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Where We Have Traveled

From Most Recent back to 2011


The SOLAR ECLIPSE LIMITED - New York City to Niagara Falls, NY Round Trip

April 7 - 9, 2024 to watch the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

Eclipse

Thanks so much for yet another amazing and fun trip!  - Lisa & Don


Positioning Move  -  Houston TX to New York City via New Orleans LA

April 2 - 5, 2024

Ponchetrain

Crossing the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway


Positioning Move  -  Albany NY to New York City

Along the scenic Hudson River - October 8, 2023

Hudson


Passenger Jacob Galvin filmed parts of this video while on our Albany NY to New York City positioning move.

Thank you, Jacob!




AAPRCO American Autumn Explorers IV

Chicago IL - Albany NY - White River Junction VT - Orleans VT - Bellows Falls VT - Rutland VT - Burlington VT - Rensselaer NY

September 28 to October 7, 2023     - photo by J Galvin

Jacob

"What an experience!  We will never forget. Thank you so much for your kindness & dedication. Sharing photos and generally looking out for our welfare.  Be well, have many more adventures.  Thank you so very much."      - Linda & Shirley

D Lowe

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     - photo by D Lowe



Positioning Move  -  Chicago IL to Kansas City MO

June 22, 2023

KCUS




Private Cross Country Charter with Super Dome & Salisbury Beach

Chicago to Emeryville round trip       June 9 - 21, 2023

BERLIN Cross Country Trip


Private Charter with Patrick Henry Creative Promotions

Pictured at La Salle St Station Chicago IL  -  May 22-23, 2023

PHCP



Private New Years Charter with Patrick Henry Creative Promotions

Houston to New Orleans round trip - departing Houston December 28, 2022

HOU


Private Charter with Patrick Henry Creative Promotions

Kansas City to Chicago  to Houston - October 28-31, 2022

PHCP-CHI



Autumn Colors Express - October 20-23, 2022

Day Trips through the New River Gorge from Huntington WV (seen here) to Hinton WV

ACE22



Private Charter with Northern Sky Dome

Chicago to Oakland Round Trip - October 11-16, 2022   (as seen on Virtual Railfan website)

"This IS without a doubt the finest sleeper car in America. We are so fortunate to have Kevin and his car available to compliment our cars when we need additional space."  -David Kugler. Northern Sky Rail Charters

SKY




Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Sky Railway and C&TS Fall Colors 

September 29 to October 9, 2022 with BLUE RIDGE CLUB & BERLIN

"I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to Albuquerque and all the other places we went! Oh my! What a wonderful adventure! The train cars were great, you folks were wonderful, the food was delicious. 

 My only question is: when can we travel again?!?" - Eleanor C.


BRC

ABQ

SKY








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Positioning Move on Missouri River Runner

BERLIN coupled to new Siemens Midwest coaches October 26, 2022 - St. Louis to Chicago

STL


Colorado Rail Odyssey with Cimarron River & Blue Ridge Club

July 21- Aug 1, 2022 including Royal Gorge, Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountaineer, Durango & Silverton

"Thanks for going above & beyond !!"  - Bob & Meg

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AAPRCO Sugarland Express

April 19-29, 2022  Rare Mileage excursion behind U.S. Sugar steam locomotive #148

"Thank you for generously sharing your expertise, knowledge and hospitality. Helped make for a really great trip!"  - Renee S.


SUGAR



Private Charters with Patrick Henry Creative Promotions

New Orleans to Washington DC to New Orleans to Los Angeles to Albuquerque to Kansas City - March 25 to April 11, 2022

LAX



Private Christmas Charter with Patrick Henry Creative Promotions

Chicago to Los Angeles to Houston - December 23 - 27, 2021

XMas21




AAPRCO American Autumn Explorer

September 26 - October 1, 2021      Passing the newly restored Plattsburgh/Vergennes VT station

VT

Private Charter with PV Frank Thomson for Zephyr Tours

Chicago to Denver Round Trip - September 8 - 16, 2021

Frank


Red Oak Brewery Charter with Northern Pacific Dome 549

August 24 - 31, 2021 Chicago to Emeryville Round Trip  (Cars seen here under Denver Union Station canopy)

549DEN

 

Play video for dome view of climbing Donner Pass


Colorado Rail Odyssey with PV Frank Thomson

August 11-19, 2021  including Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Rocky Mountaineer, Durango & Silverton

PIKES

 

Click to enjoy a short clip of double-headed steam on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Private Charter with Northern Sky Dome

Chicago to Seattle Round Trip - June 10-15, 2021

"This IS without a doubt the finest sleeper car in America. We are so fortunate to have Kevin and his car available to compliment our cars when we need additional space."  -David Kugler. Northern Sky Rail Charters


CHI

Empire Builder


Lake State Railway Office Car Special - September 25, 2000

September 25, 2020


Autumn Colors Express - October 25-27, 2019

Day Trips from Huntington WV to Hinton Railroad Festival

Fall Foliage Trip to Washington DC - October 18-21, 2019



Albuquerque NM for Balloon Fiesta and Cumbres & Toltec Steam Railroad - October 11-17, 2019

"The staff did an outstanding job of taking care of the passengers.

I was very pleased that I went. I enjoyed myself immensely" - Tim H.



Private Charter with PV America - July 25 to August 4, 2019

Overland Golden Spike Excursions - May 2-14, 2019

Climbing Raton Pass on Southwest Chief May 3, 2019 - days before Amtrak's ban on vestibule riding

Climbing Raton Pass on the SW Chief 5/3/19 - days before Amtrak's ban on vestibule riding


New York City to Chicago Positioning Trip - April 28-29, 2019

Enjoyed every minute of the journey.  Thanks again!  - Bill & Joan

"Fall Foliage Excursion to Vermont  October 13-24, 2018"

"July 3-5, 2018  Boston Pops for the 4th of July"

"July 3, 2017 Holiday Round Trip Excursion - Pittsburgh to Harrisburg"

A Friendly Family Wave in Harrisburg!

"Thank you for giving us the chance to experience history on your wonderful sleeper. Everything about the BERLIN was impressive.

I see how & why you enjoy really being a part of railroading. I had a great day!" - Bill W.

Team Waving

Plenty of Smiles on the Vestibule!

Smiling in Vestibule

Rounding Horseshoe Curve

Rounding Horseshoe Curve


"2017 Memorial Day Weekend Trips"

BERLIN under the Harrisburg train shed

BERLIN under the Harrisburg train shed



High Water under the New River Gorge Bridge

High Water under the New River Gorge Bridge



What 110 mph looks like !

What 110 mph looks like !


Train Over bridge Rails in Fall near river


50th anniversary




Tail Car for NCTM 2016 Fall Excursions

Spencer, NC to Charlottesville, VA
Spencer, NC to Toccoa, GA

Spencer, NC to Charlottesville, VA Spencer, NC to Toccoa, GA




Chicago to Galesburg Round Trips behind NKP Berkshire #765 on May 25-26, 2016

Chicago to Galesburg




Norfolk Southern 2016 Steam Excursions
June 4-5, 2016,  Manassas Va to Front Royal VA
behind Class J-1 #611

Norfolk Southern 2016 Steam Excursions





Norfolk Southern 2016 Steam Excursions
May 7, 2016 – Roanoke to Lynchburg Round Trip
May 8, 2016 – Roanoke to Walton Round Trip

Norfolk Southern 2016 Steam Excursions




Norfolk Southern 2016 Steam Excursions
April 23-24, 2016 Greensboro NC to Roanoke VA
behind Class J-1 #611 thru the Blue Ridge Mountains

behind Class J-1 #611 thru the Blue Ridge Mountains


Southern Railway "Old Fort Loops"
Southern Railway "Old Fort Loops" - Photo by Chase Ganoe


Southern Railway - Old Fort Loops

Southern Railway - Old Fort Loops


Norfolk Southern 2016 Steam Excursions
April 10, 2016, Spencer NC to Asheville NC
Round trip behind Class J-1 #611

Round trip behind Class J-1 #611


Traveling under the
New River Gorge Bridge

New River Gorge Bridge


New River Gorge Fall Excursions
October 2015 – Huntington WV

New River Gorge Fall Excursions


AAPRCO Mid-Term Trip
San Antonio Fairgrounds, May 2015

AAPRCO Mid-Term Trip


Cult Classic Movie “ Johnny Berlin ” had segments filmed on the Berlin!

Cult Classic Movie Johnny Berlin


Under the Train Shed in
Newly Renovated Denver Union Station

Newly Renovated Denver Union Station


Uncommon Journeys excursion through Upper Gore Canyon

excursion through Upper Gore Canyon


Amtrak Special to the
Kentucky Derby – May 2014

Amtrak Special to the Kentucky Derby


AAPRCO Convention Train Sept 2013

AAPRCO Convention Train


AAPRCO Special (Sept 2013) in
Feather River Canyon

AAPRCO Special (Sept 2013) in Feather River Canyon


Along the Pacific Ocean on the Coast Starlight
- Sept 2013

Along the Pacific Ocean on the Coast Starlight


AAPRCO Convention Train Sept 2013

AAPRCO Convention Train


Along the Sound approaching Seattle

Along the Sound approaching Seattle


Teaming with NYC Hickory Creek
on the Northeast Corridor to Jazz Fest

Teaming with NYC Hickory Creek on the Northeast Corridor to Jazz Fest


Amtrak Special to Steamtown
over Tunkhannock Viaduct  -Sept 2012

Amtrak Special to Steamtown over Tunkhannock Viaduct


Pennsylvania Station – Pittsburgh PA

Pennsylvania Station


-westbound view entering Rockville Bridge behind Train 43, the Pennsylvanian

westbound view entering Rockville Bridge behind Train 43


AAPRCO Chattanooga Special
September 2012

AAPRCO Chattanooga Special


You need a team with smiling faces.

You need a team with smiling faces.


Inaugural Amtrak Trip to Miami
4-18-2012

Inaugural Amtrak Trip to Miami


Lancaster & Chester Railroad
Christmas Special – December 2011

Lancaster & Chester Railroad Christmas Special

The BERLIN Sleeping Car travels by being added to Amtrak trains. The Map of Amtrak routes gives you an idea of the possible train vacation destinations that you may wish to consider when planning your itinerary. The BERLIN Sleeping Car may be chartered by a family, group of friends, corporate travel or any combination you desire. When you charter your private railcar, you create your own luxury railcar trip. You determine where you want your private railcar excursion to go - which route you want to take - and how long you wish to stay at your "train vacation destination."