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 On Your 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_______________
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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 !!