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DOMES OVER TEHACHAPI TBA
POSTPONED UNTIL LATE MAY OR EARLY JUNE 2008
The Coast Starlight train No. 14 will still detour over Tehachpi account
of a bridge replacement project north of Santa Barbara.
UP LA VETA PASS PULLING
A TRAINS UNLIMITED, TOURS
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LA VETA PASS EXPRESS
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
PRIVATE LUXURY RAILCAR
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Private railroad cars now allow travelers the option to step back in time and recapture that romantic era of train travel that Amtrak cannot provide. Once upon a time rail barons and wealthy socialites traveled the country on luxurious private railroad cars, dining on fine china and crystal and being pampered by the onboard staff. Now this form of luxury rail travel is being offering to everyone at a very reasonable price.
Passengers can sip on cocktails and nibble on hors d' oeuvres while sinking into deep leather sofas in lounges paneled in rich mahogany and be lulled to sleep at night in their private pullman rooms by the rhythm of the train wheels rolling down the track. All meals are prepared fresh onboard and made to order by our onboard gourmet chefs. Our first class passengers are separated from the Amtrak passengers by locked doors. We provide our own onboard staff including our chef and make up our own gourmet menus for all meals. All drink and food is included in the ticket price from the time you step onboard until you detrain. This is passenger train travel at it's finest. |
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DOMES DOWN THE VALLEY Apr 12/08 DOMES OVER TEHACHAPI Apr 26/08 DOMES OVER DONNER PASS May 24-26/08 COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAINS Jun 6-12/08 PACIFIC COASTS DOMES SOUTH Jun 14/08 DOMES TO SAN DIEGO I Jun 21/08 SANTA FE EXPRESS Jun 26-30/08 SAN DIEGO INDEPENDANCE DAY July 4-5/08 DOMES TO SAN DIEGO II Jul 12/08 |
SANTA FE & TAOS Jul 27-Aug 2/08 PACIFIC COAST DOMES NORTH Aug 10/08 PORTLAND-MONTANA-SEATTLE Aug 10-20/08 DOMES TO RAILROAD DAYS Aug 22-24/08 COLORADO ROCKY MTNS Aug 30-Sep 5/08 GRAND WESTERN RAILCRUISE Oct 5-15, 2008 KLAMATH FALLS FLYER Oct 13-14/08 CHRISTMASTIME IN SANTA FE Dec 14-19/08 |
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COMMENTS REGARDING OUR PRIVATE RAIL CAR EXCURSIONS
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SNOW FLAKE EXPRESS 2008 March 4, 2008 Dear Mr. Burt Hermey On February 16th my husband and I and two very close friends boarded the Silver Solarium not knowing what to expect. From the time we were helped aboard by yourself, Bill Parks, and Clifford and we saw the linen tablecloths, fresh cut flowers and the fine appointments of the car we knew we were in for a special experience. The staff, George the steward, Clifford and William the servers were outstanding. They never let us want for anything. Bill Parks answered all our questions in depth and with great eloquence. We all were in awe of Jeffery the chef. To put out such delicious and beautifully presented food while working in such a small area is truly amazing. And, of course, kudos to the dishwasher! The four of us would like to thank you so much for this wonderful experience. Without your hard work, time and money this car probably would have ended up in a museum somewhere with people just imagining what it would be like to travel on one. But thanks to you we know first hand what it is like. Be assured that you will be seeing the four of us again in the future.
With sincere thanks, I just returned from a Pacific Railroad Society trip that joined your "Domes to Feather River Railroad Days" trip in Emeryville. I have never been on a Trains Unlimited tour before, and was unprepared for the amazing excellence of every aspect. Of course, one cannot say enough good things about the Silver Solarium/Lariat/Rapids, but the crew themselves-the attendants and chefs-really stole the show. I would nominate Bill Parks as the tour director for just about any tour I can imagine, and really appreciated his calm competence and attention to every detail. That you folks, unlike most other trips I' ve taken, bundle food and drink into the tour price itself rather than charging by the drink, leaves the experience so pleasant and relaxed, without the frantic bother that collecting bills and making change throws into the mix. I know I' m going to join you folks many times in the future, and pine that I took so long to find out how good you are. Our thanks to everybody who was involved in that trip, and we shall see you again and again. I vow. Happily ,
Bob Burket My husband and I recently went on a trip with you on Domes down the valley on Monday July 3rd. We both had a fantastic time, all the staff was great, anything you needed they were right there to serve you. One staff member really made our trip extra special, he went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and had drinks and snacks and was very nice and funny. This staff members name was Cliff Mcdaniel, he was fantastic. We have been on other trips with Trains Unlimited, Tours and had a great time but this trip was fantastic. Cliff Mcdaniel made this trip on July 3rd extra special. My hunband and I own our own business and we havent been on a vacation for over 13 years and since we have discovered your tours a few years back we try to take one or two trips with you every year.
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| SNOWFLAKE EXPRESS TOUR 1 - SURE-GO
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February 16-18, 2008: Private luxury dome cars over Donner Pass in the winter Emeryville, California (Bay Area) to Reno-Sparks, Nevada. This is the "President's Day Weekend" | SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| DOMES DOWN THE VALLEY TOUR 3 - SURE-GO
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April 12, 2008: Oakland to Bakersfield and return . Option to go snowmobiling out of Bear Valley and up onto Ebbets Pass at 8732 feet. Limited to 48 persons |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| DOMES OVER TEHACHAPI TOUR 40 - SURE-GO |
WILL NOW RUN LATE MAY OR EARLY JUNE..TBA. Very rare mileage-once chance only to ride over the famous freight only Tehachapi Loop, route of the former SP San Joaquin Daylight. Amtrak's northbound "Coast Starlight" train No. 14 will be detoured over Tehachapi on one day only. Don't miss this one time chance. Seats are selling very fast. Over Tehachapi we will have a maximum of 115 passengers on three private cars. |
COLONIAL CRAFTS SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| ARIZONA RAILS 2008 TOUR 4 - SURE-GO
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APRIL 27-29, 2008: Pre 2008 National Garden Railway Convention Tour starting and ending in Chandler, Arizona (Phoenix area) . This tour features train rides on the Verde Canyon Railroad and Grand Canyon Railway, plus visiting Jerome Ghost Town, Jerome State Park Museum, Sedona, Oak Greek Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park and includes lodging in colorful Sedona and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. You do not need to sign up for the convention, as this tour is open to everyone. Limited to 58 persons. | |||
| LA VETA PASS EXPLORER TOUR 5 - SURE-GO
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MAY 3-4, 2008...WE WILL USE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE NO 18 WHICH JUST ARRIVED IN ALAMOSA. Excurson to run Alamosa to La Veta Pass the first day and return to Alamosa the 2nd day. Limited to 20 persons. | |||
| WESTERN MARYLAND & WEST VIRGINIA RAILFAN SPECTACULAR TOUR 6 - SURE-GO |
May 12-16, 2008: Spectacular week of railfan photo charters with steam and classic diesel power on the Western Maryland Scenic, Cass, Durbin & Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia Central in Maryland and West Virginia. Limited to 35 persons. | |||
| SIERRA MADRE EXPRESS I TOUR 38A - SURE-GO
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May 4-11, 2008. This is the standard Mexican Copper Canyon tour itinerary which is operated by the Sierra Madre Express folks out of Tucson, Arizona. Limited to 65 persons. | |||
| STEAM IN POLAND TOUR 7 - CANCELLED |
Cancelled-too many steam operational changes. May 24-June 3, 2008: Enjoy a large number of steam locomotives still in operation in Poland. Tours starts and ends in Berlin, Germany. | |||
| DOMES OVER DONNER PASS TOUR 8 - SURE-GO |
May 24-26, 2008: Private luxury dome cars over Donner Pass in the spring Emeryville, California (Bay Area) to Reno-Sparks, Nevada. This is the "Memorial Day Weekend". Limited to 75 persons. |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| GERMAN RAILS 2008 TOUR 9 - SURE GO |
June 4-16, 2008: Offering the best of German steam and mainline operations. Tour starts and ends in Berlin. Limited to 20 persons. | |||
| PACIFIC COAST DOMES SOUTH TOUR 11 - SURE-GO |
June 14, 2008: Our two luxury California Zephyr dome cars will be running from Oakland southbound down the California Coast to Los Angeles on a positioning move. Limited to 48 persons. |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| THE GREAT BRITAIN-UK BY PRIVATE TRAIN TOUR 12 - CANCELLED BY UK OPERATOR |
June 17-25, 2008: Cancelled by the owner of the UK train account of equipment problem. | |||
| DOMES TO SAN DIEGO I TOUR 13 - SURE-GO |
June 21, 2008: Great family Saturday outting. Come with us onboard our two luxury California Zephyr Vista dome cars from Los Angeles to San Diego and return. Limited to 50 persons. | SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| GREAT BRITAIN STEAM ADVENTURE TOUR 14 - SURE-GO |
June 25 - July 3, 2008: This tour will visit some of the most popular steam operated railroads and historical museums in the south of England. Tour starts and ends in London. Limited to 20 persons. | |||
| SANTA FE EXPRESS TOUR 15 |
June 26-30, 2008: Enjoy first class luxury onboard our private rail cars running from Los Angeles, California to Santa Fe, New Mexico and return. Two nights onboard our sleeping cars and two nights lodging in Santa Fe included. Limited to 20 persons. |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER RAPIDS SILVER SOLARIUM COLONIAL CRAFTS | ||
| SAN DIEGO INDEPENDENCE DAY EXPRESS TOUR 16 |
July 4-5, 2008: Great family fun and adventure...Come to San Diego onboard our luxury California Zephyr dome car and enjoy the Independence Day fireworks. Return to Los Angels the next day. Limited to 24 persons. | SILVER LARIAT | ||
| DOMES TO SAN DIEGO II TOUR 17 |
July 12, 2008: Great family Saturday outting. Come with us onboard our two luxury California Zephyr Vista dome cars from Los Angeles to San Diego and return. Limited to 50 persons. |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| WHITE PASS AND YUKON ROUTE STEAM SPECTACULAR TOUR 10 - SURE GO |
July 11-15, 2008 (This is a date change) Enjoy four spectacular days in Alaska and the Yukon on the White Pass & Yukon Railroad between Skagway, Alaska and Carcross, Yukon. This tour starts and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia and includes air to Whitehorse, Yukon and return. There is a no air option to join the group in Whitehorse if you like. Also options are available to stay longer in the north country if you like. | |||
| GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN RAIL ADVENTURE TOUR 18 - SURE-GO |
July 24-August 16, 2008: A grand rail adventure through Peru, Bolivia and Chile over some of the most rugged and remote rail lines in South America up in the Andes. This tour will feature train journeys on 15 different rail lines. Tour starts in Lima, Peru and ends in La Paz, Bolivia and includes steam-diesel-railcars. Limited to 35 persons. | |||
| PACIFIC COAST DOMES NORTH TOUR 19 - SURE-GO |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | |||
| DOMES TO RAILROAD DAYS TOUR 20 - SURE-GO |
August 22-24, 2008: Private luxury dome cars Emeryville, California (Bay Area) to Sparks, Nevada running over Donner Pass for the annual Feather River Railroad Days Festival in Portola. Limited to 75 persons. |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM PLAZA SANTA FE | ||
| CAMAS PRAIRIE RAIL EXPLORER TOUR 21 |
August 30-31-September 1, 2008: Rare mileage charter train out of Lewiston, Idaho on the former Camas Prarie Railroad. Limited to 95 persons. | |||
| SIERRA MADRE EXPRESS II TOUR 38B SURE-GO |
September 4-11, 2008. This is the standard Mexican Copper Canyon tour itinerary which is operated by the Sierra Madre Express folks out of Tucson, Arizona. Limited to 65 persons. | |||
| TIBET RAIL ADVENTURE TOUR 22 - SURE-GO |
October 8-18, 2008. Travel by luxury private charter train out of Beijing, China westbound to Tibet and the highest railroad pass in the world. | |||
| GREAT CANADIAN RAIL ADVENTURE TOUR 23 - SURE-GO |
September 18-October 3, 2008. This tour starts and ends in Vancouver , BC and will include riding the railroads of Vancouver Island, the former BCR line running north out of North Vancouver to the resort of Whistler, riding Via Rail's "Canadian" in first class sleeper from Vancouver to Edmonton through the Canadian Rockies including Jasper and then returning west onboard our charter steam train on the Canadian Pacific from Calgary back to Vancouver via Banff and Kicking Horse Pass. A total of 14 train rides including 8 with steam using 6 different steam locomotives. Limited to 20 persons. | |||
| GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILFAN DAY TOUR 24 - POSTPONED TO 2009 |
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| SWISS RAIL ADVENTURE TOUR 25 - SURE-GO |
September 20-October 4, 2008 A railfans look at the extensive trains and rail service in Switzerland. Tour starts and ends in Zurich. Limited to 35 persons. | |||
| LA VETA PASS EXPRESS TOUR 26 - SURE-GO |
September 22, 2008: Alamosa to La Veta Pass, Colorado and return with a passenger train consist pulled by steam 1744. Limited to 70 persons. | |||
| LA VETA PASS PHOTO FREIGHT TOUR 27 - SURE-GO
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September 23, 2008: Alamosa to La Veta Pass, Colorado and return with a classic freight train consist pulled by steam 1744. Limited to 30 persons. | |||
| RIO GRANDE DURANGO STEAM TOUR 28 - SURE-GO |
September 25-26, 2008: Durango to Silverton, Colorado and return. Consist will be a mixed with freight and passenger cars all lettered for Rio Grande. Limites to 75 persons. | |||
| RIO GRANDE CUMBRES STEAM TOUR 29 - SURE-GO |
September 29-30 & October 1, 2008: Three days of steam charters on the Cumbres & Toltec out of Chama, New Mexico. One roundtrip Chama to Antonito, Colorado and return plus a Cumbres Turn Doubleheader. Lettered for Rio Grande. Limites to 75 persons. | |||
| NEW ENGLAND, ADIRONDACK & MOHAWK FALL COLORS TRAIN ADVENTURE TOUR 30 - SURE-GO |
October 4-14, 2008 This Fall Colors tour starts and ends in Boston, Massachusetts and includes 14 spectacular train rides in Massachusetts, Vermont, and upstate New York. You may link this tour with the "New England Fall Colors Rail Spectacular" tour. Limited to 25 persons. | |||
| GRAND WESTERN RAILCRUISE TOUR 39 |
October 5-15, 2008: Private luxury railcar train cruise starting in Chicago and running to Denver then over the Rocky Mountains and High Sierra to San Francisco then on to Seattle and return to Chicago. Limited to 22 persons. | VISTA DOME BIRCH GROVE | ||
| VERMONT FALL COLORS RAIL EXPLORER TOUR 31 - SURE-GO |
October 7-10, 2008: Four day private charter train excursion over the Vermont Railway and Green Mountain Railroad starting and ending in Burlington, Vermont and visiting such Vermont New England towns and villages as Middlebury, Mt. Holly, Bellows Falls, Rutland, and Ludlow. Limited to 90 persons. | |||
| MODOC RAIL ADVENTURE TOUR 32 |
October 10-13, 2008: Klamath Falls, Oregon to Alturas, California and on up to Lakeview, Oregon and return running on the Modoc Northern Railroad and the Lake County Railroad. This is very rare milage. Limited to 125 persons. |
AMBER TRAIL PLAZA SANTA FE COLONIAL CRAFTS OVERLAND TRAIL SILVER RAPIDS SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM | ||
| NEW ENGLAND FALL COLORS RAIL SPECTACULAR TOUR 33 - SURE-GO |
October 11-19, 2008 Starts and ends in Boston, Massachusetts and includes 13 train rides in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire , and Maine during the colorful New England fall colors. You may link this tour with the "New England, Adirondack & Mohawk Fall Colors Train Adventure" tour. Limited to 54 persons. | |||
| NEW ZEALAND STEAM SPECTACULAR TOUR 34 - SURE-GO |
October 8-29, 2008 Join Trains Unlimited, Tours and Mainline Steam of New Zealand for this fantastic adventure through some of the best scenery to be found anywhere. Explore the New Zealand back country from the comfort of our steam hauled train touring the North and South Islands. | |||
| KLAMATH FALLS FLYER TOUR 35 |
October 13-14, 2008: Overnight journey onboard our private luxury rail cars from Klamath Falls, Oregon to Oakland, California on this positioning move. Limited to 50 persons. |
SILVER LARIAT SILVER SOLARIUM SILVER RAPIDS PLAZA SANTA FE | ||
| JAPAN RAILWAY EXPLORER TOUR 36 - SURE-GO |
October 18-November 2, 2008: This tour will be led by Japanese and American rail experts and will provide you with an in depth look at the railroads in Japan, and at the same time offer limited opportunities for shopping and tourism. Japan may well be the world's most railroad oriented society. It's an amazing place, with rail lines literally everywhere, but perhaps the most wonderful part is that it combines new and old, from the famous Shinkansen "Bullet" trains, to 1920's streetcars and interurbans, to a surprising number of steam lines. Travel on JR lines will be in first class using an unlimited ride JR Pass that will be provided to each participant. This is primarily a train riding adventure, but with plenty of photo opportunities. Limited to 25 persons. | |||
| ERITREA RAIL SPECTACULAR TOUR 37 - SURE-GO |
October 27-November 2, 2008 Rugged mountain steam action and charter trains in this small North African country on the Red Sea. Limited to 30 persons. | |||
| SIERRA MADRE EXPRESS III TOUR 38C SURE-GO |
November 6-13, 2008. This is the standard Mexican Copper Canyon tour itinerary which is operated by the Sierra Madre Express folks out of Tucson, Arizona. Limited to 65 persons. | |||
| MEXICAN COPPER CANYON RAILFAN ADVENTURE TOUR 38 - SURE-GO |
NOVEMBER 16-23, 2008 Attention Railfans...This one is scheduled just for you! Private charter train using the Sierra Madre Express equipment running over the Ferrocarril del Pacifico and Ferrocarril Chihuahua Al Pacifico , now operated by Ferromex. Our train will run from the US Mexican border south into the rugged Sierra Madre Mountains and visiting the Copper Canyon. This tour will cater to railfans and is perfect for the fan to bring his family or wife, as there will be plenty of sightseeing too. We have made special arrangements with the railroad to make photo run-bys each day and also offer the railfans options to spend time trackside taking photos and visit a number of stations and yards. Limited to 60 persons. | |||
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| DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS AND THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS TOUR 43 |
June 6-12, 2008. Luxury private rail car tour from the San Francisco Bay Area or Sacramento Valley over Donner Pass, Utah Wasatch and Colorado Rocky Mountains to Denver and return with a side trip to Colorado Springs. Limited to 25 persons. | |
| SANTA FE, TAOS AND THE SANGRE DE CRISTO COUNTRY TOUR 44 |
July 27-August 2, 2008. Luxury private rail car tour from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, New Mexico and return including Taos and a ride on the steam hauled Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad running in New Mexico and Colorado. Limited to 25 persons. | |
| PORTLAND, GLACIER AND WATERTON NATIONAL PARKS, SEATTLE & VICTORIA TOUR 45 |
August 10-20, 2008. Luxury adventure private rail car tour from Los Angeles and Oakland to the great Pacific Northwest including the Columbia River Gorge, Glacier National Park in Montana and Alberta, the Cascades, Seattle and Vancouver Island. Limited to 25 persons. | |
| DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS AND ROCKY MOUNTAINS TOUR 46 |
August 30-September 5, 2008. Luxury adventure private rail car tour from the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley over Donner Pass , Utah's Wasatch and Colorado's Rocky Mountains with a side trip to Colorado Springs. Limited to 25 persons. | |
| CHRISTMASTIME IN SANTA FE AND TAOS TOUR 47 |
December 14-19, 2008: Luxury private rail car tour from Los Angeles to Santa Fe, New Mexico including Taos and return. Limited to 25 persons. | |
2008-2009 Voyages of a Lifetime by Private Train
RUSSIA-CHINA-TIBET-INDIA-CANADA-AFRICA
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LETTERS RECEIVED
December 1, 2007
John,
Jim C
November 29, 2007 Subject: Great Argentinian Rail Adventure Hi Many thanks for the Argentinian Rail Adventure-a truely magnificent holiday, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The tour manager Miryam was excellent, especially as she had quite a number of difficult people do deal with, as well as the usual S. Americdan administrative nightmares, all of which she handled admirably. The whole adventure was set in magnificent scenery, and the trains were really intresting too. A brilliant holiday all-round
Paul T
November 18, 2007 Subject: Argentina Tour Dear Chris: Just to let you know that the tour went extremely well and everyone enjoyed it.
Michael G
November 18, 2007 Hello TUT Our thanks for running a wonderful railroad tour to Argentina-Chile-Paraguay-Uruguay in October -November 2007. Wow, the weather could not have been better and your guides really know how to perform some fabulous photo run-bys that was enjoyed by all. You folks really do know how to present a first class railroad tour. This was our first tour with your company and we are very impressed and now eager to book another one for 2008. Keep up the good work.
Paul H
November 17, 2007 Dear Chris: This is just a brief note to fill you in a bit on the Patagonia steam trip. First, we all had a great time. The trip was up to the usual excellence we have experienced on your programs. We were able to get a good cross section of railfans and tourist which was very helful for our segment. We met some really great people along the way. Dale & Miryam and John did a great job in dealing with the unexpected and were well prepared, knowledgeable and helful to all concerned. One of these days, Chris, I am hopeful that Barb and I can do one of these as just plain old tourists, and I won't have to worry about a crew, video material, or anything other than enjoying the moment. Thanks for your help. It was quite a wonderful experience for all of us.
Dave B
November 15, 2007 Dear Chris Two weeks with Trains Unlimited, Tours in Argentina were very enjoyable. I got lots of cab rides. Norma also enjoyed the itinerary because it allowed her some time to do ordinary tourist things as well as ride the railways. Our hotels were very comfortable. We would like to express our special appreciation to Dale and Miryam for planning and leading a very successful tour and to John for very ably assisting Dale and Miryam. All gave 110% effort in making the tour work and resolving issues along the way.
Peter & Norma November 12, 2007 To the TUT Staff: I just returned from your Great Argentinian Rail Adventure and I must say, you folks put on a spectacular show. It was every bit a wonderful adventure traveling with TUT that we would never have had on our own. South America is an exciting and great place the for railfan and being able to bring my wife and have her enjoy it too was pleasant. We loved every minute of it. Looking forward to next year with another tour adventure . Our hats are off to you and your guides. Keep up the good work.
Peter B October 1, 2007 Hello Chris: Just returned from Southern Colorado where I had the RARE opportunity to participate in all five days of the La Veta 1744 & Rio Grande 315 events. Truly amazing opportunities. I must give great accolades to Ron Burkhard, Jay Lentzner and Arnie Strum for ALL their efforts in providing wonderful photographic/video opportunities. They were very flexible and each day provided many opportunities. I was also impressed with the enthusiasm of the crews operating 1744 & 315 plus the two railroads involved. All in all and including some open time between events I was able to see SEVEN different operating steam engines operating over this time with the very rare opportunity of seeing three steam trains in the same "frame" when the 315 was waiting on a wye for the D & S "double-head" service train to come by. The D & S crews were extremely helpful in creeping by and in some instances even stopping their trains for exceptional photographic opportunities. All in all, my expectations were exceeded and I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been part of these RARE opportunities. Thanks again to Ron, Jay and Arnie for all their enthusiasm, flexibility and hard work in making this such a wonderful and memorable experience.
Sincerely, June 26, 2007 Chris, A note of thanks for allowing me to join your WP&Y tour. The trip was fantastic, and my first look at Alaska and the WP&Y were tremendous. George and Ron did a magnificent job with the passengers. George has a wonderful , pleasant but firm way about him. He's a good man.
Jim Wrinn, Editor Dear Chris, What a wonderful trip to New Zealand!!. I have to admit at having some doubts beforehand, but in the event it far exceeded my best expectations. The roster of steam locomotives put out by "Mainline Steam" were exceptional and the arrangements for the railtour itself seemed to go without a hitch. The opportunities for cab rides and photo runpasts on the mainlines of New Zealand are priviliges we can only dream about in the UK.
John S November 9 Just a note to thank you for a wonderful time on the New Zealand Steam Spectacular October 2006 from which we just returned.
Patricia & Andrew P November 11 Rel 2006 New Engtland Fall tour My wife and I would like to thank both of you for the great trip to New England last month. Despite the Amtrak problems and several people who thought they were better tour directors, we really enjoyed ourselves. The dinner at Gloucester and the covered bridge tour were great additions.
Bob & Carol M November 14 Wanted to add my thoughts about the New Zealand Steam adventure-WOW!! What fun that was-steam trains all the way down both islands, steam engines in the belly of the ferry boat!! People followed us everywhere, we were met by Brass Bands, Bagpipe Band, Mayor in full regalia (fur, etc). Hee hee!! Can't say enough nice things about Mainline Steam -the engines were just wonderful, arrangements worked, all went very well-thanks to Michael Tolich, and of course a wonderful job done by Miryam and Dale, as always. FUN trip!!.
Janet W November 5, 2006 Dear Chris Just returned from the New Zealand tour. Yet again an excellent trip, with praise going to Mainline Steam Tour for their superb arrangements of both steam locomotives and travel/accommodation. It was a delight to meet Miryam and Dale Brown again, and as usual they both made sure everyone had a good time.
John S Hi Chris Just returned from the three week steam adventure down in New Zealand. It was a resounding success in every way. Lots of different steam along the way and the double-headers along the way were wonderful. The steam boat trip around the lake at Queenstown was also very unusual. Dale & Miryam did a very good job as did Main Line Steam. Very well worth going and worth returning again. Thanks again for the opportunity of a life time.
Joe H October 30, 2006 Dear Chris, I arrived back home late Saturday night after a truly excellent and enjoyable New Zealand Steam Spectacular. The tour went extremely well and the locomotives were on their best behavior. It was great having several different locomotive classes. Accommodation ranged from good to excellent and the food was very good. All in all, this was a great tour. Looking forward to future tours.
Cliff S Oct 13, 2007 Hi Chris Whew! I am finally recovered from the overload that was last week's trip to the C&TS. GREAT photos!. GREAT locations! GREAT job by TUT and Ron Burkhart! GREAT weather! Couldn't have gone better if I'd been able to script it myself. Can you tell I had a wonderful time? The smoothness of the operation was impressive. Nearly flawless!
Blair K Oct 24, 2007 Hello TUT We just returned from the New England Fall Colors trip. Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed everything, from the train rides, spectacular fall colors, food, your staff, the fantastic weather, and most of all the wonderful itinerary and hard work you all put into it. We have gone on several of your tours over the years and will be back in 2007. Good job!
Paul & Cathy B June 29, 2006 Chris We have travelled with Trains Unlimited on five different trips, all on foreign soil. We are already booked for our sixth trip, and are considering two trips with Trains Unlimited for 2007. We have had marvelous experiences on all trips. The on-tour leadership has been professional, organized, accommodating, and adaptable. It has been our observation that Trains Unlimited is able to piece together experiences that other tour groups, travelling similar paths, do not acquire, especially in arranging steam-ups and behind-the-scenes events.
Bob & Connie G July 10, 2006 Dear Chirs What a superior trip. You put a lot into it so railfans can visit many interesting spots. I had been to all but Portola and Keddie, they were Western Pacific territory , not SP. Bruce and Karl did a perfect task!
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| OREGON | WASHINGTON | NEW MEXICO | IDAHO | WYOMING |
| SOUTH DAKOTA | NEW YORK | CONNECTICUT | RHODE ISLAND | MASSACHUSETTS |
| MAINE | VERMONT | NEW HAMPSHIRE | ||
| CANADA | ||||
| BRITISH COLUMBIA | YUKON | ALBERTA | SASKATCHEWAN | ONTARIO |
| QUEBEC | NEW BRUNSWICK | NOVA SCOTIA | NEWFOUNDLAND | MANITOBA |
| OTHER COUNTRIES | ||||
| MEXICO | CUBA | GUATAMALA | HONDURAS | EL SALVADOR |
| COSTA RICA | COLOMBIA | ECUADOR | PERU | CHILE |
| PARAGUAY | URUGUAY | ARGENTINA | BOLIVIA | BRAZIL |
| CHINA | TIBET | MONGOLIA | HONG KONG | GERMANY |
| ITALY | ROMANIA | POLAND | SPAIN | HUNGARY |
| UKRAINE | RUSSIA | FINLAND | BELARUS | ESTONIA |
| LATVIA | KAZAKHSTAN | MOLDOVA | INDIA | PAKISTAN |
| NEW ZEALAND | MADAGASCAR | SOUTH AFRICA | ZIMBABWE | ZAMBIA |
| MOZAMBIQUE | BOTSWANA | TANZANIA | LESOTHO | KENYA |
| SWAZILAND | ||||
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We pay commissions to any organizations that help us promote and sell our railroad tours
and railroad adventures. We also offer group rates and special prices to groups of 10 or more persons.
We pay commissions to:
RAILROAD CLUBS |
FOR THE 2008 TOUR SEASON
Trains Unlimited, Tours has been operating unique and spectacular railroad tour adventures around the world since 1985. We have a staff of professional travel agents, railroaders, and rail fans that plan and operate our railroad tours. Trains Unlimited, Tours is owned and operated by people who love trains, railroads and rail transportation. We maintain a very good working relationship with railroad management all over the world. We strongly believe that "it takes a railroader to know how railroads think and operate." Indeed, we understand railroad management because most of our staff are professional railroaders, both in the operating and management field, some still active and some now retired. Our Tours Manager has 27 years working for several railroads in a number of positions.
We have now operated over 1,100 charter trains and private rail cars in 47 countries around the world. Trains Unlimited, Tours was formed 24 years ago to promote train travel and to help railroad historical groups and museums preserve the rich history, rare documents and priceless equipment of the railroad heritage around the world. Over the years we have worked very closely with many railroad groups and museums to help raise funds for preservation, including the donation of money, free trips, drawings and other support. We are proud to have donated tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds of man hours to non-profit railroad clubs, groups and museums. We will continue to do so for many year to come. |
| Telephones |
| 1-800-359-4870 Toll Free USA only. |
| 1-800 752-1836 Toll Free Canada Only. |
| 530-836-1745 |
| 775-852-4448 |
| FAX |
| 530-836-1748 |
POSTAL ADDRESSES: |
| Reno Main Office |
| 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 111 |
| Reno, Nevada 89502 USA |
| Portola Branch Office |
| P.O. Box 1997 |
| Portola, California 96122 USA |
| Electronic Mail |
| General Information: |
| tut@PSLN.com |
| info3@trainsunlimitedtours.com |
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PEACE OF MIND POLICY: Once you have booked on a tour and paid your deposit and later you find you must cancel your booking TUT allows all payments you made to be applied to a future tour with no cancellation plenties at all. You must cancel your reservation prior to 60 days of the tour starting date. You can then apply all of your monies toward any future tour that will be operated by TUT through December 31, 2009.
TOUR PRICE: All tour prices are subject to change without notice at any time.
WEBSITE DISCOUNTS: We offer special website discounts from time to time. These discounts or Quick Sale offers will not be accepted from Travel Agents or other tour Operators.
CHANGE OF ITINERARY: We reserve the right to substitute, change train routing, alter or modify the tour if any unexpected and unforeseen cnditions beyond our control occur.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Mandatory for all tours costing over $500 per person. Many folks already have travel insurance and do not even know it. This insurance is included when you buy a tour using your Visa or Master Card. Check with your credit card company first, as you could already be covered. Credit card travel insurance meets Trains Unlimited, Tours requirements. Note: If booking with any tour operated by GW Travel of England you must buy full travel insurance to meet their requirement.
DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS: The required deposit is due in our office within 14 days of making a booking. If not in our office by this date your booking will be cancelled. For most tours the final payment is due in our office 100 days before the start of the tour. Due dates are posted for each tour and will also be on your invoice.
MILEAGE COLLECTORS: Mileage collectors please take note before you book! Trains Unlimited, Tours does not cater just to mileage collectors. We give strong warning that itinerary and route changes do happen and this is totally beyond our control when it does. If the only reason that you would want to book a tour with us is to collect rare mileage may we suggest that you be prepared for possible route changes. If you cannot deal with this then do not book!
RESPONSIBILITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: We assume no responsibility for injury, sickness, damage, loss, additional expenses, accidental delay or irregularities which may be caused through willful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of the companies providing or engaging in transportation, accommodations or services related to the accomplishment of the tour including Trains Unlimited, Tours. We have no control on the timings of our charter trains and indeed passenger trains and charters can and do run late most of the time. Nor do we assume responsibility for natural disaster, social or political upheaval, acts of terrorism or acts of nature. The right is reserved to substitute hotels, tour leaders, equipment, motive power, trains, routes and to alter the itinerary when deemed necessary without notice. We are not responsible for expenses incurred by tour members in preparing for the tour.
CANCELLATIONS: Trains Unlimited, Tours does not accept cancellations on the phone. Cancellations must be received by postal mail, e mail or fax before any refunds will be processed. Be sure and allow enough time if sending your written notice by the very slow US mail postal system. When a written cancellation is received in the Trains Unlimited, Tours office this will be the effective date of the cancellation. Please take note that it can take up to 60 days to process some refunds. Cancellation refund rules: 100 days prior to the start of any tour you will receive a full refund less a $250 per person administration fee. 99 to 75 days before the departure of any tour there will be a 80% cancellation penalty based on the full cost of the tour. Any cancellations received 74 or less days before the start of any tour will not receive any refund. You may transfer any funds you have paid to another tour without any administration cancellation fees or penalty as long as you do this in writing and make the request prior to 74 days before the start of the tour that you want to cancel your reservation. You must also use your credit within the following calendar year. These cancellations rules apply to everyone and will be enforced. Be sure to buy your travel insurance early, as this will protect you for most cancellations including medical, work , emergency, and family related reasons.
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