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RAILFAN TOUR
JULY 2-12, 2004
THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT

NORTHBOUND OAKLAND TO SEATTLE............JULY 2-3
SOUTHBOUND I SEATTLE TO OAKLAND..........JULY 7-8
SOUTHBOUND II SEATTLE TO OAKLAND.........JULY 11-12




We will have five private rail cars coupled onto Amtrak's northbound "Coast Starlight" departing Oakland, California at 9:47PM on July 2 for the 916 mile journey to Seattle, Washington. Arrival in Seattle is at 8:30PM. Those folks that will attend the National Model Railroad 2004 Convention can register on July 4. The NMRA Convention runs July 4-11, 2004 in Seattle. Our excursion is scheduled with the following five private rail cars.

PLAZA SANTA FE......Super Chief Pleasure Dome-Lounge-Bar
SILVER QUAIL........California Zephyr 5/6 Sleeper
SILVER LARIAT.......California Zephyr Vista Dome Coach
SILVER RAPIDS.......California Zephyr 10/6 Sleeper
SILVER SOLARIUM.....California Zephyr Vista Dome-Sleeper-Lounge-Observation


SILVER SOLARIUM VISTA DOME-OBSERVATION CAR

SILVER LARIAT VISTA DOME CAR

 

 

PLAZA SANTA FE PLEASURE DOME-LOUNGE CAR

 

 

 

 





We are offering both sleeping and coach class for this journey. All three dome cars will be available to all passenger for the entire journey and dome seats will not be sold. The return trip to California departs Seattle with these private rail cars coupled to Amtrak's southbound "Coast Starlight" departing at 10:00AM on July 7 or July 11 and arriving Oakland 8:35AM on July 8 or July 12 depending upon your option. Rail fare includes all meals, drinks and snacks. Both roundtrip and oneway tickets are being sold. Passengers may board or detrain at any Amtrak station where the "Coast Starlight" makes a regular stop.

This special excursion from Northern California to Washington is scheduled in conjunction with the NMRA 2004 Convention. We fully support the NMRA and we are members too. Trains Unlimited, Tours has been working very closely with the Convention Excursion Committee to make assure that Trains Unlimited, Tours and the National Model Railroad events all blend together to make a wonderful and enjoyable convention for those who attend. Also a special surprise is in store for you. On our northbound journey out of Oakland on July 2 there will be a full moon to enjoy from the dome cars.

 

THE SCHEDULE

JULY 2         DEPART OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA........9:47PM
JULY 3         ARRIVE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON........8:30PM
JULY 7 OR 11   DEPART SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.......10:00AM
JULY 8 OR 12   ARRIVE OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA........8:35AM



WE SERVE GOURMET ONBOARD MEALS

Below is one of our custom menus that was used onboard our popular DOMES DOWN THE VALLEY excursion in October 2003. Our onboard staff are all professionals in the food industry and most work for either Union Pacific or BNSF as onboard private car personnel offering first class service to railroad executives and invited VIP guests. Dining is an unforgettable pleasure, all prepared by our onboard chef to your taste and liking. Our steward and his staff will pamper you with award winning private car service and attention with the same high standards as a five star restaurant.



PRICES

OAKLAND-SEATTLE-OAKLAND
TICKET INCLUDES ALL MEALS-DRINKS-SNACKS & FIRST CLASS ONBOARD SERVICE
PASSENGERS CAN BOARD OR DETRAIN AT ANY STATION WHERE AMTRAKS STOPS
ALL COACH PASSENGERS HAVE ACCESS TO ALL PRIVATE CARS INCLUDING DOMES


                            ONEWAY                  ROUND TRIP
COACH........................$349                      $599
SLEEPER......................$639                     $1099

SPECIAL COACH FARES BETWEEN:

NORTHBOUND                                            ONEWAY

STATIONS IN OREGON TO SEATTLE..........................$179
STATIONS IN WASHINGTON TO SEATTLE......................$ 79
STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA TO OREGON.......................$179

SOUTHBOUND                                            ONEWAY

SEATTLE TO STATIONS IN WASHINGTON......................$ 59
SEATTLE TO STATIONS IN OREGON..........................$ 89

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO





 

     

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