2009 Public Rail Excursions

Steam Excursion 2009

SP Daylight Locomotive 4449 Special Train

Portland OR- Spokane WA- Whitefish MT-

Havre MT- Minot ND- Fargo ND- Minneapolis MN

July 3-July 9, 2009

(Pictured is the Southern Pacific steam locomotive no. 4449 known as the “Daylight”)

Trip Summary:

Join the Cincinnati Railway Company as we travel to Portland, OR to ride behind one of the “world’s most famous beautiful locomotives,” the Southern Pacific locomotive no. 4449 aka “Daylight.” We will be taking three of our Amtrak compliant cars for your viewing and accommodations. Featured will be our “Observatory” car with a 360 degree viewing dome that will give passengers a fantastic view of the steam locomotive. Also featured is the “Chapel Hill” business car which is the ultimate rail experience for any traveler looking to ride in luxury. We will also be bringing our “Birch Grove” sleeper that provides comfortable and private accommodations ideal for long trips. Experience first class accommodations and dining, while witnessing the famous 4449 steam locomotive. This is one rail trip that is not to be missed!

Schedule:

*Days when special train will be running*

June 27- Leave Cincinnati 1:10AM (Passengers board earlier that evening)

             Arrive Chicago 10:35AM

June 28- Leave Chicago 2:15PM

June 29- en route day

June 30- Arrive in Portland, OR 10:10AM

July 1- Portland, OR (Passengers stay overnight on cars)

July 2- Portland, OR (Passengers stay overnight on cars)

*July 3- Portland, OR to Spokane, WA (Steam passengers board)

*July 4- Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT

*July 5- Whitefish, MT to Havre, MT

*July 6- SP 4449 on display at Havre, MT (free day)

*July 7- Havre, MT to Minot, ND

*July 8- Minot, ND to Fargo, ND

*July 9- Fargo, ND to Minneapolis, MN

July 10- Minneapolis, MN 7:50AM

              Arrive Chicago 3:55PM

July 11- Leave Chicago 5:45PM

July 12- Arrive Cincinnati 3:17AM

Purchase Options

OPTION A

Steam Trip Portion:

July 2- July 9

Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN

Stay onboard our three rail cars with privacy and comfort (The Observatory, The Chapel Hill & Birch Grove)

*see pricing (Option A) for specific room

OPTION B

Day pass for reserved seats in The Observatory (dome) car

July 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, & 9

6 days with a reserved dome seat in The Observatory (dome) car

All meals will be provided while the train is in operation.

These riders actually purchase a specific seat.

*see (Option B) below for pricing

NOTE: All day-riders only have access to facilities in The Observatory (dome) car

OPTION C

Combination Steam Trip Portion & Reserved Dome Seat:

July 2- July 10

Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN

Stay onboard our three rail cars in privacy and comfort (The Observatory, The Chapel Hill & Birch Grove)

A reserved seat in the dome section of The Observatory (dome) car.

*see option C below for pricing and explanation

OPTION D

LOW COST POSITIONING MOVE OPPORTUNITY:

June 27- June 30

Cincinnati, OH to Portland, OR

***This unique opportunity comes at a $1200 rate for the first 15 people to reserve.

Passengers will get their choice of private accommodations onboard one of our three rail cars (The Observatory, The Chapel Hill & Birch Grove)

Note: All 15 passengers will receive a private room. Only the last two people booking get roomettes.

OPTION E

Round Trip:

Cincinnati, OH - Portland, OR - Minneapolis, MN- Cincinnati, OH

Travel with us round trip from Cincinnati, OH as we journey to see the SP4449 locomotive and return home.

*see option E below for Pricing

Pricing Options

*Non-APPRCO members add $100.00 to fare*

Note: All passengers will be asked to donate $25 to Passenger Rail Today. Checks should be made at the time of the deposit to Passenger Rail Today which is a PAC to support passenger rail service.

OPTION A

Rooms available 

Pricing includes all food, drink and lodging while rolling. Also permits passage into “Chapel Hill,” ““Birch Grove,” and the lower level lounge of the “Observatory.”

Note: Four seats plus any unsold seats will be reserved for our guests staying onboard.

The Observatory

Master Bedroom A:

$ 6,995 per person based on Double Occupancy

$ 8,995 per person based on Single Occupancy

Accommodations include a queen sized bed and a private shower & toilet.

Bedroom B:

$5,995 per person based on Double Occupancy

$7,995 per person based on Single Occupancy

Accommodations include a full sized double bed, in-room sink and a jack and jill bathroom, shared with bedroom C, with toilet and shower.

Bedroom C:

$5,995 per person based on Double Occupancy

$7,995 per person based on Single Occupancy

Accommodations include a full sized double bed in-room sink and a jack and jill bathroom, shared with bedroom B, with toilet and shower.

Birch Grove

Double Bedroom: Bedrooms: A - F

$5,595 based on double occupancy

$7,695 based on single occupancy

Accommodations include 6’ 4” twin beds that are stored in the wall during the day to create a private sitting area and pulled down at night for upper and lower berth sleeping. These rooms each contain a private toilet and share the public shower with the other Birch Grove bedrooms and roomettes

Single Roomette:

$5,695 with private toilet

Roomettes: 1, 2 & 4 are available

Accommodations include a 6’ 4” twin bed that is stored in the wall during the day to create a private sitting area and pulled down at night for sleeping. These rooms each contain a private toilet and share the public shower with the other Birch Grove bedrooms and roomettes.

$5,595 without private toilet

Roomettes: 3, 5 & 6 are available

Accommodations include a 6’ 4” twin bed that is stored in the wall during the day to create a private lounge and pulled down at night for sleeping. These roomettes share the public toilet and shower with the other Birch Grove bedrooms and roomettes.

Chapel Hill

Bedroom A:

$5,995 based on a double occupancy

$7,995 based on a single occupancy

Marjorie Merriweather Post  bedroom, this bedroom is the largest in size. It sleeps one passenger comfortably, but can sleep two in the captain’s size bed. ( Three quarter size double bed.)

Bedroom B:

$6,995 based on a single occupancy

E.F Hutton’s bedroom, this single bedroom has the only remaining original German-silver (stainless steel) washing basin of the four bedrooms.

Bedroom C:

$5,795 based on a double occupancy

$6,795 based on a single occupancy

This room sleeps two with a standard Pullman fold-away upper berth.

Bedroom D:

$5,795 based on a double occupancy

$6,795 based on a single occupancy

This room sleeps two with a standard Pullman fold-away upper berth.

OPTION B

Day pass for reserved seats in The Observatory (dome) car

July 3-5 (Most scenic days in the mountains behind SP 4449 locomotive)

$900 riding facing forward

$800 riding facing backward

July 7-9

$600 riding facing forward

$500 riding facing backward

NOTE: All day-riders only have access to facilities in The Observatory (dome) car

OPTION C

Combination room & Reserved Dome Seat  

Pricing is the same for all the rooms listed above, but includes a day pass for any of the chosen days. Riding pass comes discounted 10% off! Although we have reserved 4 seats in the dome for our overnight passengers, some may opt to purchase a reserved seat at 10% off.

OPTION D

LOW COST POSITIONING MOVE OPPORTUNITY

$1200 Passengers will get their choice of private accommodations onboard one of our three rail cars (The Observatory, The Chapel Hill & Birch Grove). Join the train in Cincinnati or anywhere in route.

OPTION E

Round Trip

$1200 Cincinnati, OH to Portland, OR

$Regular fare for room accommodations and additional day passes

Deposit: $1,000 per person is required to reserve a spot onboard unless booking is for less than that amount, in which case payment in full will be required.

Cancellation Policy: Due to the unique circumstances of this trip, deposits become non-refundable as of May 15, 2009. If the trip is forced to cancel, the entire amount will be refunded.

For any additional information and reservations please contact Devan Yates via phone at 513-791-7245 or email at info@CincinnatiRailway.com.