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American Rail Excursions, Inc. |
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The American Association of Private Rail Car Owner's |
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AAPRCO's
Special Train - Northern
Parks Limited Trip # AR-04-I-1 |
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Welcome Aboard! Please come and join us on a spectacular rail journey along our scenic route that covers 4300 Special Train miles many of which are rare track miles through truly unique territory. American Rail Excursions, Inc. has comprised a set of beautifully restored, stainless steel, streamlined Pullman, Budd, and a Canadian built business car for your rail traveling enjoyment. Our three cars, Royal Street, a Pullman built stainless steel (5-double bedroom sleeper, lounge, observation round end) and Pacific Union Budd built (10-roomette, 6-double bedroom sleeper) and the Metis, a Canadian built (4-double bedroom business car) will be your transportation, restaurant, night club, hotel and home for this fabulous tour. Travel by rail with us in the grand style of the 1950's. |
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| Itinerary: | All times are tentative until The American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) receives its final approval of operation from the host railroads. |
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Thursday September 16, 2004 (Day 1): |
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| Late Afternoon
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Passengers arriving
in Chicago may board our rail cars at Amtrak's 14th Street coach yard.
Our first-class service attendants will escort you and your luggage right
to your room.
Note: Most cab drivers do not recognize Amtrak's 14th and Lumber Street address. Instead, tell them "Canal Street and Roosevelt Road", the intersection just east of the yard. Once you are at that intersection, have them continue east on Roosevelt Road (the bridge over the yard) and turn right (south) at the large Amtrak sign. Call us at 312/909-5128 for final location of the rail cars. |
| Let the party begin with the Bon Voyage celebration complete with beer, wine, champagne, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and sweet trays served in Royal Street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. Afterwards, the evening is yours to explore Chicago's finest eateries in Greek town, West Randolph Street, The Loop, etc. It is your choice and on your own this evening, but please be sure you are back aboard the rail cars which can be re-boarded by approximately 10:00pm, we will depart Chicago Union Station at 11:00pm | |
| 11:00pm | Depart: Chicago AAPRCO's Northern Parks Limited. |
| Friday September 17, 2004 (Day 2): | |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served en route in Royal Street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| 8:00am/8:20am |
Arrive/Depart: Omaha, NE Service stop |
| Noon-2:00pm | Lunch served en-route. |
| Afternoon | Premium beverage and snack service resumes in Royal Street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis or, if you prefer, we'll deliver them right to your room. |
| 5:15pm | Arrive: Denver,
CO Travelers detrain for dinner and an evening on your own in Denver. |
| Evening | Premium beverage
and snack service resumes. Occupy rail cars overnight in Denver. |
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AAPRCO Convention Schedule
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| 8:00am | Registration, vendor displays, and company store open at hotel. Shuttle service commences between railcars and convention hotel. |
| 8:00-10:00am | Coffee and tea service at the hotel. |
| 9:00am | Associate Members meeting at hotel |
| 9:00-10:30am | Smoke Jumpers Excursion (AAPRCO Event $15.00 fee) |
| 10:30am | Car Owners meeting at hotel |
| Noon-1:00pm | Break for Lunch. On your own. |
| 1:00-2:30pm | "Ask Amtrak" Panel meeting at the hotel. |
| 1:00-3:00pm | Motorcoach
City Tour with guide. Missoula Children's Theater one hour tour. (AAPRCO
Event $15.00 fee) |
| 2:30-4:30pm | Mechanical Issues Seminar and discussion at the hotel |
| 4:00pm | Registration, vendor displays, and company store close at hotel |
| 4:30pm | Premium beverage and snack service in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge of Metis. |
| 5:30-8:00pm | First car party (for registered convention attendees only) includes live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and complimentary premium beverage service. |
| Evening | Dinner on your own. Note: AAPRCO Car party will probably satisfy even the heartiest appetites. Freshly prepared local cuisine will headline these parties. |
| 10:00pm | Shuttle service ends between railcars and convention hotel.. |
| Late Evening | Occupy railcars overnight in Missoula, MT. |
| Friday September 24, 2004 (Day 9): | |
| 7:00 - 9:00am |
Continental
breakfast served. Those passengers not attending convention events may
wish to sightsee Missoula on your own.
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AAPRCO Convention Schedule
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| 8:00am | Registration, vendor displays, and company store open at hotel. Shuttle service commences between railcars and convention hotel. |
| 8:30-11:00am | Special train to Hamilton, Bitteroot Valley. (AAPRCO Event $75.00) |
| 11:00am- 2:30pm | Lunch- Montana Barbecue and tours of the Daly Mansion. |
| 4:00pm | Registration, vendor displays, and company store close at the hotel. |
| 4:30pm | Premium beverage and snack service in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge of Metis. |
| 5:00pm | Hamilton Special train returns to Missoula, MT. |
| 5:30- 8:00pm | Second car party (for registered AAPRCO convention attendees only.) |
| 10:00pm | Shuttle service ends between railcars and convention hotel. |
| Late evening: | Occupy railcars overnight in Missoula, MT. |
| Saturday September 25, 2004 (Day 10): | |
| 7:00 - 9:00am | Continental breakfast served in the dining car, Henry Hudson. |
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AAPRCO Convention Schedule
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| 8:00am | Registration, vendor displays, and company store open at hotel. Shuttle service commences between railcars and convention hotel. |
| 8:00-10:00am | Coffee and tea service at the hotel. |
| 9:00-10:00am | :Charter Referral and Website meeting at the hotel. |
| 9:00am- Noon | Nine Mile ReMount Depot and Ranger Station tour (AAPRCO Event $15.00 fee) |
| 10:30-11:30am | Public Relations Seminar with Patrick Henry at the hotel. |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Break for Lunch. On your own. |
| 1:00-3:00pm | Annual Members Meeting at the hotel. |
| 3:00-6:00pm | Board of Directors meeting follows Annual Members Meeting. |
| 3:00pm | All American Rail Excursions, Inc. passengers traveling eastbound may board at this time. Welcome! |
| 4:00pm | Company store and vendor displays close at the hotel. |
| 4:30pm | Premium beverage and snack service in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge of Metis. |
| 5:30pm | Buses depart hotel and railcars to banquet. |
| 6:00-7:00pm | Cocktail reception at Boone and Crockette Club in Milwaukee Road Station. (For registered AAPRCO convention attendees only.) |
| 10:00pm | Chartered buses depart for hotel and railcars. |
| Late Evening | Occupy railcars overnight in Missoula, MT. |
| Sunday September 26, 2004 (Day 11): | |
| 6:00am | Last shuttle bus from hotel to depart. |
| 6:30am | Depart: Missoula, MT. AAPRCO's Northern Parks Limited. |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served en-route in Royal street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch served en-route. |
| Afternoon | Premium snack and beverage service begins in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge in Metis. |
| 5:30PM | Arrive: Whitefish, MT.
Dinner on your own in Whitefish this evening. |
| Evening: | Occupy rail cars overnight in Whitefish, MT. |
| Monday September 27, 2004 (Day 12): | |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served while parked in Royal street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| Daytime | Whitefish, MT: Access to
Glacier Park. (Optional Glacier Park Tours on your own.)
AAPRCO Tour of Glacier National Park with special pick up from our train
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm Depart from Whitefish, Montana railroad station and travel along the southern boundary of Glacier National Park. Visit the Historic Izaak Walton Inn, Goat Lick and Marias Pass as you follow the Great Northern Railway (Burlington / Santa Fe) before arriving at Glacier Park Lodge for lunch. After lunch travel north viewing the Two Medicine Valley, Hudson Bay Divide and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. After a short visit to St. Mary's Montana you will spend the afternoon traversing one fop the most beautiful roads in the world "The Going to the Sun Road" and Logan Pass. High mountain alpine lakes fill the valleys and glaciated peaks tower over you in every direction. As you descend from the Continental Divide into the Lake McDonald Valley the natural old growth forest abound with wildlife. Your return ride to Whitefish follows the Flathead River as you complete your ride through paradise. |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch on your own. (Included in tour) |
| 6:00-8:00pm | Dinner on your own this evening. |
| Evening | Premium snack and beverage service begins in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge in Metis. Occupy railcars overnight in Whitefish. |
| Tuesday September 28, 2004 (Day 13): | |
| 7:00am | Depart: Whitefish, MT AAPRCO's Northern Parks Limited. |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served en-route in Royal street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch served en-route. |
| 1:30pm | Arrive: Great Falls, MT. |
| Afternoon | Premium snack and beverage service begins in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge in Metis. |
| Evening | Yours to enjoy sightseeing and dinner on your own. |
| Late Evening | Premium beverage and snack service resumes. Occupy railcars overnight in Great Falls. |
| Wednesday September 29, 2004 (Day 14) | |
| 6:30am | Depart: Great Falls, MT. AAPRCO's Northern Parks Limited. |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served en-route in Royal street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch served en-route. |
| 1:20pm | Arrive: Billings, MT. |
| Afternoon | Premium snack and beverage service begins in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge in Metis. |
| 4:00-4:30pm | Depart: Billings, MT. |
| 4:30-8:00pm | Dinner is served on board en-route. |
| 7:30pm | Arrive: Miles City, MT. |
| Evening | Occupy railcars overnight in Miles City. |
| Thursday September 30, 2004 (Day 15) | |
| 7:00am | Depart: Miles City, MT AAPRCO's Northern Parks Limited. |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served en-route in Royal street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch served en-route. |
| Afternoon | Premium snack and beverage service begins in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge in Metis. |
| 4:30-8:00pm | Dinner is served on board en-route. |
| 7:45pm | Arrive: Aberdeen, SD. |
| Evening | Occupy railcars overnight in Aberdeen. |
| Friday October 1, 2004 (Day 16) | |
| 7:00am | Depart: Aberdeen, SD AAPRCO's Northern Parks Limited. |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served en-route in Royal street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch served en-route. |
| Afternoon | Premium snack and beverage service begins in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge in Metis. |
| 4:45pm | Arrive: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Amtrak Station at Midway. |
| 6:00-8:00pm | Dinner on your own this evening. |
| Evening | Occupy railcars overnight in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. |
| Saturday October 2, 2004 (Day 17) | |
| 6:30am | Depart: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN AAPRCO's Northern Parks Limited. |
| 7:00-9:00am | Breakfast served en-route in Royal street's dining area or the dining room of the Metis. |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch served en-route. |
| Afternoon | Premium snack and beverage service begins in Royal Street's Lookout Lounge or the Lounge in Metis. |
| 5:30pm | Arrive: Chicago Union Station, IL. |
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Sample Menus: |
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| Sample Breakfast
Buffet: Assorted Fresh Fruits Freshly-Made, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes With Fruit Topping Crisp Bacon or Savory Pork Sausage Links Hot Oat Meal Select Breakfast Cereals Assorted Breakfast Pastries English Muffins Bagels and Cream Cheese Golden Brown Toast with Butter-Jelly-Peanut Butter Assorted Chilled Juices Milk, Hot Chocolate, Assorted Hot Teas Freshly Brewed Coffee (Regular or Decaf) |
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| Sample Luncheon
Menu: Tangy Lemon Rice Soup Tossed Garden Salad Served with Fresh Tomatoes and topped with Croutons and a Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Chicken or Tuna Salad Croissant Garnished with Lettuce Or Hot Ham and Cheese or Grilled Cheese on 9-Grain Bread Potato Chips and a Pickle Spear Chocolate Brownie Topped with Whipped Cream Freshly Brewed Coffee (Regular or Decaf) Assorted Teas Soft Drinks, Domestic and Imported Beers, or Wine |
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| Sample Dinner
Selection: Cream of Asparagus Soup Tenderly Mixed Green Salad Topped with Croutons, Grated Cheddar Cheese with Choice of Dressing Succulent Tenderloin of Beef Medallions with a Touch of Béarnaise and Hunter Sauce Served with Baked Idaho Potato Covered with Sour Cream and Butter Or Tender Boneless Chicken Kiev Served with Chicken Rice Pilaf Broccoli Au Gratin Dinner Rolls and Butter Chicago Style Cheesecake Ribboned with Chocolate or Strawberry Topping Garnished with Sliced Almonds and a Praline Stick Freshly Brewed Coffee (Regular or Decaf) Assorted Teas Soft Drinks, Domestic and Imported Beers, and Wine |
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| What's Included: • Attentive first-class service provided by our American Rail Excursions, Inc. Staff • Rail charges aboard our private rail cars for this trip as per your itinerary. • Up to 16 nights of accommodations aboard our private rail cars based on your itinerary. • First-class meal service based on your itinerary: • Bon Voyage Party prior to departing Chicago • 10- Breakfasts • 6- Continental Breakfasts • 10- Lunches • Dinner aboard our railcars during our return trip to Chicago • Premium snack and beverage service during our entire trip- includes beer, wine, mixed drinks, soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea and milk. • Deluxe Suite, Double Bedroom or Roomette (Single Bedroom) accommodations aboard or private rail cars (as per your reservation). |
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| What's NOT Included with our rail
tour package: • AAPRCO Membership; Class A, B or Associate (You MUST be a member to travel with us). If you are not an AAPRCO member, you may join by clicking here. • AAPRCO Convention Fees and activities in Missoula. • Note: You must be a registered AAPRCO convention attendee to occupy rail cars in Missoula and to partake in convention activities. A separate convention order form will be needed from AAPRCO. • AAPRCO Optional Tours |
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| About Your
Accommodations: Exclusively for the AAPRCO 2004 National Parks/North Coast Ltd. , American Rail Excursions, Inc. has put together a truly unique train within a train concept utilizing up to three of our railcars operating as a self-contained unit. We plan to operate all three cars as listed, however, our sales will determine the number of cars we will operate. All of our private rail cars operating on our special are historic types of operating railway equipment. All of our bedroom cars have showers. |
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| Double Bedroom (accommodates 1-2 adults): Every double bedroom has a large window and is furnished with adjustable climate controls, individual reading lights, fold-down table, garment rack, door mirror and either a large couch or a small couch and a lounge chair for day travel. Best of all, your on-board service attendant transforms your room into two beds (1 upper and 1 lower), turns down your bed, arranges for a wake-up call and brings your morning coffee or juice right to your room. Your linens, towels and soap are also provided. All sleeping cars are equipped with a hot shower. | |
| Double Bedroom:
One-way Only: (Chicago-Missoula and optional rail car occupancy in Missoula as per itinerary) One person in one double bedroom $7,399.99 Two people in one double bedroom $3,899.99 per person Roundtrip: (Chicago-Missoula -Chicago and optional rail car occupancy in Missoula as per itinerary) One person in one double bedroom $8,999.99 Two people in one double bedroom $5,999.99 per person |
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| Roomette: 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. A private toilet is located in Roomettes 1-6. Roomettes 7-10 utilize a toilet down the hall in Pacific Union. Your linens, towels, bath towels, soap and shampoo are also provided. A shower and changing room is located in each car. | |
| Roomette: One-way Only: (Chicago-Missoula and optional rail car occupancy in Missoula as per itinerary) One person $4,599.99 Roundtrip: (Chicago-Missoula -Chicago and optional rail car occupancy in Missoula as per itinerary) One person $6,999.99 |
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| Payment Terms | |
| Payment in full is due upon
registration. Please call for current accommodation availability. No refunds unless trip is cancelled. Tickets are transferable to another AAPRCO member with prior approval. Please reserve your space as soon as possible for best selection. Open access will be provided to all American Rail Excursions passengers to all American Rail Excursions cars operated on this trip. |
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Northern Parks Limited
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| Important
Information - Please Read American Rail Excursions, Inc. and AAPRCO, 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 handicapped facilities available. We welcome those passengers that are disabled or handicapped, but please consider the suitability of these trips carefully. We encourage you to call us at 708-758-6680 or e-mail us at roger@americanrail.com for additional information for your specific situation. Responsibility 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, American Rail Excursions, Inc., AAPRCO, Inc., The Silver Sleeping Car Company, Crown Rail, Pacific Union Sleeping Car Co. L.L.C., Historic Rails, Inc., or Sunview Passenger Car Company assumes no responsibility in this connection. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth herein. Payments are not refundable unless the trip is cancelled. 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 all the time and 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 at any time. |
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