Fall Colors Rail Tour – 2015
Including: New River Gorge, Blue Ridge Mountains,
Shenandoah Valley, New England, Vermont, Washington D.C.,
The Potomac River Valley & Allegheny Mountains
Trip# AR-15-J-1
St. Louis – Chicago – Indianapolis – Cincinnati –
Washington, DC – New York City – Springfield, MA –
Essex Junction, VT – St. Albans, VT
and return
From St. Louis, MO
October 23rd thru November 2nd, 2015
11 Days, 10 Nights
From Chicago, IL
October 24th thru November 1st, 2015
9 Days, 8 Nights
Embarking on this trip, you will discover the magnificent fall colors and beauty, this great country has to offer. Our rail travels will take us on the famed route of the Cardinal. Our train will traverse Indiana farmland, the scenic Ohio River, the spectacular New River Gorge, wild wonderful vistas of West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, before arriving in Washington DC.
After a day’s pause in Washington, DC you’ll enjoy a truly unique perspective through the windows of our legendary private rail cars as we race up the eastern edge of our country and its mega-cities to the tranquil backroads, farms, rolling hills and covered bridges of New England.
St. Albans, VT will play host to our Fall Colors Rail Tour. You will see some of Vermont’s beautiful scenery, experience and taste Vermont products and learn about its rich history. Our return journey will leave our Nation’s Capital and trace some of the B&O Railroads rails through the colorful Potomac River Valley to Harpers Ferry. From there our train will pass through Cumberland Narrows and climb the Allegheny Mountains before leaving them behind for Pittsburgh.
Relive the romance of first-class travel in our refurbished, stainless steel, art deco styled cars. We look forward to ensuring that your trip will be comfortable, relaxing and memorable. Traveling on board a train is not about getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible. It is a journey of the senses, of reflections, of camaraderie, or solitude; it is about the simple pleasures of traveling through the landscape, about appreciating the beauty outside and the comforts within.
Tour Highlights:
• Visit Historic St. Louis Union Station. (St. Louis passengers only)
• Explore the “Windy City”, Chicago, IL, just footsteps from the train. Enjoy the sites of the Ohio River Valley, the spectacular New River Gorge, Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, all from the comfort of our Fall Colors Rail Tour train.
• See our Nation’s Capital, Washington DC at your own pace with am included step-on – step-off trolley pass.
• View the picturesque Atlantic coast cities from our Fall Colors Rail Tour train as we race towards New England.
• Enjoy two days of leisure exploration of the greater St. Albans, VT area. An included tour will help get you acquainted!
• Retrace the historic Baltimore and Ohio RR as our Fall Colors Rail Tour train conveys us through the historic Potomac River Valley to Harpers Ferry. From there our train will pass through Cumberland Narrows and climb the Allegheny Mountains and then descend into Pittsburgh.
• Occupy our private rail cars overnight as your hotel throughout the tour.
• Enjoy complimentary premium beverage and snack service aboard our private rail cars throughout the trip.
• Dine aboard our private rail cars with freshly prepared meals created by our onboard chef. Enjoy up to ten breakfasts, four lunches and six dinners on our train. (Based on your itinerary.)
Itinerary:
Friday, Oct 23, 2015
(DAY 1, ST. LOUIS BOARDING PASSENGERS ONLY)
4:45 PM-5:15 PM: (Approx) Passengers wishing to join our Fall Colors Rail Tour in St. Louis, please meet our onboard service manager at Amtrak’s Gateway Transportation Center, 430 S. 15th St., St. Louis, MO. 63103. Prearranged cell phone contact numbers will allow our onboard staff to guide you to our private railcars, and we will transfer your luggage directly to your accommodations. After our first-class staff has reviewed the amenities of your accommodations and you have read the onboard information packet, feel free to step on down to our lounge and enjoy a complimentary premium beverage and snack while getting acquainted with other passengers.
5:30 PM: Depart St. Louis: Amtrak #306 Lincoln Service to Chicago, IL.
With the “all aboard!” called by the conductor, our Fall Colors Tour eases out of the station and begins our climb out of St. Louis across the mighty Mississippi River. Peering through the windows of our train, the Gateway Arch gradually disappears as we pick up speed. The rolling hills, forest and occasional small towns create the ever-changing scenery along with the train’s gentle sway, the rhythm of the rails sing their song!.
6:30 PM: (Approx) Dinner served en-route
As our train races northward on our trek for Chicago and beyond our onboard chef has freshly prepared a delicious dinner for your enjoyment! During dinner we’ll pass through Springfield, the capitol city of Illinois. The beautiful capitol dome will be visible to all as we pass it.
Evening: With the sun settling on the Illinois prairie the last glimmer of light silhouettes the trees and farms that dot the horizon. Enjoy a complimentary after dinner drink in the lounge while enjoying the sights from the comfort of your chair.
Late Evening: Our first-class onboard staff has transformed your accommodations from its daytime configuration to one set for sweet slumber tonight. When you decide…retire to overnight comfort of your private room.
11:10 PM Arrive Chicago Union Station
As our train thunders in to Chicago Union Station the squeal of the brakes stopping our train and the whooossshhh air, signal “we have arrived”, we’ll pause here for a while. First to discharge passengers from Amtrak’s Lincoln Service train then after a switch crew will move the train to the yard for servicing and ultimately where our Fall Colors Rail Tour will park overnight.
Night: Occupy rail-cars overnight while in Chicago.
Saturday, Oct 24, 2015
(DAY 2, ST. LOUIS PASSENGERS)
(DAY 1, CHICAGO Boarding PASSENGERS)
6:30 AM: Wake up coffee available in our lounge.
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast will be served on-board while parked in Chicago.
A “Good Morning!” to the travelers who arrived with us from St. Louis last night. As you rise this morning, the enticing aroma of a freshly prepared breakfast greets you. A cup of coffee and a refreshing hot shower is all it takes to “get up and at ‘em!”
Morning: After enjoying breakfast may we suggest you take this opportunity to step off the railcars and begin your free day in Chicago! Today is yours to enjoy the Windy City Chicago on your own. Why not try nearby Sears Tower, where a trip to the “Sky Deck” will give you a bird’s eye view of Chicago. If you like to shop try the famous “State Street”… that “Great Street” with Macy’s (formerly Marshall Fields) and many more shops galore! If that’s not enough The Magnificent Mile, north Michigan Avenue and Water Tower Place will provide the proverbial “shop ’til you drop” venue!
12:00 Noon: With all there is to see and do in Chicago, no visit would be complete without a great luncheon destination. For an enjoyable lunch on your own today why not try one of the Windy City’s legendary restaurants: The Berghoff or the Walnut Room in Macy’s (formerly Marshall Fields) on State St. and Randolph St.
Afternoon: Enjoy a fun filled afternoon on Navy Pier and Chicago’s lakefront. Try an architectural cruise on the Chicago River. For those with a more refined taste, visit the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium or Adler Planetarium.
4:30 PM: (Approx) American Rail Excursions Inc. onboard service manager will meet all our Chicago boarding passengers, with their luggage in Chicago Union Station 225 S. Canal St. Chicago, IL. 60601. We will gather under the escalator adjacent to the Amtrak Ticket counter, by the fountain. St. Louis re-boarding passengers will also meet here too!
Complimentary baggage handling is provided by American Rail Excursions Inc. in Chicago. Please DO NOT check any bags with Amtrak!
As soon as our pre-boarding check-in is completed, our on-board service manager will escort our group to your awaiting train.
5:00 PM (Approx): Board our Fall Colors Rail Tour. Our on-board staff welcomes all of our travelers. Your luggage has already been placed in your room. After a review of your accommodations, amenities, and safety instructions, we invite all to our lounge to get acquainted, enjoy complimentary premium beverages and snacks. An included dinner will be served just after our departure from Chicago.
5:45 PM: DP: Chicago via Amtrak’s # 50, the Cardinal (our Fall Colors Rail Tour)
As our conductor calls “All Aboard”, our train gradually glides out of the confines of Chicago Union Station. The distinctive Downtown Chicago skyline gradually disappears behind us. With the city giving way to the suburbs, and the more rural surroundings now in view through the windows. The buzz of exhilaration is in the air as our passengers get acquainted. Premium snack and beverage service continues.
6:30 PM: (Approx) A freshly prepared dinner will be served on-board en-route.
Evening: Continue to enjoy the complimentary premium beverage and snack service until 11:00 PM.
Late Evening: While all are enjoying conversation, camaraderie and the next sights, rooms have been readied in anticipation of weary travelers. The gentle sway and rhythm of the rails are a night time lullaby coaxing you to retire. Enjoy the night. Sweet Rail Dreams!
Sunday, Oct 25, 2015
(Day 3/Day 2 from Chicago)
6:00 AM: Wake-up coffee is available in our lounge.
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: The sun is trying to peek around the drawn shade. The tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed coffee awakens your senses. As you rise this morning our on-board chef has freshly prepared a delicious breakfast for your enjoyment this morning.
Morning: As you rise this morning, a refreshing shower is all you need to get your motor running! The scenic Ohio River Valley and the rolling hills of Kentucky’s farmland grace our windows this morning.
Noon: Luncheon: Served on-board en-route. You’ve been so entranced by the beautiful natural scenery, wild springs, white water rivers and waterfalls of West Virginia, that you forgot it is lunch time. Well, we won’t interrupt, you’ll continue to see all the sites as can only be seen by train. Relax, enjoy an enticing luncheon prepared by our on-board chef, just for you!
Afternoon: Complimentary premium beverages and snacks service continues. The New River Gorge, The Allegheny Mountains, famed Greenbrier Resort, and Shenandoah Valley are just some of the scenic vistas you’ll be able to see. As our Fall Colors Rail Tour comes to a halt in one of many remote small towns, you’ll feel you have turned back time. Our arriving train is heralded by the trumpeting horns of our diesels, and it seems the town has turned out to welcome our arrival!
Late Afternoon: Passing through Charlottesville, VA, we are once again reminded about this rich city (Monticello), home of Thomas Jefferson, is just another significant piece of our eastward rail adventure.
5:00 PM Dinner served on-board en-route. The sun has set over the mountains, and the silhouettes of the Shenandoah Mountains have all but faded into the night. The culinary talents of our onboard chef have once again been called upon to satisfy the appetites of our passengers. Enjoy a glass of wine and friendly conversation over dinner.
5:55 PM: AR Washington, DC Union Station, *NOTE: (due to historical freight railroad interference, a later time arrival is more likely.) Passengers are encouraged to de-train for some evening exploration of Washington DC on their own. Our rail-cars will be dropped from this evening’s arriving Amtrak #50, The Cardinal, our Fall Colors Rail Tour, and then placed on our special track where we will remain parked until just prior to our departure from Washington DC. Contact our on-board service manager for the exact location.
Evening: Complimentary premium beverage and snacks service continues after our arrival into Washington DC and when you feel “it’s time”, retire to your room once again, where our first class on-board staff has it transformed from a comfortable day room, to its restful nighttime configuration. Goodnight!
Night: Occupy rail-cars overnight while parked in Washington, DC.
Monday, Oct 26, 2015 (Day 4/3)
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast will be served on-board while parked in Washington, DC.
Morning: After enjoying breakfast on-board, may we suggest you take this opportunity to alight from our railcars and explore Nation’s Capitol at your own pace. A favorite is the included step-on, step-off trolley tour, with it’s tour departures located just outside the main entrance to the station. For more information about the Trolley Tour visit www.trolleytours.com/washingtondc.
Afternoon: With a full day to spend in Washington, you should be able to take in a good number of the sights. Lunch will be on your own today while touring.
Late Afternoon: As our passengers return to our rail-cars after a pleasant day exploring Washington DC our staff is ready to quench your thirst with the complimentary beverage of your choice and tantalizing snacks should temporarily quell your appetite. Freshen up; Enjoy a hot invigorating shower to re-energize before this evening’s quest.
Dinner: Certainly by now you have explored the many near-by dining options just a few footsteps away from our train. Go out ! ! ! Enjoy the evening, food … fun!… music! After all, … this is the Nation’s Capital.
Evening: Enjoy dinner on your own this evening at one of the fine dining restaurants located right in the station or step away to any of the close by great ethnic restaurants. The choice is yours. Bon appétit! After your return stop by the lounge to exchange stories with your fellow travelers and quench your thirst with complimentary beverages until 11PM local time for that night cap with fellow travelers.
Night: Well, it has been a pretty full day! Return to the comfort and safety of your accommodations aboard our private rail-cars in Washington D.C.
Pleasant Dreams!
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 (Day 5/4)
6:30 AM: Wake-up coffee is available in our lounge.
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast will be served on-board while parked in Washington, DC. and en-route this morning
8:10 AM DP Washington DC Union Station, Amtrak #56, the Vermonter, our Fall Colors Rail Tour train.
Morning: Relax and enjoy the sights as our train travels over Amtrak’s eastern race track, the North East Corridor on our journey to New York City.
11:21 AM: AR New York City Penn Station. We’ll dwell here a few minutes before our train will whisk it’s way through the New York City tunnels as we travel northward.
12:oo Noon (Approx) lunch served on-board, en-route.
Afternoon: Complimentary premium beverage and snack service commences. Enjoy the panoramic views of New England from the comfort of your seat on our train as it takes us through the colorful countryside.
6:00 PM (approx): Dinner served on-board en-route. While passengers were enjoying the fall scenery, our on-board chef was preparing a delicious feast for your dining enjoyment, Bon Appetit!
Evening: Complimentary premium beverage and snack service continues through our arrival in St. Albans, VT and concludes at 11:00 PM local time.
8:57 PM AR St. Albans, VT (Scheduled): As our train trip tip-toes in to St. Albans we’ll be switched off our arriving train, serviced and then parked in our special spot. We’ll remain parked here for two nights.
Night: Your accommodations has been readied for sweet slumber. Occupy rail-cars overnight while parked on St. Albans, VT.
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015 (Day 6/5)
6:30 AM: Wake-up coffee is available on our lounge.
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Another delicious breakfast will be prepared and served by our on-board first-class staff for your enjoyment this morning while parked in St. Albans.
Morning: Today we’ll get you off to the sights of St. Albans and the surrounding Vermont. We’ll meander along Vermont’s scenic back roads, passing quaint towns, farms and covered bridges as we enjoy the excellent fall season. The included tour promises spectacular scenery and charming villages rich in Vermont’s history.
Lunch: Today, lunch will be on your own while touring.
Afternoon: As you return back to your hotel on the rails, take some time to freshen up or take a nap. Our first-class on-board staff will be happy to serve you in the lounge. Enjoy a complimentary premium beverage and a snack that should tide you over for a while.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner on your own at a variety of close by St. Albans’ dining establishments.
Evening: Enjoy a nightcap in our lounge, topping off a busy day. Your room has been readied for you.
Night: Occupy rail-cars overnight while parked in St. Albans.
Thursday, Oct 29, 2015 (Day 7/6)
6:00 AM: Wake up coffee is available in our lounge.
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast served on-board while parked in St. Albans.
All Day: And of course, the whole purpose of this tour is to witness the small town charm of Vermont. Stroll the streets, visit the shops and museum. Enjoy the local cuisine with lunch and dinner on your own today.
Late afternoon: As you once again return to your hotel on the rails, we’ll have your favorite libation ready and waiting for you! Take a moment with new found friends and enjoy that complimentary premium beverage and a snack.
Dinner: On your own this last night in St. Albans.
Evening: Enjoy your night out on the town! We will keep the vestibule light on for you tonight. And when you return to the friendly confines of our train, enjoy a cocktail with your fellow travelers.
Night: Occupy rail-cars overnight while parked in St. Albans.
Friday, Oct 30, 2015 (Day 8/7)
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast served on-board en-route
8:58 AM St. Albans, VT: depart via Amtrak #55, the Vermonter, our Fall Colors Rail Tour train.
Morning: Our return trip offers passengers daylight views of the New England country side. This morning our Train whistles through small town Vermont on our quest for New York City and Washington DC.
12:00 Noon (approx): Lunch served on-board enroute. While enjoying your freshly prepared lunch our Fall Colors Rail Tour train will have already slipped into Massachusetts.
Afternoon: Complimentary premium beverage and snack service commences. This afternoon we will travel southward through Connecticut, the Southern New England state. Our Train will call on Hartford, the state capital and we’ll pause briefly at New Haven, known as the home of Yale University.
6:00 PM: (approx) Dinner: freshly prepared and served, on-board en-route. Once again our first-class chef has worked her magic, preparing a delightful dinner for your dining enjoyment. Along with dinner, have a glass of wine and fine conversation with your journeys fellow travelers.
6:26 PM: AR New York Penn Station (Scheduled)
As if we requested it, we’ll pause here in New York as you enjoy dinner!
7:01 PM: LV New York Penn Station (Scheduled)
Evening: As has been customary throughout our journey, complimentary premium beverage and snack service continues through our arrival in to Washington DC and concludes at 11:00 PM local time. Over the next four hours or so, we will be whisked along Amtrak’s race track, the Northeast Corridor to Washington DC. The brilliant blue flash illumination the night sky and the rush of air outside your window is not an approaching storm, it is just our Fall Colors Rail Tour train reaching track speed, smooth and quiet!
9:59 PM: AR Washington DC via Amtrak #55, the Vermonter, our Fall Colors Rail Tour. Tonight, our private rail cars will be switched off our arriving train and parked in our special place for the night. This process may take a couple of hours. Meanwhile our lounge will remain open until 11:00 PM local time.
Night: Occupy rail cars overnight while parked in Washington DC.
Saturday, Oct 31, 2015 (Day 9/8)
7:00 AM: Wake-up coffee is available on our lounge.
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast served on-board en-route
Morning/Afternoon: Today is a free day,… explore the sights of Washington DC on your own. Don’t forget,… its Halloween! Time for tricks,… or treats! By approximately 10 AM our passengers should alight from our Fall Colors Rail Tour. We will be removed from the station and taken to Amtrak’s Ivy City Yard for required services and inspections. During this time (several hours) no one will be allowed off the rail cars.
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!
Early Afternoon: We invite all to enjoy a self-guided tour around Washington DC sights that interest you.
3:15 PM Re-board our private rail-cars, which have now been made part of today’s departing Amtrak train #29 The Capitol Limited. Please check the Amtrak schedule monitors in the station for the correct track location. Our Fall Colors Rail Tour rail-cars will be on the rear of the Capitol Limited today.
4:05 PM DP Washington DC via Amtrak #29 the Capitol Limited
As the final “All Aboard!” is called, we gently glide out of the station, and in a wink of the eye, Washington DC is but a fond memory. Complimentary premium beverage and snack service is already underway and shortly dinner will be served. For now, sit back, enjoy the view as we follow the Potomac River Valley to Harper’s Ferry.
6:00 PM (approx) Dinner: This evening served on-board en-route. Our on-board chef has worked hard this afternoon preparing for our final dinner together this evening. It’s promised to be a real “feast”!
Evening: We’ll continue to work our way westward following the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line paralleling the Potomac River Valley and it’s many tunnels as we travel through the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh, PA and beyond. Complimentary premium beverage and snack service continues 11PM.
Night: Sleep in safety and comfort aboard our rail-cars tonight en-route to Chicago.
Sunday, Nov 1, 2015 (Day 10/9)
7:00-8:30 AM Breakfast: served on-board en-route. Chicago passengers, If you have risen early, you will have one last chance to view the beautiful natural scenery passing by our Fall Colors Rail Tour’s windows. The countryside is certainly different, as farms and cornfields dot the landscape. Soon the farm fields turn to suburban sprawl and in the distance, the towering skyscrapers of downtown Chicago.
8:45 AM AR Chicago’s Union Station via Amtrak #29, the Capitol Limited.
As our train thunders and clanks in to the cavernous Chicago Union Station our rail odyssey is now coming to a close. The woosshhh! of the air brakes signal the end of the line for our Chicago passengers, at least for this trip. As our staff assists all with their luggage and the good-byes are given by new found friends, we at American Rail Excursions, Inc. thank you for traveling with us.
Morning: Passengers continuing on to St. Louis with us are encouraged to step off our Fall Colors Rail Tour while our train is in the station and once again enjoy the “City That Works” Chicago on your own.
Within an hour or so of our arrival our train will be moved to the Amtrak’s coach yard.
Afternoon and Early Evening: Enjoy greater downtown Chicago area. There is no better way to enjoy a bright sunny Sunday afternoon in Chicago than cruising the Miracle Mile. While touring, enjoy lunch and dinner on your own.
Early Evening: After a fun filled day in Chicago return to the friendly confines of our Fall Colors Rail Tour private rail-cars. We’ll now be located at Amtrak’s coach yard.
Evening: Once back on board, our service staff probably knows just what will “hit the spot” for you. Enjoy that complimentary nightcap in the lounge as Chicago big city lights illuminate the night. Complimentary premium beverage and snack service continues 11PM.
Your accommodations have once again been magically transformed by our staff in anticipation of your need for rest! Enjoy this last night aboard our rail-cars while in Chicago.
Night: Occupy rail cars overnight while in Chicago.
Monday, Nov 2, 2015
(Day 11 ST. LOUIS PASSENGERS ONLY)
7:00 AM: Wake-up coffee is available on our lounge.
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast served on-board, parked in Chicago’s Union Station.
9:25 AM: DP Chicago’s Union Station Amtrak’s #303, Lincoln Service to St. Louis, our Fall Colors Rail Tour
Morning: We will enjoy the newest “high speed” line in Illinois as we travel at speeds up to 110 MPH blasting through small town America.
12:oo Noon (Approx) lunch served on-board, en-route.
Afternoon: Complimentary premium beverages and snack service continues until our arrival in St. Louis.
3:00 PM: AR: St. Louis With the Gateway Arch now visible, we’ll soon arrive at our final destination, St. Louis, MO. On arrival our first-class on-board staff bids a farewell and thanks!
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What’s Included:
• Attentive first-class service provided by our American rail Excursion, Inc. staff.
• Round-trip rail and accommodations charges aboard our private rail-cars for this trip based upon
your reservations.
• Double Bedroom, Single or double occupancy or Roomette, single occupancy aboard our private
rail-cars (per your reservation).
• Complimentary baggage transfer at St Louis Gateway Transportation Center or Chicago Union Station
to our private rail-cars.
• Up to eleven days and ten nights lodging and transportation accommodations aboard our private rail-cars based
on your itinerary.
• Up to ten breakfasts, four lunches and six dinners all served on-board while en-route or while parked,
based upon your itinerary.
• All meals prepared fresh by our on-board chef
• Complimentary premium beverage and snack service throughout our entire trip.
• Included two day “step-on/step-off” trolley tour pass in Washington, DC.
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Why you should participate in this Unique Excursion
This is the comfortable, hassle-free way to see the Eastern States and New England in all their fall splendor. We will be attached to Amtrak trains, but only our passengers will have use of our private cars. Your room on the train is your hotel. No checking into and out of hotels. No unexpected hotel charges. No baggage hassles. Just excellent service by a friendly crew. We make it simple and pleasant for you. You’ll enjoy up to 3,492 miles of very scenic rail travel including the New River Gorge, the Grand Canyon of the East, the North East Corridor and New England.
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About Your Accommodations:
Double Bedrooms:
Double bedrooms have space for two passengers. Each double bedroom features either one large couch or a small couch and lounge chair for comfortable private day travel. Every double bedroom has a large window. By night, each double room has two beds (1-upper and 1-lower). Every room is furnished with adjustable climate control, fan, reading lights, fold-down table, garment closet and full-length door mirror. The annex (your private bathroom) has a fold-down sink; large lighted wall mirror, toilet and a 110-volt convenience outlet. Your linens, towels and soap are also provided. Best of all, your attendant will turn down your bed, arrange for a wake-up call and bring your morning tea, coffee, or juice right to your room. All sleeping cars are equipped with a shower.
Costs: Double Bedroom, Double Occupancy:
2 people, 1 room, one upper and one lower bed at night
St. Louis boarding: $3,699.00 per person double occupancy, double bedroom.
Chicago boarding: $3,599.00 per person double occupancy, double bedroom.
Double Bedroom, Single Occupancy:
St. Louis boarding: $5,549.00 per person single occupancy, double bedroom.
Chicago boarding: $5,499.00 per person single occupancy, double bedroom.
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Roomettes: (if attached)
Roomettes have space for one traveler. Roomettes feature a small couch, in-wall fold-down sink, garment closet, large overhead luggage rack and a huge lighted wall mirror with an electrical outlet. By night, each room has one lower bed. For your added travel comfort, each room has an adjustable climate control, fan and reading/night lights. Roomettes 1-6 additionally have an in-room toilet. A general toilet is located down the hall for your use in Pacific Union. Your linens, towels, bath towels, soap and shampoo are also provided. A shower and changing room is located at the end of the car.
Costs: Roomette, Single Occupancy:
1 person, 1 roomette, one lower bed at night
St. Louis boarding: $3,899.00 per person single occupancy in a Roomette.
Chicago boarding: $3,799.00 per person single occupancy in a Roomette.
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En-suited Two Double Bedrooms (Suite)
Two Double bedrooms: bedrooms have space for two passengers. Each double bedroom features either one large couch or a small couch and lounge chair for comfortable private day travel. Every double bedroom has a large window. By night, each double room has one bed (1-lower). Every room is furnished with adjustable climate control, fan, reading lights, fold-down table, garment closet and full-length door mirror. The annex (your private bathroom) has a fold-down sink; large lighted wall mirror, toilet and a 110-volt convenience outlet. Your linens, towels and soap are also provided. Best of all, your attendant will turn down your bed, arrange for a wake-up call and bring your morning tea, coffee, or juice right to your room.
Costs: En-suited two Double Bedrooms, Double Occupancy:
2 people, 2 rooms en-suited, one lower bed at night in each bedroom
St. Louis boarding: $5,499.00 per person double occupancy, en-suited bedroom.
Chicago boarding: $5,399.00 per person double occupancy, en-suited bedroom.
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Food and Beverage Service:
American Rail Excursions Inc. nostalgic rail tour includes (as per your itinerary) nostalgic rail dinning featuring traditional American cuisine, freshly prepared by our on-board chef. The combination of fine food, crisp white linens, first-class on-board service and awe inspiring scenery set the stage for a most memorable trip. Menus are ever-changing, reflecting the influences of the towns and cities we visit. Bon appétit!
The following is a sample of cuisine, freshly prepared aboard our rail cars.
Our sample menus include:
Sample Breakfast Menu
• Piping hot fluffy pancakes
• Hash brown potatoes
• Tender Sausage links
• Crisp Bacon
• Assorted Fresh Fruit
• Assorted Cold Cereal
• Assorted Breakfast Pastries
• Bagels with Cream Cheese
• English Muffins
• Toast & Jelly
• Assorted Chilled Juice,
• Freshly Brewed Coffee, (Regular or decaffeinated)
• Assorted Teas
• Milk, Hot Chocolate
• Complimentary Eye-opener from our bar
Sample Lunch Menu
• Fresh garden salad served with choice of homemade dressings
• Chicken Provel
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Green Beans Almondine
• Assorted baked breads and butter
• Apple pie alamode
• Freshly Brewed Coffee (Regular or Decaffeinated)
• Assorted Teas
• Soft Drinks
• Milk
• Domestic and Imported Beers, or Wine
• Your Favorite Mixed Drink from the Bar
Sample Dinner Menu
• Soup Du Jour
• Mesclun salad, served with bosc pears, gorgonzola crumbles, craisins and topped with a
Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing
• Tender Medallions of Beef Tenderloin topped with Béarnaise Sauce
• Idaho Oven-Baked Potato with butter and sour cream
• Fresh steamed asparagus
• Assorted Dinner Rolls and Butter
• Chicago Style Cheese Cake adorned with fresh strawberries
• Fresh Brewed Coffee, Regular and Decaffeinated
• Assorted Teas
• Soft Drinks
• Milk
• Domestic and Imported Beers, or Wine
• Your Favorite Mixed Drink from the Bar
Our on-board chef prepares all meals fresh.
Premium Beverage Service Includes:
• Miller Lite and Heineken beers
• Chardonnay, Merlot, and White Zinfandel wines
• Mixed drinks derived from scotch, bourbon, gin, vodka, rum and mixers. (No blender or frozen drinks)
• Soft Drinks including Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Ginger Ale
• Bottled still waters
• Fresh Brewed Coffee (Regular or Decaffeinated)
Dry Snacks include:
• Planter’s dry roasted peanuts
• Goldfish
• Chex mix
• Gardetto’s Mix
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May we make your reservation today?
a 50% deposit per person is due at time of booking.
Full open balance due by Sept. 30, 2015
No refund unless trip is canceled.
Tickets are transferable to another person with prior approval.
Please reserve your space before Sept. 23, 2015!
“Fall Colors Rail Tour“
Oct. 23 – Nov 2, 2015
Trip #AR-15-J-1
Click here for printable reservation form
Thank You!
American Rail Excursions, Inc.
23600 Marshall St.
Dearborn, MI 48124-1431
Frank Corley, reservations
Phone 313-300-8411
Email: franktrainman23600@hotmail.com
or
Carole Sheeler, reservations
Phone 417-818-5969
Email: carolesheeler@gmail.com
or
Roger J. Verbeeren Jr., home office
Phone 618-451-0100
Email: roger@americanrail.com
Important Information – Please Read
American Rail Excursions, Inc. welcomes everyone who wishes to travel with us on our public trips. However, because this is vintage railway equipment produced in the 1940’s and 1950’s, there are no special facilities available for those passengers that might have a disability. We welcome those passengers that are disabled, but please consider the suitability of these trips carefully. We encourage you to call us at 618-451-0100 or e-mail us at roger@americanrail.com for additional information for your specific situation.
Responsibility
Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth herein. In the responsibility of their own negligence, neither American Rail Excursions, Inc., Royal Street Railcar, LLC, Pacific Union Sleeping Car Co. L.L.C., Powhatan Rail Services, Inc. dba American Rail Excursions or IFE Leasing, Inc. nor their agents shall be responsible for cancellations, delays, diversions, or substitution of equipment or any act of omission whatever by Amtrak, transportation companies, of any other persons providing any of these services necessitated by same. Nor shall they be liable for any loss or damage to baggage or property, or for injury, illness, or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from the loss or the negligence of any person not their direct employee or under their exclusive control. Transportation companies, Amtrak, etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board train or conveyances. The passenger contracts in use by Amtrak or transportation companies and passengers or purchasers of this tour, assumes no responsibility in this connection. Payments are not refundable unless the trip is canceled. We reserve the right to cancel a trip prior to departure, in which case your entire payment to us will be refunded without further obligation on our part. Smoking is not permitted on these cars (except in vestibules between cars and on the ground at the longer station stops). As is the case of all travel, regardless of destination, we cannot guarantee clear weather at all times. Clouds, rain or other weather conditions beyond our control may obscure scenic highlights. We have no control over the various transportation companies providing services for the excursions, and thus it must be understood that changes in the equipment, dates, routes, or other accommodations, though unlikely, can occur.
Travel insurance is Highly Recommended for any extended trip to protect your investment.
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