ARIZONA

America Railcar Charters

Address: 6460-13 E. Trailridge Circle, Mesa, ARIZONA, 85215 USA. Tel.: (480) 396-5224 Toll Free:

Return to elegance in America! Top of the line Pullman-style service. One master bedroom, 2 double bedrooms, shower, kitchen for full meal service, dining room, 8 seat observation room with wet bar, TV/VCR, radio, stereo, cassette player, cellular phone, and open platform.

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CALIFORNIA

Silver Solarium - Rail Journeys West

Address: 3770 Flora Vista Ave, #404, Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA, 95051 USA. Tel.: (408) 241-7807 Toll Free:

The Silver Solarium, a Vista-Dome-Sleeper-Lounge Observation car from the famed California Zephyr provides the comfort and luxury of a fine cruise trip for your rail adventure. Enjoy fresh regional cuisine prepared on board in the Vista-dome dining room. Relax and enjoy refreshments at the bar or in the round-end observation lounge. Four bedrooms sleep up to 9 for overnight travel. Additional sleeping space available in the dome.

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Overland Trail

Address: 2054 S. Halladay Street, Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA, 92707 USA. Tel.: 714.546.6923 Toll Free: 1.800.KEY.RAIL

The Overland Trail, a 39-seat streamlined art-deco Club-Lounge with a barbershop, shower, stewardess room and quarter-circle bar (and her companion car, the Colonial Crafts Railcar, a 1949 built, 5 bedroom sleeper buffet lounge) operate on the 2nd Saturday of each month thrilling those in her charge with a nostalgic trip into yesteryear. For the discriminating adventurer, yesterday's pleasures of railway travel are still at hand. Treat yourself, your significant other, family or friends (even your out-of-town guests) to California's beauty by rail as we journey along Santa Fe's famed surf line between Los Angeles and San Diego. Our on board service will delight your taste buds ... your fare includes freshly prepared hors d'oeuvres and a very nice selection of wines. Virtual Tour: Click Here for 360°x360° view of this railcar.

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Scottish Thistle

Address: 12212 Afton Lane, Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA, 92705 USA. Tel.: (714) 544-5779 Toll Free:

The Scottish Thistle is one of the newest private rail cars in service today. Built for senior executives of the Canadian National Railway, it is first-class in every way, with a rear observation deck, full salon, formal dining room, two double staterooms, a full kitchen and staff quarters. The Scottish Thistle's heavy duty underframe gives you the smoothest ride available in a rail car. Designed for service in northern climates, it is extraordinarily well insulated. With full air conditioning, you'll be cool in summer, warm in winter, and travel in quiet comfort the year round. While the Scottish Thistle is yours you will receive the full attention of a personal staff. On the Scottish Thistle, you are not just a passenger... you are our guest. Virtual Tour: Click Here for 360°x360° view of this railcar.

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Virginia City Railcar

Address: P.O. Box 610120, Redwood City, CALIFORNIA, 94061 USA. Tel.: (650)369-5405 Toll Free:

Experience the elegance of one of America's most famous Private Varnish as you travel the rails of North America. Live the Legend by chartering a trip on the Virginia City Rail Car. Choose from the many different Charters we offer. Book a retreat with a Corporate Charter, join your friends to ride the rails on a General Charter, dine on an intimate rail car restaurant by booking a Stationary Charter, tour the San Francisco Peninsula Corridor or design a once in a lifetime rail car caravan with a selection of various elegant rail cars. We also provide non-profit organizations the opportunity to use the Virginia City for fund-raising! Virtual Tour: Click Here for 360°x360° view of this railcar.

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Palm Leaf

Address: 2677 Centinela Ave. #402, Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA, 90405 USA. Tel.: 310-452-7993 Toll Free:

The Palm Leaf was built in 1951 by ACF for the Santa Fe Railroad's fabled Los Angeles - Chicago "SUPER CHIEF," the "train of the Stars". Relive the experience and travel in first class comfort just as the legends of movies and business did in the golden age of passenger trains. The Palm Leaf was restored and rebuilt in 1986. The interior was refurbished in 1992, and the car was mechanically upgraded in 1999.

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Tamalpais

Address: 1141 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek, CALIFORNIA, 94596 USA. Tel.: 925-945-893 Toll Free: 1-800-783-0783

General Rail Corportation proudly offers the private car Tamalpais for charter. The car is fully self-contained, with galley, sleeping, dining, restroom with shower, and lounge facilitie. Few people in the world have had the opportunity to enjoy this truly unique way to travel - aboard a private railroad car. Even during the heyday of Private Car travel in the early 1900's, this experience was limited to a small segment of America's populace - weathly industrialists, world famed entertainers, presidents, and top railroad officials. Only a few private cars still exist. Please note the mailing address used for this private railcar is actually of "Key Holidays" Amtrak Tours, who take cares of all the reservations.

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Private Car Service

Address: 783 Partridge Common, Livermore, CALIFORNIA, 94551 USA. Tel.: 925-321-0023 Toll Free:

Let us help you plan the trip of a lifetime aboard private railroad passenger cars. Any event from a birthday to an anniversary or corporate get-together is all the more special when it takes place in such a classic setting as can be found aboard an elegant private railroad car. Groups from 10 to 120 can enjoy your event at the level of service you desire.

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Los Angeles

Address: 205 Channel Dr, Novato, CALIFORNIA, 94945 USA. Tel.: (415) 899-9400 Toll Free:

Elegantly furnished with oversized chairs, sofa, marble topped tables and Aubusson carpet, this lovely room can accommodate up to eight guests. The social centre of the train and the venue for afternoon tea, pre-dinner drinks and late night cordials. Current periodicals are stocked and your favorite libation may be enjoyed at any time. 'Los Angeles' features the traditional brass-railed open air observation platform, the classic pre-war hallmark of grand luxe rail travel. Deck chairs are set out while traveling for viewing comfort.

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Los Angeles SP 131

Address: 471 W. Lemon Ave., Arcadia, CALIFORNIA, 91007 USA. Tel.: 818 606-8105 Toll Free:

SP 131 Los Angeles - is former Southern Pacific Business Car #131 Los Angeles. Built by Pullman Co. in 1927 as 3 Compartment, 2 Drawing Room, Lounge, Observation "Balboa.". It was converted by the SP to a business car and assigned to the Northwestern Pacific as NWP No.1 "Redwood". It was transferred back to the SP and became SP #131 "Western", then "Sacramento" and finally "Los Angeles.".Retired from service in the mid 1980's it became a privately owned business car available for charter service on Amtrak.

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Movie Trains - Private Car & Private Train Services

Address: P.O.Box 1366, Arcadia, CALIFORNIA, 91077 USA. Tel.: 818-606-8105 Toll Free:

The Train Source, Inc. is thoroughly experienced in providing private car and train services to celebrity and executive clients to assure discretion and privacy. Train Source, Inc. personnel have worked with major studios, independent producers and record/entertainment companies to operate/coordinate private trains operations on various railroads throughout the United States.

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ILLINOIS

Sierra Hotel Deluxe Rail Cruising.

Address: 360 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1009, Chicago, ILLINOIS, 60601 USA. Tel.: 800-449-7796 Toll Free: 800-449-7796

Enjoy the event of a lifetime, travelling like royalty as you experience the luxuries of a private railroad car cruise. The Sierra Hotel offers a unique opportunity for campaigns, business entertainment, or incentive travel. This private railroad car has been rebuilt from the wheels up to provide all the comforts of home while capable of travelling at speeds up to 110 miles per hour. It is AmtrakŪ compatible and self-contained to ensure reliability.

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MISSOURI

RailCruise America

Address: #400 St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MISSOURI, 63103 USA. Tel.: 314-231-9500 Toll Free:

RailCruise America offers a full train set, complete with eight beautifully modernized private cars and three locomotives to get your group on track with a truly memorable experience. Traveling the rail on a totally private chartered train is an experience that will be like none other your group has ever encountered. Each car in the train-set is refinished in clean lines with rich, warm mahogany, black walnut, hunter greens and golden accents. Included in the set are two dome cars with a breath taking upper-level glass-enclosed atrium, a entertainment car with a bar and a dance floor, dining cars, lounge cars, an executive sleeping car, and a platform car. Your group or corporate event will flow from car to car enjoying a wide variety of accommodations and exciting scenery.

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NEW YORK

Nehasane

Address: P.O. Box 84, Thendara, NEW_YORK, 13472 USA. Tel.: 315-369-2479 Toll Free: 877-508-6728

Operated regularly in charter service on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Pullman-built in 1928 for New York Central subsidiary Pittsburgh & Lake Erie. Remodeled in 1981 and assigned to C&NW President James R. Wolfe. Acquired by current owner in 1997 and named Nehasane. This private business car features the open platform on the rear and included with the fare will be a morning brunch buffet (Train #1) and a mixed buffet (Train #2.) Reservations are required for this car and is limited to 10 passengers.

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PENNSYLVANIA

Francis L. Suter

Address: 237 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PENNSYLVANIA, 17603 USA. Tel.: 717-394-7397 Toll Free:

In today's fast-paced world of one-minute managing, microwave meals and mass-marketed travel, the Francis L. Suter provides an opportunity to see the world in an environment of bygone taste and elegance. Originally built by the Pullman Company in 1914 to cater to the travel needs of Pennsylvania Railroad presidents and executives, this privately-owned business rail car is available for your family or group's exclusive conveyance wherever your dreams may take you.

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PENNVIA

Address: 4 Verna Dr, Wilshire, PENNSYLVANIA, 19609 USA. Tel.: 610-678-3604 Toll Free:

Ride a privately owned railroad car as the guest of the owner. As the twentieth century dawned, the captains of industry enjoyed superlative travel accommodations on their privately owned rail cars. Step into their shoes for an afternoon or evening of pure delight. Indulge yourself in the manner to which you would like to become accustomed, away from the distractions of daily routine. Tell us what we can arrange that is special for you.

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Pennsylvania

Address: P.O. Box 822, Washington Crossing, PENNSYLVANIA, 18977 USA. Tel.: (215) 504-2760 Toll Free:

Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops in 1928. Assigned to PRR presidents and furnished to U.S. presidents from FDR through John F. Kennedy (JFK used the car one year to travel to the Army-Navy football game). Served as Robert F. Kennedy funeral car. Privately owned since 1971. Completely rebuilt 1985-90.

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Warrior Ridge

Address: P.O. Box 822, Washington Crossing, PENNSYLVANIA, 18977 USA. Tel.: (215) 504-2760 Toll Free:

Built by The Budd Company in 1950 as a French Quarter bar-lounge 2992 for the Southern Pacific's "Sunset Limited." Acquired by Amtrak in 1971 and numbered 3314. Converted to Heritage "Le Pub" lounge in 1981 and renumbered to 3113. Rebuilt by current owner in 2002. Numbered 1157 and named Warrior Ridge.

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WISCONSIN

Northern Sky

Address: 2816 West Grange Ave., Milwaukee, WISCONSIN, 53221 USA. Tel.: 414-281-7075 Toll Free: 1-800-414-8050

Rebuilt from the wheels up to reflect the ultimate in both equipment and amenities, the Northern Sky is a completely self-contained luxury environment, available for charter on Amtrak trains. When you charter private railcar, you create your own luxury railcar trip. You determine where you want your private railcar excursion to go - which route you want your railcar to take - and how long you wish to stay at your "train vacation destination."

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