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Trip #1 - Chicago to San Francisco Round Trip

August 28, 2020 to Sept 3, 2020—One Way Trips also Available

RAILEXCO and BERLIN SLEEPING CAR (Deep River Rail Ventures LLC) are pleased to offer a very special opportunity to experience the ambiance of overnight Pullman rail travel between two of the greatest cities in the country.  Take this opportunity to experience the beauty of the Rockies, the vast American desert and the Sierra Mountains from the 360 degree view of the Vista Dome.

Indulge in mouth-watering meals and panoramic views from the recently restored Northern Pacific Dome Coach 549.

Surround yourself in the plush sleeping accommodations of the former American Orient Express sleeping car BERLIN. offering spacious mahogany paneled rooms and private showers.

 

FINAL ITINERARY & PRICING - TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

 

 

Trip #2 - AAPRCO Special Convention Train
to 43rd Annual Convention
Burlington, Vermont
September 22 to October 1, 2020. 

AAPRCO is working with Amtrak on a convention special train departing Chicago on September 22, with activities at several intermediate locations prior to arriving in Burlington on September 27, where the AAPRCO 43rd annual convention will be held September 28-30, 2020. After the convention activities conclude at Burlington, the special train will operate to Albany-Rensselaer and terminate there on October 1st. Those who participated in the 2017 convention at Burlington know that Vermont has much to offer visitors. Vermont Rail System currenty permits open vestibule and platform riding.  The last week in September is at the peak of VT Fall Foliage Colors. AAPRCO Associate memberships can be purchased to meet the liability requirements for riding this special train.

Check here at a later date as we will update this web page when more information becomes available.

 

 

Trip #3 - Chicago to Albuquerque Round Trip

with private cars FRANK THOMSON & BERLIN

for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

and Cumbres & Toltec Steam Railroad

October 6, 2020 to October 12, 2020

 

FINAL ITINERARY & PRICING - TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

 

 

 

 

The Autumn Colors Express takes you on a day-long journey through the New River Gorge, at the peak of the fall foliage season. The round trip from Huntington, WV to Hinton, WV lets you experience this beautiful area of West Virginia in a way few do. This special passenger train pulled by Amtrak is comprised entirely of privately-owned vintage rail cars from all over the nation, assembled exclusively for this event.

NOTE: Rooms on the BERLIN are sold as Private Suite Class (Room for 4 people at $319/person)

For tickets & info see www.autumncolorexpress.com