2008 Public Rail Excursions
Midwest Baseball Classic: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati – Chicago - Cincinnati
July 9-13, 2008
All Aboard
Welcome aboard your own traveling tailgate party on the luxury railcars “Birch Grove” and “Observatory” as you hit the road with the Cincinnati Railway Co. See the Cincinnati Reds take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday, July 10. Enjoy the city of Chicago for the rest of the evening and take a quick (optional) trip via rented van the next day, Friday, July 11, to Milwaukee to see the Reds take on the Brewers. Spend a day exploring Milwaukee and take in dinner before the game, then relax in the van as you head back to the railcars in Chicago. Spend your last day in Chicago before departing in the evening on Saturday, July 13.
Itinerary
Wednesday, July 9 – Board rail cars at McCullough Yard in Norwood between 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. EST and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres onboard before
retiring to bed.
McCullough Yard: 2650 Highland Ave., Norwood, Ohio 45212
Thursday, July 10 - Depart Cincinnati behind Amtrak’s Cardinal, train #51, and arrive in Chicago Union Station around 10:35 a.m. CST. Breakfast will be served on board; lunch and dinner will be on your own. Group departs around 12 p.m. CST for the game. 1:00 p.m. CST., arrive at Wrigley Field to watch the Reds take on the Cubs at 1:20 p.m. CST.
Friday, July 11 – There are two options for this day: Option One: Stay the day in Chicago exploring and sight seeing or Option Two: take the trip to
Milwaukee for the Reds-Brewers game. For option two: group departs Chicago for Milwaukee in a rented van at 2:00 p.m. CST. Arrive in
downtown Milwaukee around 4 p.m. CST and take dinner (reservations at a restaurant near the stadium) before the game starts at 7:05
p.m. CST when the Reds take on the Brewers. After the game, the group will return to Chicago via rented van.
Saturday, July 12 – Continental breakfast served on board – Free day in Chicago with lunch on your own. Visit the Field Museum, Navy Pier, etc…Depart Chicago at 5:45 p.m. CST behind Amtrak’s Cardinal Train # 50. Your last dinner will be served on board.
Sunday, July 13 - Arrive in Cincinnati early am. Disembark at your leisure after a light continental breakfast and coffee.
PRICING INCLUDES: Travel to and from Chicago, travel to and from Milwaukee, Cubs Tickets for Thursday, July 10, Brewers tickets for Friday, July 11, All meals (2 full, 2 continental), drinks, snacks served while in transit, personal chef, server, turndown & linen service.
Observatory Master Bedroom A – Room SOLD!
Observatory Double Bedroom B – Room SOLD!
Observatory Double Bedroom C – Room SOLD!
Birch Grove Double Bedroom - $2800.00 Upper and lower berth beds - Includes private toilet – uses public shower
Birch Grove Single Roomette w/toilet - $1450.00 (single occupancy) Uses public shower on Birch Grove
Birch Grove Single Roomette w/o toilet - $1400.00 (single occupancy) Uses public toilet & Shower on Birch Grove
Please call for room availability on the Birch Grove. There are several rooms still open!
*Cincinnati Railway Company reserves the right to cancel this trip should it not reach 80% occupancy.
To reserve your space please call Amanda Sommer at: 513-791-RAIL (7245)
e-mail: info@cincinnatirailway.com
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