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all aboard!
Posted by cabforward on Monday, September 8, 2003 6:16 PM
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american orient express

american orient express operates many trains in u.s. and can.. n.y.-chi., chi.-la., n.o.-wash..

the trains have many levels of pass. accommodations (basic, luxury, presidential).. all fares provide 'sleeper' service, there is no 'daycoach' class.. a n.y.-l.a. run is 11 days.. riders de-train at many stops and tour local sights as they remain overnight on the train and depart the next day..

fares run from approx. $2500-$5,000, dep. on length of trip and service desired.. fare includes everything except travel to/from departure/destination points.. one train connects montreal with several cities in the northeast..

if you've been looking for a terrific train ride as it was in the 40s and 50s, this is it..

cars are painted blue/cream and labeled 'american orient express'.. locos could be any class 1 system: amtrak, csx, etc.

all trains run for specific months of the year: may-sept., feb. jun, etc.
none provide year-round service..

COTTON BELT RUNS A

Blue Streak

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all aboard!
Posted by cabforward on Monday, September 8, 2003 6:16 PM
passenger trains:
search for:
american orient express

american orient express operates many trains in u.s. and can.. n.y.-chi., chi.-la., n.o.-wash..

the trains have many levels of pass. accommodations (basic, luxury, presidential).. all fares provide 'sleeper' service, there is no 'daycoach' class.. a n.y.-l.a. run is 11 days.. riders de-train at many stops and tour local sights as they remain overnight on the train and depart the next day..

fares run from approx. $2500-$5,000, dep. on length of trip and service desired.. fare includes everything except travel to/from departure/destination points.. one train connects montreal with several cities in the northeast..

if you've been looking for a terrific train ride as it was in the 40s and 50s, this is it..

cars are painted blue/cream and labeled 'american orient express'.. locos could be any class 1 system: amtrak, csx, etc.

all trains run for specific months of the year: may-sept., feb. jun, etc.
none provide year-round service..

COTTON BELT RUNS A

Blue Streak

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    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,319 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, September 8, 2003 7:43 PM
I wouldn't mind riding it but
the lack of $$$$
and
they send me a brochre to make reservations that day.How could I plan that?
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Defiance Ohio
  • 13,319 posts
Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, September 8, 2003 7:43 PM
I wouldn't mind riding it but
the lack of $$$$
and
they send me a brochre to make reservations that day.How could I plan that?
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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