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THE ULTIMATE IN TRAIN TRAVEL!
Imagine having a whole train to yourself! You can have it. THE ROMANCE OF THE RAILS: To meet the increasing demand for luxury rail travel, we are proud to announce a new and expanded fleet of elegant rail cars, offering a five-star level of rail travel unsurpassed in North America. Gracious. Luxurious. Opulent. These are but a few words that describe rail cars available such as the Bella Vista, the Glacier Park, the Gallatin River and the Yerba Buena,Palmetto State, Dover Harbour to mention  a few. Glimmering in teak and mahogany chrome or brass, these rail cars exude the classic elegance ushered in with the “Golden Age of Railroading. Theses cars cater to a broad spectrum of discerning leisure travelers who enjoy a pampered experience. From honeymoon couples to family reunions, or travel with friends to special events, we can accommodate individuals or any nature of groups, providing classic rail cars best suited to your occasion. Classic cuisine and fine wines abound, served to you in the most intimate of surroundings. From the moment you are welcomed onboard the dedicated staff of will provide unforgettable service throughout your trip. Whether you want to relax in your cabin, capture a quiet moment in the dome (not available on all cars), indulge in a variety of gourmet experiences, or host your friends for an unforgettable rail journey, the onboard staff will cater to your every need. Enjoy the views from  open viewing platforms and decks, the comfort of an observation lounge or the 360 degree panorama of our vista domes. Dine under the stars in one of our dome cars as the cities and countryside roll by, providing an experience you will never forget. The possible travel itineraries for your rail adventure are virtually unlimited, from one day excursions to a trans-continental journey. All  rail cars are Amtrak certified, which allows them to operate on all Amtrak routes across the breadth and width of the USA as well as some across Canada on VIA Rail routes. Please see the route maps and suggested itineraries for more detailed information.  Setting the standard for discerning rail travel in North America. The versatility of the Rail these rail cars allows us to cater to any size of group. Here is some information about just a few cars available to charter: The Dover Harbor  overnight accomodations for 10 in 5 bedrooms and daytime accomodations for 24,The Bella Vista and the Yerba Buena are both completely self contained, including food and beverage service, for day travel of up to 24 passengers, or overnight travel accommodating 8 passengers respectively. Hollywood beach accomodates 8 overnight and 24 for day trips, The Glacier Park, perfect for corporate meetings and larger groups can accommodate up to 30 passengers for day use, and coupled with the Gallatin River, a pure sleeping car, can accommodate up to 14 passengers for overnight travel. By adding the Yerba Buena to the Glacier Park and the Gallatin River, overnight capacity, with full food and beverage service, can be increased to 22 passengers. For travel in the Northeast corridor, between Washington, New York and Boston, bi-level dome cars are not available for charter, due to height restrictions on some bridges and railroad tunnels. However, the Yerba Buena, on its own, or paired with the Gallatin River, both of which can travel this corridor, offer sleeping accommodations from 10 to 24 passengers, with full food and beverage service. This fleet of luxury rail cars, including the Bella Vista, Glacier Park, Gallatin River and the Yerba Buena are available for private charter almost anywhere in North America. They travel on existing Amtrak routes, or VIA Rail routes in Canada. Our rail cars are added to scheduled Amtrak or VIA Rail passenger services, depending on the itinerary that you select. Even as we become part of a regular passenger train your chartered rail car offers complete privacy in luxurious surroundings. The excellent viewing from our dome and observation cars provides an unsurpassed panorama of the diversity and landscapes of North America. Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada travel to most major cities and many famous national park and resort areas in North America. The following are some of the popular sample destinations available.


Luxury Train Vacations
Amtrak and VIA RAIL Destinations: Atlanta, Boston*, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Glacier National Park, Montana, Glenwood Springs (Aspen), Halifax, Houston, Jacksonville, Jasper National Park (Banff and Lake Louise), Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Montreal, New Orleans, New York*, Oakland (San Francisco), Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Quebec City, Sacramento, St. Louis, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Spokane, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington DC, Yellowstone National Park**. * Boston and New York are accessible by the Yerba Buena and the Gallatin River only, as bi-level cars are unable to travel the tunnels and bridges in the Baltimore-New York-Boston corridor. The Yerba Buena is a luxury observation and lounge car, with four deluxe sleeping compartments, shower and bathrooms, galley and private dining parlor. The Gallatin River is a sleeping car, with six double bedrooms and one master suite. ** Yellowstone National Park is accessible traveling from Sandpoint, Idaho, to Livingston, Montana, on the historic main line of the Northern Pacific Railroad under special arrangement with Montana Rockies Rail Tours, June through mid-September. Livingston is the historic Northern Pacific gateway to world famous Yellowstone Park. Call or email with your dates and destinations in mind for pricing.


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We appreciate your interest in private rail charters. We would like to notify you however, that due to the customization and planning as well as key factors such as length of trip, car selection and distance traveled the rates for this type of travel ranges from $3000.00 per day and up. Please only serious inquirys.

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Other Train Vacations
  In addition we also can arrange Amtrak Vacations as well as Via Rail Canada and Alaska Rail.


 
 
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