On
To Texas!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 to Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Relive the grand era of
rail travel in the exclusive luxury and elegant comfort of the
classic Pullman car Dover Harbor on a grand circle tour from Washington
DC to the the heart of Texas—Ft. Worth. Whether you plan to attend
LoneStar Rails-- the 2008 National Railway Historical Society Convention
or simply want a memorable vacation, Dover Harbor will transport
you there in style.
Your trip
departs Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008, from Washington, D.C.'s
Union Station on Amtrak's Crescent. Enjoy supper shortly after
departure, then snuggle into your authentic Pullman berth as our
train glides over the rails through the night. The next morning,
relax, read, or play cards as our train marches through the heart
of the Old South to a Wednesday evening arrival in New Orleans.
There, you'll then have the next day and a half to spend as you
wish. Venture into the French Quarter; tour the antebellum Garden
District homes and enjoy that fantastic New Orleans cuisine! For
the two nights in New Orleans, passengers may stay aboard Dover
Harbor at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, close at hand to
downtown attractions.
Late morning
on Friday, June 13th, the Sunset Limited will carry Dover Harbor
westward across Louisiana into Texas. During the wee hours of Saturday
morning, at San Antonio, we'll switch trains to the Texas Eagle
to head north through the heart of Texas to a mid-afternoon arrival
at Ft. Worth.
For those
who didn't get enough train riding yet, there's an optional addition
to Oklahoma City—Dover Harbor will continue northward on the Heartland
Flyer on Saturday evening. You'll have all of Sunday in Oklahoma
City to explore this city's hip urban culture, classic historic
charm and cowboy culture. Dover Harbor then returns south to Ft.
Worth on Monday morning, June 16th arriving in plenty of time for
the start of the convention activities.
After
the convention draws to a close, Dover Harbor will leave from Ft.
Worth on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd, heading north with the Texas
Eagle through Texas, Arkansas and Missouri. Awake the next day
to see the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, as we head towards an afternoon
arrival in Chicago, where we'll spend the night.
Enjoy
a full day of independent sightseeing in Chicago on Tuesday, June
24th. That evening, the trip's final leg begins when Dover Harbor
departs on the eastbound Capitol Limited. Our train races across
Indiana and Ohio to Pittsburgh during the night. From there, we
climb up over the mountains via the former Baltimore & Ohio route to the Allegheny Summit at Sand Patch; then
onward to Cumberland and along the Potomac River Valley to a mid-day
arrival at Washington on June 25th.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All passengers may enjoy
the comforts of Dover Harbor's lounge. Sleeping accommodations
on this trip are Dover Harbor's Classic Pullman Double Bedrooms,
which sleep two persons in an upper and lower berth. Each bedroom
has its own washbasin and toilet. A shower is available to all.
PACKAGE OPTIONS AND PER PERSON PRICES
Option 1: Round Trip
Package: Includes round trip travel, accommodations (double
occupancy), beverages and meals while en route.
Per Person
Fares:
Round Trip per person
Member:$3,949.00, ,Nonmember: $4,149.00
Option 2:
One Way – Washington
DC to Ft. Worth: Includes one way travel from Washington
to Ft. Worth, accommodations (double occupancy), beverages and
meals while en route.
Per Person Fares:
Round Trip per person
Member: $2,349.00, ,Nonmember: $2,449.00
Option 3:
One Way – Ft.
Worth to Washington DC: Includes one way travel from Washington
to Ft. Worth, accommodations (double occupancy), beverages and
meals while en route.
Per Person Fares:
Round Trip per person
Member: $1,949.00, ,Nonmember: $2,049.00
Option 4:
Oklahoma City Excursion, Rail Only: Includes
round trip travel from Ft. Worth to Oklahoma City and return,
beverages and meals while en route.
Per Person Fares:
Round Trip per person
Member: $199.00, ,Nonmember: $249.00
Option 5:
Oklahoma City Excursion with Overnight Accommodations: Includes
round trip travel from Ft. Worth to Oklahoma City and return
with overnight accommodations (double occupancy) in Oklahoma
City aboard Dover Harbor , beverages and meals while
en route.
Per Person Fares:
Round Trip per person
Member: $329.00, Nonmember: $379.00
EARLY
BIRD DISCOUNT!
Make
your reservation and payment by May 1, 2008 and deduct two
hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per person round
trip, or one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per
person for one way fares! Payment must be made by cash,
check or money order for this offer. Early Bird discount
applies only to round trip and one way fares between Washington
and Ft. Worth (Options 1, 2 & 3). |
PLEASE BE SURE
TO READ THE GENERAL CONDITIONS ON THIS PAGE.
For information, call 610-429-5858 or e-mail to dover.agent@dcnrhs.org
ON TO TEXAS!
June 10 - 25, 2008
I'm ready to go! My reservation and payment are enclosed:
Name:
Address:
City:
State, Zip:
Telephone:
day evening
E-mail:
PAYMENT METHOD
Check payable to Washington DC Chapter, NRHS
Charge to my Visa/Mastercard: Card
No.:
Expiration Date:
Signature:
Please reserve the following
spaces:
Opt. 1 Complete Pkg. @
$ = $
Opt. 2 One Way West @
$ = $
Opt. 3 One Way East @
$ = $
Opt. 4 Oklahoma City @
$ = $
Opt. 5 Okla. City Ovn't $ =
$
TOTAL AMOUNT: $
NAMES OF ALL PASSENGERS (required):
BOARDING LOCATION:
Washington
Other (name)
Mail to:
WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER NRHS
c/o Mike Martin, Reservation Agent
503 Mayfield Avenue
West Chester, PA 19380-5211
ON
TO TEXAS: GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Package
includes rail transportation from Washington, DC and return, or
intermediate stops as designated; double bedroom sleeping or lounge
seat accommodations aboard Dover Harbor depending upon fare class;
and, most meals, snacks, beverages, wines and spirits while en
route aboard Dover Harbor only. Rail only passengers must make
their own arrangements for accommodations, and ground transportation
at the en route overnight stops. A train schedule with all provided
meals will be sent to passengers with their travel documents approximately
ten days prior to departure.
2. Passengers must make their own arrangements for meals, activities, and ground
transportation while in New Orleans, Oklahoma City and Chicago, and in addition,
for Ft. Worth, accommodations and convention activities.
3. Operator has no control over transportation companies and other vendors
providing services for this trip, thus it must be understood that changes can
occur in the schedules, equipment, dates, routes, destinations, tours, and
accommodations without notice.
4. An initial deposit of one third of the fare is required at the time of reservation.
Reservations will not be guaranteed without deposit.
5. Payment of full fare is due by May 1, 2008. If the full payment is not received
by this date, the reservation will be deemed cancelled and the deposit will
be forfeited.
6. No refund of payments will be made after May 1, 2008, other than by operator's
cancellation of the trip or reselling of the space.
7. Reservations are not transferable and may not be resold without the written
consent of the operator.
8. Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. A refund processing
fee of 10% of fare paid will be charged for all refunds prior to the no refund
date.
9. Fares are per person, double occupancy. The single supplement for the double
bedroom accommodations is equal to the applicable per person double occupancy
fare.
10. Smoking is not permitted aboard the rail car, except in the vestibule.
11. 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. Please
contact the reservations agent regarding your specific needs.
12. Passengers with special dietary needs must notify the reservations agent
in writing at least two weeks in advance of the trip's initial departure.
13. The operator suggests that passengers independently obtain trip cancellation
insurance to cover cancellations resulting from personal emergencies, illness
or other similar causes.
14. A $35 fee will be assessed for checks returned for insufficient funds.
15. The Washington D.C. Chapter, NRHS and its representatives act only as agents
for the passengers with respect to rail transportation, food services and other
services offered; as such, hold themselves free of liability for any injury,
delay, loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
The National
Railway Historical Society, Washington DC Chapter, Inc., a nonprofit
educational organization dedicated to expanding public appreciation
of railroads and their history, has operated successful rail travel
programs for over fifty years. This trip will be staffed by experienced
Chapter members who will provide service in the Pullman tradition
of excellence. We look forward to having you aboard.
About the Dover
Harbor
The
Dover Harbor was originally constructed by the Pullman Company
of Chicago in 1923 as a combine, baggage-library car named the
Maple Shade. The eighty-one foot, eighty-seven ton car had a
four section, twelve seat lounge, a barber shop and a baggage
area. The car operated on the Pennsylvania Railroad until 1934
when it was rebuilt to its current configuration of six double
bedrooms, buffet, lounge and renamed Dover Harbor. The car, one
of over eight thousand once owned and operated by the Pullman
Company was then assigned to service on the Michigan Central
Railroad. In 1954, Dover Harbor was assigned to operate between
Washington and Montreal on the Montrealer and the Washingtonian.
Dover Harbor remained in service until December, 1966.
The Washington D.C. Chapter, NRHS purchased the Dover Harbor in 1979. Chapter
members have worked to restore the car to its 1934 appearance. In addition,
its mechanical systems have been brought up to date; the car is currently
certified for travel on Amtrak trains for speeds up to 110 MPH. Today, Dover
Harbor is the last of the Pullman heavyweight revenue service cars still
in main line railroad service. Tax deductible donations for the continued
restoration of the car are greatly appreciated.
In addition to trips such as these, the Dover Harbor is also available for
mobile or stationary charter. For more information, please contact our reservations
agent.
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