September 23 to October 3, 2021
Chicago - Albany - Bennington - Bellows Falls - Burlington - Albany - Chicago
with private cars FRANK THOMSON & BERLIN
Positioned rearmost on the CHI-ALB & ALB-CHI segments !
We are delighted to participate in the American Association of Private Railcar Owners (AAPRCO) all private car train through the scenic Northeast during the height of the fall foliage season. Please make plans to join us on this fabulous scenic eleven day adventure.
FARE: $5,500/person, double occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
SOLO TRAVELER FARE: $10,750/person, single occupancy with proof of full COVID vaccination
NOTE: We are also keeping a list of Solo Travelers that would be willing to room with another Solo Traveler (of same gender) to keep the price point lower than traveling alone. Please contact us if this is of interest to you.
For the full eleven day trip itinerary, click here: Trip #5 Itinerary
2021 Trip #6
Chicago to Albuquerque Round Trip
TRIP PENDING - October 7-14, 2021
with private cars FRANK THOMSON & BERLIN to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
and Cumbres & Toltec Steam Railroad.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. We are evaluating interest in this trip for 2021, assuming that COVID restrictions are lifted by then. Please contact us if you would want to travel to Albuquerque for the Balloon Fiesta and to ride the C&TSRR..
