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Events and Excursions |
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Events and Excursions |
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Events are listed for the convenience of our members, and are not sponsored by nor affiliated with the RPCA unless specifically stated. All entries should be considered tentative and unconfirmed. Questions regarding these events should be directed to the contact person within the listing. Additions and deletions to this list can be made anytime by RPCA members. Please provide the information in the same format as the listings below, and forward by email or snail mail to: |
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Maguire 158 Rosebrook Drive Florissant, MO 63031 email: events@rpca.com |
NOTICE to all submitters: Event and Excursion Sponsors please follow this format precisely when providing information to Janice Maguire. Forwarding press releases and/or excursion brochures is not sufficient. |
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June 26-30, 2008 Los Angeles to Santa Fe, New Mexico and return Santa Fe Express Repeat of last year's sold out trip. This is a fully escorted luxury tour from Los Angeles to Santa Fe aboard 4 private railcars. Guests will enjoy an exceptional amount of lounge and vista-dome sightseeing space on the train, gourmet meals prepared fresh on board and served on our monogram fine china by professional staff dedicated to making your tour an exceptional one in all ways. Also included are 3 nights at La Fonda, the former Fred Harvey hotel that is located right on the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe, motorcoach tours of Taos, Chimayo, and a ride from Chama to Antonito on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway. Download our SantaFePromo.pdf for more. |
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July 9 - 13, 2008 Cincinnati to Chicago and return Midwest Baseball Classic with the Cincinnati Reds Join the Cincinnati Railway Company on a traveling tailgate party aboard the luxury train cars the Birch Grove and the Observatory as we travel to Chicago to watch the Reds take on the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 10th. We will layover in Chicago after the game and offer an optional trip to Milwaukee on the 11th to watch the Reds take on the Brewers at Miller Park. Enjoy the day in Chicago on the 12th before departing back to Cincinnati in the evening Birch Grove and Observatory Contact/Ticket Info: Call 513-791-RAIL (7245) or via the web at www.cincinnatirailway.com  |
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July 12, 2008 Los Angeles to San Diego and return Domes to San Diego II Great family Saturday outting. Come with us onboard our two luxury California Zephyr Vista dome cars from Los Angeles to San Diego and return. Contact/Ticket Info: call 714-751-2032 or via www.calzephyrrailcar.com/Site/Upcoming_Trips/Upcoming_Trips.html |
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July 30 - August 9, 2008 Cincinnati to Petoskey, Michigan, and return The Cincinnati Railway Company will once again be traveling to the beautiful Northern Michigan resort town of Petoskey, Michigan. Enjoy a unique journey with up to twelve other private railcars from all over the country. Highlights of the trip include stops along the way at events and sites like the Marion Old Fashioned Days, swimming at Fife Lake, Boyne Falls Polish Festival, a three day layover in Petoskey, and a day trip to Mackinaw Island. We will be selling bedrooms on both the Birch Grove and the Observatory. Birch Grove and Observatory Contact/Ticket Info: Call 513-791-RAIL (7245) or via the web at www.cincinnatirailway.com |
Date: Place/Route: Event Description: Equipment used: Fares: Contact/Ticket Info: | August 16, 2008 Los Angeles to Oakland one way Pacific Coast Domes North Our two luxury California Zephyr dome cars will be running from Los Angeles northbound to Oakland along the scenic California Coast on a positioning move. Contact/Ticket Info: call 714-751-2032 or via www.calzephyrrailcar.com/Site/Upcoming_Trips/Upcoming_Trips.html |
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August 21 and 25, 2008 Los Angeles to Oakland and return Colonial Crafts will be making two positioning moves between Los Angeles and Oakland. The first move from Los Angeles to Oakland will be on Thursday, August 21, 2008 leaving Los Angeles at 10:15 AM arriving in Oakland at 9:32 PM. The return move will be on Monday, August 25, 2008 leaving Oakland at 8:50 AM and arriving in Los Angeles at 9:00 PM. We will serve lunch and dinner onboard. This pair of moves is ideal for connection to Trains Unlimited Tours Domes to Railroad Days Tour August 22-24, 2008. Sleeper-Lounge Colonial Crafts $150 each way ($125 if reserved and paid before July 1, 2008) Mail your check to Colonial Crafts, 9303 Crystal View Drive, Tujunga, CA 91042. Our toll-free telephone number is (877) 224-1150 or via the web at www.www.colonialcraftsrailcar.com |
Date: Place/Route: Event Description: Equipment used: Fares: Contact/Ticket Info: | August 22-24, 2008 Emeryville to Sparks, Nev and return Domes to Railroad Days Emeryville to Sparks and return. Feather River Railroad Days Festival. Overnight accommodations in Reno, Transportation to and from Railroad Days, etc. Contact/Ticket Info: call 714-751-2032 or via www.calzephyrrailcar.com/Site/Upcoming_Trips/Upcoming_Trips.html |
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August 31, 2008 Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Bell/WEBN Fireworks Train All aboard for one of our most popular short trips of the year! Ride the rails from Norwood to the Boathouse on the river for the fireworks. This is the ultimate alternative to driving and parking amidst the hustle and bustle of the fireworks excitement. Contact/Ticket Info: Call 513-791-RAIL (7245) or via the web at www.cincinnatirailway.com |
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September 14 - October 1, 2008 Cincinnati - Chicago – San Francisco – San Diego – Albuquerque – Chicago – Cincinnati AAPRCO Convention Train 2008 Join us as we head out to the annual AAPRCO (American Association of Private Rail Car Owners) Convention taking place this year in San Pedro, Calif. We will pass through some of America’s most beautiful landscapes as we travel along the Coast Starlight and the Southwest Chief. Travel the country in style and comfort this fall. Observatory, Birch Grove, and Oliver Hazard Perry Contact/Ticket Info: Call 513-791-RAIL (7245) or via the web at www.cincinnatirailway.com |
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September 21, 2008 Los Angeles to San Diego and return AAPRCO Convention Steam Special behind ATSF 4-8-4 3751. Ride the AAPRCO Convention Steam Special behind ATSF 4-8-4 3751 from Los Angeles to San Diego and return on Sunday, September 21, 2008. We will be using California Zephyr Vista Dome Silver Lariat and PRR Sleeper/Lounge Colonial Crafts. The dome and vestibules will be for the exclusive use of our guests. Fare includes full meal and bar service, staffed with professional chefs and servers from the railroad’s business cars, fine restaurants and hotels. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared on board in our own kitchen and served on white damask tablecloths using silver and china. California Zephyr Vista Dome Silver Lariat and PRR Sleeper/Lounge Colonial Crafts. Fare is $395 per person and includes all meals and drink service. Details and booking are available at the Trains Unlimited Tours Website at www.trainsunlimitedtours.com or by calling 1-800-359-4870 or 1-775-852-4448. |
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November 1, 2008 Cincinnati, Ohio to Batesville, Ind. to Cincinnati, Ohio Join on us on a fall foliage trip to Batesville, Ind. with an optional side trip to Greensburg, Ind. and back. Up to 10 cars with 3 classes. Contact/Ticket Info: Call 513-791-RAIL (7245) or via the web at www.cincinnatirailway.com |
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November 21 - 26, 2008 Cincinnati to Chicago and return Grab your sweetie and prepare yourself for your romantic getaway to Chicago to shop, sightsee, enjoy the restaurants, and of course, witness the grand illumination of the Magnificent Mile during the Light Up Chicago Parade the evening of November 22nd. Enjoy first class service, food and drink as you travel from Cincinnati to Chicago on the Vista Dome and the Birch Grove. Birch Grove and Vista Dome Contact/Ticket Info: Call 513-791-RAIL (7245) or via the web at www.cincinnatirailway.com |