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Posted 26 March 2017 - 06:32 PM

Sorry for short notice, but this came to me inventing of March 26.  This is an unusual private car excursion in that one can ride and pay for a segment.

 

 

Occasionally, we can offer discounted rides when we position the Berlin to/from other cities in preparation for a charter or scheduled trip departing from outside of Pittsburgh.  These positioning moves are no-frills. Just a great ride and adventure on a private rail car. Join us for a trip designed for railfans as we travel from from Washington DC to New York City to Pittsburgh PA!  Ride aboard the private, Pullman, 1956 built former American Orient Express executive sleeper on the Northeast Corridor and Pennsylanian routes. This is a trip only for real railfans ? to keep this trip to the lowest price possible there will be no crew aboard other than the car owner. We will stock standard self-serve railfan snacks aboard the Berlin, but meals will be on a YO-YO (You?re OYour Own) basis, or in the Amtrak cafe. All room suites will be held open for "Lounge" space, and the car will be running backwards on the Pennsylanian from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh (over the Rockville Bridge and Horseshoe Curve), so that the vestibule becomes our rear platform!

 

 

If you want to learn anything about private car operation, this is a special behind the scenes, learn how to run a railcar trip! If you desire, you can even take a turn as the car Conductor or Porter during the trip. In Pittsburgh, the Berlin can be your hotel the evening of April 3, 2017 (on a space available basis), which will be parked in Pittsburgh?s Pennsylvania Station.
 

 

SCHEDULE
April 2, 2017 (Sunday) - Depart Washington DC Union Station at 4:29pm, arrive in New York Penn Station at 8:47pm, detrain to a NYC hotel of your choice (not included in the fare).

April 3, 2017 (Monday) - Arrive at NYC Penn Station approximately one hour prior to scheduled departure, depart NYC Penn Station on Train #43 the Pennsylvanian at 10:52am, arrive in Harrisburg at 2:26pm, depart Harrisburg at 2:36pm, arrive in Altoona at 5:06pm, arrive in Pittsburgh at 8:05pm. You can elect to stay overnight on the Berlin (one night only April 3) and return on the next day?s Pennsylvanian.

 

ONE WAY ONLY FARES (Same as Amtrak but we have a LOT more fun!)

Washington DC to New York City                                  $ 91                                                   QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

 

New York City to Pittsburgh                                           $ 78                                                   QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

Harrisburg to Pittsburgh                                                   $ 37                                                  QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

Altoona to Pittsburgh                                                       $ 20                                                   QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

 

New York City to Altoona                                              $ 72                                                   QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

Harrisburg to Altoona                                                     $ 37                                                   QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

Altoona to Pittsburgh                                                      $ 20                                                   QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

 

Overnight Fare in Berlin April 3 only                           $ 50 per person double occupancy     QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

                                                                                       $100 per person single occupancy     QTY______________          Subtotal_______________

Passenger #1 Name_________________________________________________________________________Address _____________________________________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________

 

Passenger #2 Name_________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Email_________________________________________________________________________Phone _______________________________________________

 

Preferred methods of payment are by check or Money Order. Contact Kevin Moore 814-229-6354 for payment by PayPal.  Make payment to: Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC and mail to Kevin Moore, Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC 167 Cobblestone Drive Pittsburgh PA 15237.  Questions will be answered at  www.SleepOnATrain.com.

 

NOTE:  This trip can be enjoyed in several different ways:

     1. Travel to Cumberland with Capitol to Wash DC April 2, Berlin to WAS-NYC April 2, Berlin NYC-Altoona April 3

     2. Amtrak ALT-NYC April 2, stay overnight in NYC hotel, Berlin NYP-ALT April 3.

     3. Amtrak ALT-HAR April 3, Berlin back to Altoona April 3.

     4. Berlin ALT-PGH April 3, overnight on Berlin, Amtrak PGH-ALT April 4

     5. Any combination of the above.

 

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE RAILS !!

 

 



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Posted 25 April 2017 - 11:08 AM

From Harrisburg Chapter NRHS

 

 

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAIN RIDES

Start your Summer off on the right track with the PV Berlin 

 

“$100 Bucks” PITTSBURGH RAILFAN SPECIAL - May 26-27, 2017

OR

PITTSBURGH to HARRISBURG to PITTSBURGH ROUND TRIP - May 28, 2017

 

Looking for something to do over the Memorial Day weekend?  A hundred bucks can get you a day on a private railroad car!

 

Occasionally, we offer discounted rides when we position the BERLIN to/from other cities in preparation for a charter or scheduled trip departing from outside of Pittsburgh.  Some positioning moves are no-frills; just a great ride and adventure on a private rail car. Join us for a trip designed especially for railfans as we travel from Huntington WV to New York City to Pittsburgh PA!  Ride aboard the private, Pullman, 1956 built former American Orient Express executive sleeper BERLIN through the scenic New River Gorge in “Wild and Wonderful West (By Gawd) Virginia", and on the Northeast Corridor Cardinal and Pennsylanian routes. This is a trip only for real railfans – to keep this trip to the lowest price possible there will be no crew aboard other than the car owner. We will stock standard self-serve railfan snacks aboard the Berlin, but meals will be on a YO-YO basis (You’re OYour Own), or in the Amtrak cafe.  All room suites will be held open as "Lounge" space, and the car will be running backwards on May 26 between Huntington WV and NYC, as well as May 27 on the Pennsylanian from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh (over the Rockville Bridge and Horseshoe Curve) - so that the vestibule becomes our rear platform!  If you want to learn anything about private car operation, this is a special behind the scenes, learn how to run a railcar trip! If you desire, you can even take a turn as the car Conductor or Porter during the trip. 

 

NOTE:  The BERLIN will also be hosting a separate ONE DAY round trip from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg and return on Sunday May 28, 2017 .  This is a FULL SERVICE day trip including the service of an on board steward providing light breakfast snacks, specially prepared box lunches and dinner on board.  Snacks, water, coffee and a choice of beer and wine will be available.  The Fare for this one day round trip is $200 per person (see Fare Listing below for partial trip segments).

 

SCHEDULE

May 26, 2017 (Friday) - Depart Huntington WV at 7:16am, arrive in New York Penn Station at 9:56pm, detrain to a NYC hotel of your choice (not included in the fare).

May 27, 2017 (Saturday) - Arrive at NYC Penn Station approximately one hour prior to scheduled departure, depart NYC Penn Station on Train #43 the Pennsylvanian at 10:52am, arrive in Harrisburg at 2:26pm, depart Harrisburg at 2:36pm, arrive in Altoona at 5:06pm, arrive in Pittsburgh at 8:05pm.

May 28, 2017 (Sunday) – Arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station approximately one hour prior to scheduled departure time on Train #42 the Pennsylvanian at 7:30am, arrive in Altoona at 10:01am, arrive in Harrisburg at 12:55pm, depart Harrisburg at 2:36pm, arrive Altoona at 5:06pm, arrive Pittsburgh at 8:05pm.

 

ONE WAY ONLY FARES  - except where noted

           (Darn near the same as Amtrak coach & we have a LOT more fun!)

*Overnight stay on the Berlin                         May 25, 2017     - $100/bdrm QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

     Thursday evening May 25, 2017 ONLY in Huntington WV (on a space available basis).

     Fare is per bedroom whether single, double, triple or quad occupancy.

*Huntington WV to New York City                May 26, 2017     - $100             QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*Washington DC to New York City               May 26, 2017     - $ 50              QTY_______         Subtotal_______________

*New York City to Altoona                               May 27, 2017     - $ 75              QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*New York City to Pittsburgh                          May 27, 2017   - $100              QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*Harrisburg to Pittsburgh                                May 27, 2017     - $ 50              QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*Altoona to Pittsburgh                                      May 27, 2017     - $ 25              QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*ROUND TRIP (Pgh /Harrisburg/Pgh)        May 28, 2017   - $200             QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*Pgh to Harrisburg                                             May 28, 2017    - $100             QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*Pgh to Altoona                                                  May 28, 2017    - $ 25              QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

*Overnight stay on the Berlin                         May 28, 2017   - $100/bdrm  QTY_______          Subtotal_______________

   Sunday evening May 28, 2017 ONLY in Pittsburgh PA (on a space available basis).

   Fare is per bedroom whether single, double, triple or quad occupancy.

                                                                                                           TOTAL FARE_____________________

 

PASSENGER #1

Name________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________            

Email________________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________________________________

Please list any food allergies, medical alerts or special needs______________________________

 

PASSENGER #2

Name________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________

Email________________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________________________________

Please list any food allergies, medical alerts or special needs______________________________

 

Preferred methods of payment are by check or Money Order. Contact Member Kevin Moore 814-229-6354 for payment by PayPal.  Make payment to: Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC and mail to Kevin Moore, Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC 167 Cobblestone Drive Pittsburgh PA 15237.  Questions will be answered at  www.SleepOnATrain.com.  Reservations will be made once payment is received.  Cancelation Policy: Full refund until 15 days prior to date of trip, at which time a $35 Cancellation Fee will be assessed per ticket.

 

NOTE:  This trip can be enjoyed in several different ways and with several different price points:  Amtrak, Hotel and Museum fares are not included.

  1. Ride Amtrak's Pennsylvanian Saturday May 27 from Pittsburgh to Altoona, spend the day at the Railroader’s Memorial Museum and return to Pittsburgh on the Berlin.
  2. Ride Amtrak's Pennsylvanian Saturday May 27 from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, spend an hour around the station and return to Pittsburgh on the Berlin.
  3. Ride Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian Friday May 26 from Pittsburgh to New York City, enjoy an evening in NYC (perhaps dinner & a show), hotel in NYC and return to Pittsburgh on the Berlin Saturday May 27.
  4. Take the Amtrak Capitol Limited Friday May 26 from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, spend a few hours in DC before transferring to the Berlin for some high speed travel on the Northeast Corridor from Washington to NYC May 26, hotel in NYC, and return to Pittsburgh on the Berlin May 27.
  5. Travel on the Berlin from either Harrisburg or Altoona to Pittsburgh May 27, and return on May 28.

 

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE RAILS !!

 

DISCLAIMERS!

**This trip will not be handicap accessible. Historic and antiquated rail passenger equipment, like that used on this excursion, is exempt from ADA regulations under U.S. Code: Title 42: Section 12184. The passenger cars and station facilities used on this excursion were constructed before disability accessibility laws were adopted. Platforms, boarding areas, stairs, step-stools, seating, and especially doorways, passageways, aisles, and on board restrooms may not accommodate all passengers. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate differently disabled passengers who desire to ride this train.






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