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Trip #3

SUGARLAND LIMITED TRIP

April 23-27, 2022

Aboard Private Railcar NYC #43

AAPRCO AMTRAK SPECIAL CHARTER TRAIN

Rare Mileage, with Steam-pulled Excursions! 

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IT'S OFFICIAL - We're headed to Florida! Your friends at Berlin Sleeping Car are pleased to announce the rarest of rare mileage rail trips. The 2022 Sugarland Limited will operate in coordination with the U.S. Sugar Corporation, South Central Florida Express Railroad, Amtrak, the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners, Inc, and FMW Solutions. Instead of our sleeper, we've decided to take one of America's premiere lounge cars for this combination Amtrak special train and steam-pulled excursion - the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey's beautiful New York Central 43. Space is limited and is sure to sell fast, so purchase your tickets while they are still available.

Our special train will operate on the South Central Florida Express Railroad powered by the Sugar Express, EX Florida East Coast 4-6-2 steam locomotive #148. The South Central Florida Express (SCFE) operates more than 150 miles of mainline, with the western portion of the network is primarily the former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and the eastern side consisting of the former Florida East Coast Railway Kissimmee Valley Branch. While on the SCFE, open platform riding and vestibule open windows will be allowed.
 
The last passenger train to operate the entire portion of the ACL line was in the early 1950s, and the last passenger train to operate on the FEC Kissimmee Valley Branch was in 1948. Our trip will cover as much of this railroad as possible. 
 
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2022 AAPRCO SUGARLAND LIMITED
Private Passenger Car Special Train
SCHEDULE INFORMATION - subject to any unforeseen changes
 
Saturday, April 23
Paassengers can board NYC#43 at 8:00AM. The train will depart Miami, Florida at 9:00 AM, as an Amtrak special train and travel north on the former Seaboard Air Line Railroad to Sebring, Florida. We will be switched onto the SCFE Railroad where steam locomotive #148 will couple onto the consist. The train will then continue south to Lake Placid, Florida, where a luncheon reception is planned at the 1927 ACL depot. We will then continue south through the communities of Venus, Palmdale, and Moore Haven along the west side of Lake Okeechobee. The train will leave the Highlands of Florida and travel through the heart of the sugar cane fields where 10 percent of the U.S. sugarcane is grown. We will arrive in Clewiston, Florida at approximately 5:00 PM, where we will tie down overnight.  Passengers will board our Motorcoach for the 15-minute transport to the Hampton Inn Clewiston, where you will check into your rooms.  Dinner is on your own.
 
  
Sunday, April 24
Passengers will have a complimentary breakfast at the Hampton Inn before being ready to board our Motorcoach at 8:00 AM.  Our Motorcoach will transport us to our train at the U.S. Sugar complex. The train will depart Clewiston at approximately 9:00 AM powered by steam Locomotive #148 and travel southeast past the U.S. Sugar Mill and back into the agricultural heart of Florida passing through sugar cane fields. At Lake Harbor, Florida, we cross the Miami Canal and enter the former FEC K line branch quickly passing through the community of South Bay. The train will turn north and pass through the communities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and Canal Point on the east side of Lake Okeechobee. Lunch will be served en route. At Port Mayaca, the train crosses the St. Lucie canal on a vertical lift bridge. The train will then turn east and cross the former Seaboard Air Line Railroad (now CXT) diamond at Marcy. We will continue as far east as operations permit towards Fort Pierce, Florida. The train will then will reverse direction and return to Clewiston with a stop at the Bryant Yard to wye the train and water the steam engine. At Clewiston, we will tie up for the night.  Passengers will board our Motorcoach for the 15-minute transport to the Hampton Inn Clewiston.  Dinner is on your own.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monday, April 25
Passengers will have a complimentary breakfast at the Hampton Inn before being ready to board our Motorcoach at 8:00 AM.  Our Motorcoach will transport us to our train at the U.S. Sugar complex.  We have a super rare mileage event as we depart Clewiston in the morning and proceed south through the sugar cane fields to a wye track adjacent to the Okeelanta Sugar Mill. No passenger train has ever traveled over this line. Lunch will be served on board. en-route. At Okeelanta the locomotive will be wyed, and we will return to Clewiston in the afternoon.  Passengers will board our Motorcoach for the 15-minute transport to the Hampton Inn Clewiston.  Dinner is on your own.
 
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, April 26
Passengers will have a complimentary breakfast at the Hampton Inn before being ready to board our Motorcoach at 8:00 AM.  Our Motorcoach will transport us to the U.S. Sugar complex.  Passengers enjoy tours of the area including visits to the sugar plantations and mills to see how sugar is grown and processed. Additional activities are under consideration, including a potential boat tour on Lake Okeechobee and a possible photo session.  Upon completion of the day's activities, passengers will board our Motorcoach for the 15-minute transport to the Hampton Inn Clewiston. Dinner is on your own.
 
 
 
Wednesday, April 27
Passengers will have a complimentary breakfast at the Hampton Inn before room Check Out.  Our Motorcoach will depart the Hampton Inn at 8:00 AM, and transport us to our train at the U.S. Sugar complex.  Our train departs Clewiston in the morning and returns to Sebring, FL. We will then return to Miami as an Amtrak special.  All passengers will disembark in Miami.  This marks the completion of all On-Board Passenger Services.  WE THANK YOU!
 
 

FARE: $4,999 / person, double occupancy & proof of full COVID vaccination / booster

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SOLO TRAVELER FARE: $5,250 / person, single occupancy & proof of full COVID vaccination/booster

 

This five-day trip includes all lunches en-route, all hotel rooms, minibus & motorcoach travel.

Fare does not include crew or vendor gratuities.

 

NOTE: All proceeds go toward the restoration and maintenance of the NYC #43 and Berlin rail cars.

 

TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  - updated January 1, 2021

TOUR PRICES:  Tour prices are subject to change without notice, however, Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC will make every effort to advise changes within a reasonable period of time.

ITINERARY CHANGES:  Deep River Rail Ventures reserves the right to change train routing, substitute equipment, alter or modify the tour components if any unexpected and unforeseen conditions occur beyond our control. In the railroad industry, last-minute changes DO occur.

DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS: A 50% deposit of the entire trip fare is required to secure space. The deposit payment(s) can be made by sending a personal or bank check and must reach Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC within 7 days after reserving. Final payment must be received 30 days before the departure date.  For cancellations, 90 or more days from the departure date: 100% refund is available minus a $200 administrative fee. For cancellations 89 to 45 days before departure date: 50% refund of entire trip fare minus a $200 administrative fee. For cancellations less than 45 days to departure date: NO REFUND is available. If we have to cancel the trip, then we will provide you with a full refund of your deposit and payment(s). The two most likely causes of us having to cancel a trip would be a mechanical problem that could not be resolved in time for the trip, or a decision by any of the host railroads not to approve the planned travel itinerary.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS ENCOURAGED:  To protect investment in travel, Deep River Rail Ventures encourages and can arrange travel insurance at additional cost. Some bank cards also have a travel insurance provision which passengers should consult their card company for details. If travel insurance is desired, consult www.travelguard.com website. Then call them directly to get insurance coverage information that will be specific to you and your trip.

IRESPONSIBILITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:  Deep River Rail Ventures assumes no responsibility for injury, sickness, loss, additional expenses, accidental delay, or irregularities which may be caused through willful or negligent acts or omissions of the part of companies providing or engaging in transportation, accommodation of services related to the accomplishment of the tour. We have no control over the timing of our charter trains. Indeed passenger trains and charters do often run late quite often. Nor do we assume responsibility for natural disasters, social or political upheaval, acts of terrorism, or acts of nature. We reserve the right to substitute hotels, tour leaders, equipment, motive power, trains, and routes.

RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE:  Deep River Rail Ventures reserves the right to refuse service to anyone we deem necessary to ensure that all of our clients will have the best possible tour.

PREDEPARTURE TOUR BULLETINS:  Tour bulletins will be e-mailed or U.S. mailed to passengers who have reserved a specific tour as needed.

TICKETS AND BOARDING PASSES:  Deep River Rail Ventures will either e-mail or U.S. mail tickets, documents, and boarding passes usually 10 days to 2 weeks before departure day. A set of instructions and expectations will also accompany these items.

ACCESSIBILITY:  It must be understood that passengers should be able to walk and negotiate steps on their own or with some minor assistance from Deep River Rail Ventures attendants. Restored vintage railcars do not in some cases have complete handicap accessibility. Wheelchairs are not accessible. Red Cap service is available at some major stations.

ALTITUDE:  Some Deep River Rail Ventures tours have time spent in higher altitudes. It is important that passengers know their limits and consult their physician to be sure altitude will not be a problem.

 

NO SMOKING:  For the health and safety of our passengers and crew, smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere on rail cars.

 

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