The National Railway Historical Society, Washington D.C. Chapter, Inc. presents a Carolinian Ride! Saturday, October 29, 2011 Ride south to Charlotte, North Carolina on the state's namesake train-- the Carolinian, in the plush, elegant Pullman comfort of Dover Harbor. This one way trip gives you the rare opportunity to enjoy traveling aboard DCNRHS' classic 1930s Pullman on this route. We'll depart Washington's Union Station on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at mid-morning on Amtrak train #79, the Carolinian south over the former Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac (now CSX) main line across scenic tidewater tributaries of the Potomac River. A substantial lunch will be served as we glide down the middle of Main Street in Ashland, Virginia just before arriving at Richmond. Beyond historic Petersburg, our route continues south through southern Virginia on ex-Seaboard Coast Line trackage, closely paralleling Interstate 95. Pullman Dover Harbor will call at Rocky Mount, NC before heading on to Selma, where the route turns westward through the tobacco fields and to the state Capital at Raleigh where we'll join the historic route of the North Carolina Railroad. Along the way, we'll meet North Carolina's eastbound Piedmont service. As evening comes, enjoy hors d'oeuvres as we roll through the Carolina Crescent cities of Durham, and Greensboro, prior to an evening arrival and the end of the trip at Charlotte. You'll then be on your own for dinner in the city and to enjoy the city as you wish before heading home on your own. PLEASE NOTE: This trip is a one way trip only, and does not include meals, transfers, or accommodations in Charlotte or northbound return travel to Washington or intermediate points.PER PERSON PRICES Option 1: Full Ride to Charlotte: Includes ONE WAY rail travel on Dover Harbor from Washington DC / Alexandria VA to Charlotte NC, lunch, snacks, beverages, wines and spirits as described. DCNRHS Member: Nonmember: Rail only, One Way $139.00 $159.00
Option 2: Half Ride to Petersburg VA: Includes ONE WAY rail travel on Dover Harbor from Washington DC / Alexandria VA to Petersburg VA, lunch, snacks, beverages, wines and spirits as described. (Allows same-day return north on Amtrak train #90, the Palmetto, not included.) DCNRHS Member: Nonmember: Rail only, One Way $99.00 $119.00
Option 3: Half Ride from Rocky Mount: Includes ONE WAY rail travel on Dover Harbor from Rocky Mount NC to Charlotte NC (or intermediate stops), snacks, beverages, wines and spirits as described. (Allows same day travel north on Amtrak train #80, the Carolinian, to meet southbound Dover Harbor; not included.) DCNRHS Member: Nonmember: Rail only, One Way $89.00 $109.00
CONDITIONS: 1. The Washington D.C. Chapter, NRHS makes every effort to accommodate the physically challenged; however, Dover Harbor as a historic railroad car is not wheelchair accessible. Operator requires those passengers requiring special assistance from others to travel with someone who is able to assist them. 2. No refund of purchased tickets after September 29, 2011, other than by operator's cancellation of the trip or reselling of the space. The operator suggests that passengers obtain trip insurance to cover cancellations resulting from personal emergencies, illness or other causes. 3. Package does not include gratuities, personal incidental charges, hotel accommodations or return travel. 4. Schedule of departures and arrivals subject to change without notice. Operator and Amtrak reserve the right to substitute equipment. 5. Passengers may board at any intermediate station stop; please notify ticket agent if you are planning to board at a station other than Washington, D.C. 6. Passengers with special dietary requirements must notify the reservations agent in writing at least two weeks in advance of the trip. 7. The General Conditions for tours, trips, excursions and events as published on the DCNRHS web site (www.dcnrhs.org) apply. By making a reservation, participants agree to be bound by both the General and these specific Conditions.
For information, call 610-429-5858 or e-mail to dover.agent@dcnrhs.org. CAROLINIAN RIDE! Saturday, October 29, 2011 I’m ready to go! My reservation and payment are enclosed: Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________________ Telephone: ____ day ____ evening _______________________________ Mobile phone (during trip): ____________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________________
PAYMENT METHOD ____ Check payable to Washington DC Chapter, NRHS ____ Charge to my Visa/Mastercard: Card No.: ____________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____ / ____ CID # (from back of card) __________ Signature: ___________________________________________Please reserve these spaces for Option (check) ____ 1 ____ 2 ____ 3 # DCNRHS Member at $ = $ # Nonmember at $ = $ TOTAL AMOUNT: $
ALL PASSENGER NAMES (Required) / DCNRHS Member No. _______________________________________ / ____________________ _______________________________________ / ____________________ _______________________________________ / ____________________ _______________________________________ / ____________________
Boarding Location: ____ Washington ____ Alexandria ____ Rocky Mount ____ Other ________________________________________
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