departure - may 2

RAILFAN TOUR

On this year’s 9 day Hungary enthusiasts railtour we again visit rare lines, use unusual locomotives and travel in vintage stock provided by MÁV Nosztalgia, with two ex-ÖBB first class open carriages, one at each end of the train. A restaurant car and former governmental saloon No. 55, offering a big central table, will be situated in the middle of the train.

departure - oct 2, 2021

Tourist / Railfan Tour

Induldge yourself for 10 days of Fall colors in New England, there is nothing like it any place else in the United States. Join us for a spectacular week of sightseeing and train journeys in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont during the height of the fall colors. This tour will present to you some of the most awesome scenery in New England. The mountains are covered in blazing color that signals winter is again approaching. This tour features a number of spectacular train rides in all four states. The tour begins and ends in Boston.

departure - nov 5, 2021

Railfan Tour

14 Days on The old Patagonian Express has gone down in folklore history made popular by the author Paul Theroux and others over the years. But this train does exist in a remote region of the Argentine Patagonia, some 1000 miles southwest of Buenos Aires. Most railfans know this as the Esquel narrow gauge line. Locals call It “El Trochita” and railroad management calls it “El Viejo Expreso Patagonico” Over the years this 251 mile 2’ 5 1/2” (75cm) gauge line has seen good and bad times, has seen several trains per day to just one train per week and until just recently, no trains at all. One very important fact now stands out about this rail line… IT IS THE LAST AND LONGEST 100% STEAM OPERATED RAILROAD IN ALL OF SOUTH AMERICA! The Baldwin and Henschel 2-8-2’s are still receiving complete overhauls in the workshops at El Maiten to keep the tourist trains operating over a hand full of miles out of Esquel.

departure - oct 16, 2021

TOURIST / PRIVATE RAIL CAR / RAILFAN TOURS

We invite you to come join us for a Fall Colors 3 day tour starting in Emeryville California, Donner Pass in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, ending in Chicago. Private railroad cars 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. This form of luxury rail travel is being offering to everyone. A small number of railfans have purchased and refurbished private rail cars familiar to the first half of the 20th century. This was the golden age of passenger rail travel.

departure - oct 13, 2021

TOURIST / PRIVATE RAIL CAR / RAILFAN TOURS

We invite you to come join us for a Fall Colors 3 day tour starting in Chicago, going through Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Donner pass in California, ending in Emeryville. Private railroad cars 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. This form of luxury rail travel is being offering to everyone. A small number of railfans have purchased and refurbished private rail cars familiar to the first half of the 20th century. This was the golden age of passenger rail travel.

departure - oct 7, 2021

Railfan Tour

This 2 day tour is our 11th railfan excursion on the 3-foot gauge Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad running in the Rockies of New Mexico and Colorado. 64 spectacular miles between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado are now operated for tourist and railfans. Our private charter train will travel into the high country of the San Juan range to Cumbres Pass, at 10,015 feet through the rugged Toltec Gorge, on steep 4% grades, including high bridges, tunnels and many loops. Each day we will have a different steam locomotive . Our special charter trains will have various authentic Rio Grande freight and passenger cars. Everything including the steam locomotive will be lettered for the "Rio Grande". On the 2nd day out of Antonito we will have the railroad’s newly refurbished and painted “Historic Passenger Train” being pulled by Rio Grande 168.

departure - oct 2, 2021

Railfan Tour

We invite you to come join us for our Fall Colors tour of Colorado and the colorful trains that make this state, popular with the railfans all around the world. During our 12 day tour we will ride these colorful trains on the Cumbres & Toltec, Durango & Silverton, Royal Gorge, Pikes Peak Cog, Georgetown Loop, Leadville, Colorado & Southern plus visit several railroad museums. This tour will present to you spectacular train rides into the Rocky Mountains pulled by steam, diesel and railcars. We also want to welcome back the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway of which has been closed for a couple of years and will reopen in 2021.

departure - Aug 2, 2021

RAILFAN TOUR

On this year’s Hungary enthusiasts railtour we will spend 9 days and again visit rare lines, use unusual locomotives and travel in vintage stock provided by MÁV Nosztalgia, with two ex-ÖBB first class open carriages, one at each end of the tra

departure - jul 30, 2021

PRIVATE RAIL CAR/TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

2 Days of Private Railcar Luxury. Private railroad cars 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. This form of luxury rail travel is being offering to everyone. A small number of railfans have purchased and refurbished private rail cars familiar to the first half of the 20th century. This was the golden age of passenger rail travel. These railfans have spent millions of dollars to bring back this golden age of travel.

departure - jul 28, 2021

PRIVATE RAIL CAR/TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

2 Days of Private Railcar Luxury. Private railroad cars 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. This form of luxury rail travel is being offering to everyone. A small number of railfans have purchased and refurbished private rail cars familiar to the first half of the 20th century. This was the golden age of passenger rail travel. These railfans have spent millions of dollars to bring back this golden age of travel.

departure - jul 7, 2021

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

We travel 15 days by train to Lapland, the Land of the Midnight Sun, where reindeer stroll the streets and Father Christmas is said to live, and where you can ski round the clock in the summer. A long train journey can be a wondrous and romantic experience, like a fairytale. The train takes you away from your world and whisks you off through magic landscapes to mythical places you’ve only ever heard of, converting the dreamlands of your imagination into almost unbelievable realities. Along the way, we will occasionally break our journey in order to visit some fabled northern Baroque cities, built on islands and shimmering in the summer sea.

departure - jun 16, 2021

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

Join us on an incredible 15 day rail journey during the celebratory White Nights season as we cross deep into the Arctic Circle by private train. Incomparable cities, remote communities, serene forests and stories recounting a turbulent history awaits you on this adventure of a lifetime. A tour that will be a photographer’s dream, what better way is there to experience the land of the midnight sun than by private train? Seven classes of Russian Steam Locomotives will be used including doubleheaders.

departure - jun 10, 2021

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

For 21 days This trip combines many scenic and breathtaking railway journeys in Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. The tour program is all about trains, mining sites, and industrial history. We do traditional sightseeing when there is time between two train journeys. Our expedition starts in Tacna, the southernmost Peruvian City, and brings you to remote Andean regions of northern Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. We end the trip Lima, where we travel on the famous Lima – Huancayo – Lima train, which reaches the second highest railway station in the World at 15,681 ft) above sea level.

departure - mar 14, 2020

RAILFAN TOUR

Join us for 19 days on our first visit to Israel. We will be seeing many of the ancient wonders of both Israel and Jordan. This is our first visit to Israel, and a rail tour which will visit most of the freight lines in the country over three days, appropriately using a selection of freight locomotives to supplement one of the few freight locomotives still fitted with door opening controls which must be part of our special train.

departure - mar 22, 2020

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Join us for 11 days as we explore the railways and ancient wonders of the kingdom of Jordan. Beginning at Amman. Then visiting the Citadel, the Roman Theater, and to many other sites of antiquity. The highlight of the tour being – the “Red Rose City” of Petra where we can visit the giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race at sunrise, or later if you wish. Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place: it has to be seen to be believed.

departure - mar 30, 2020

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Our visit will be for 12 days in the early spring to take advantage of the pleasant temperatures at that time of year. Sicily has seen a variety of different cultures, including the original Italic people, the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, Spaniards and French, each contributing to the island’s culture, particularly in the areas of cuisine and architecture. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and has a population of approximately five million. It also has a very interesting and extensive railway system with most lines still in use, but several threatened with closure.

departure - may 2, 2020

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

You are invited to join us on an exclusive 10 day rail-based holiday in northern Italy and the Italian Lakes. We spend 6 nights based in Turin and 3 nights in Venice. This will include seeing - the 15th century Renaissance cathedral and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, travel to Superga on the historic rack tramway, travel by high-speed train service to Milan, and more.

Eastbound departures 2020 - may 3 - may 31 - jul 26 - aug 23

Westbound departures 2020 - may 16 - jun 13 - aug 8 - sep 5

TOURIST TOUR

15 days east from Moscow to Vladivostok, and 15 days west from Vladivostok to Moscow, Indisputably the world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes and alongside the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake. By the time our train arrives in Vladivostok it will have passed through eight time zones, and traveled over 6,000 miles - one third of the way around the world.

departure - may 4, 2020 this departure date is postponed

Railfan Tour

On this years 8 day Hungary enthusiasts railtour, we again visit rare lines, use unusual locomotives and travel in vintage stock provided by MÁV Nosztalgia, with two ex-ÖBB first class open carriages, one at each end of the train. A restaurant car and former governmental saloon No. 55, offering a big central table, will be situated in the middle of the train.

departure - may 15, 2020

Tourist / Railfan Tour /Private Rail Car

We invite you to spend 3 days with us and enjoy luxury first class rail travel the way it was meant to be. Every passenger has a guaranteed dome seat with a fantastic view of the High Sierra in California, the Wasatch Range in Utah, Rocky Mountains in Colorado. and the farms of Iowa. We are pleased to announce the return of the Rocky Mountain Express using two of the original streamlined Union Pacific passenger cars. The Northern Sky is a dome/sleeper/lounge with four double bedrooms on the lower level plus the lounge area and 17 seats in the dome. The Northern Dreams is a sleeper/lounge car with six double bedrooms. Both cars will be attached to the rear of Amtrak.

departure - jun 6, 2020

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

For 17 days try to Imagine a land almost as old as time itself, and from where, according to anthropologists, the Caucasian race began. It’s a land where mountains higher than the Alps tumble into a warm blue sea, and where also, those verdant lower slopes were the birthplace of fine wine. A land whose contours house many charming Orthodox Monasteries adorned with frescos of former monarch David the Builder, and patron saint St George. That land is of course Georgia, once a vassal of the Soviet Union, and now a country paving its own way, whilst looking westward to Europe for its future.

departure - jun 11, 2020

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

For 21 days This trip combines many scenic and breathtaking railway journeys in Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. The tour program is all about trains, mining sites, and industrial history. We do traditional sightseeing when there is time between two train journeys. Our expedition starts in Tacna, the southernmost Peruvian City, and brings you to remote Andean regions of northern Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. We end the trip Lima, where we travel on the famous Lima – Huancayo – Lima train, which reaches the second highest railway station in the World at 15,681 ft) above sea level.

departure - jul 9, 2020

TOURIST TOUR

Colombia had a rail network of over 1875 miles which mostly got abandoned during the 1990s in favor of road transportation. At present, large parts of the ancient railroad will be reactivated for cargo trains. We discover on this 15 day trip some of Colombia’s railroads and travel therefore to exciting regions of the country. Enjoy rail journeys on regular trains, “brujitas” (motorbikes on rails) and autoferros . Near Pereira, we visit a Coffee Plantation where you are invited to do a professional Coffee tasting under the guidance of a local Coffee Expert. Colombian Coffee is considered the best in the World. We end the trip in Panama where we cruise through parts of the Panama Canal, travel on the Transoceanic Train from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean and explore the grandiose Miraflores and Aguas Claras Locks. In Panama City’s old town we end the trip.

departure - jun 17, 2020

TOURIST TOUR

Relaxing and sophisticated, you’ll relish the leisurely pace as you’re transported for 10 days to some of Europe’s most intriguing destinations, whilst enjoying the intimacy of your private carriage.

departure - jun 23, 2020

TOURIST TOUR

Absorb the unique blend of culture, ancient tales and architectural treasures on this fascinating 11 day voyage aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. Meandering through verdant landscapes and along turquoise coastlines, this exclusive rail cruise delivers a captivating exploration of the Balkan nations and their surrounding countries.

departure - jul 1, 2020

TOURIST TOUR

Join us for 7 days as we Absorb the vibrant cultures, ancient castles and spectacular scenery of Transylvania on this exclusive rail cruise aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.

departure - jul 8, 2020

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

In this 15 day tour, We travel by train to Lapland, the Land of the Midnight Sun, where reindeer stroll the streets and Father Christmas is said to live, and where you can ski round the clock in the summer. A long train journey can be a wondrous and romantic experience, like a fairytale. The train takes you away from your world and whisks you off through magic landscapes to mythical places you’ve only ever heard of, converting the dreamlands of your imagination into almost unbelievable realities.

departure - aug 8, 2020 this departure cancelled

Railfan Tour

Join us for 14 day as we travel, Ecuador…..last stronghold of rugged mountain railroading using steam in the Andes of South America and the gem of the Equatorial Andes, is a small but spectacular country that encompasses an amazing variety of landscapes, with great biodiversity, not to mention a fascinating cultural and historical lagacy once associated with the great Empire of the Inca.

departure - sep 6, 2020

TOURIST / RAILFAN TOUR

This out-of-the-ordinary tour will take you from Buenos Aires, Argentina through Bolivia to Lima, Peru in a 21-day, once-in-a-lifetime adventure! We will take travelers from the iconic city of Buenos Aires to Tucuman, from where we visit the famous wine region of Cafayate. You then travel on the iconic “Tren a las Nubes” on the famous C-14 Line and continue the journey through the incredible landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats to La Paz in Bolivia.

departure - sep 18, 2020

RAILFAN / tourist TOUR

spend 13 days Traveling through the Balkans by train with us and along the way visit the culturally rich cities of Belgrade, Skopje and Sofia and other smaller, but equally historic, towns on route. We travel on the amazing “Šargan Eight” railway, one the most scenic railways in Europe and is considered a unique construction masterpiece in the world among the narrow-gauge railway lines. Narrow gauge railway fans will love this holiday as we also visit the stunning Septembri to Bansko line. A two foot six gauge line, known as the “Alpine Railway of the Balkans” and takes 5 hours to cover the full length.

departure - sep 22, 2020

tourist TOUR

Tour the Swiss alps by rail for 12 days. See some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. We will also be Visting cities like Lucerne, St. Gallen, Zermatt, Montreux, Grindelwald, Zurich, and much more

departure - oct 3, 2020

Tourist / Railfan Tour

Induldge yourself for 10 days of Fall colors in New England, there is nothing like it any place else in the United States. Join us for a spectacular week of sightseeing and train journeys in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont during the height of the fall colors. This tour will present to you some of the most awesome scenery in New England. The mountains are covered in blazing color that signals winter is again approaching. This tour features a number of spectacular train rides in all four states. The tour begins and ends in Boston.

departure - oct 3, 2020

Tourist / Railfan Tour

Join us on a rail-based 11 day tour around the central region of bulgaria visiting the best of the ancient and cultural sites. You will see wonderful monasteries, Thracian tombs, the ancient capital of Bulgaria, Europe’s oldest inhabited city and much more, as well as traveling on some very fine railway lines, including the “Alpine railway in the Balkans”. From the lively capital city of Sofia, to small remote picturesque villages, known for superb folk art, we guarantee that Bulgaria will entrance you.

departure - oct 14, 2020

Tourist / Railfan Tour

for 15 days This tour will present to you some of the most exciting and scenic excursion train rides in six western states of the USA during the fall colors. This tour includes visiting Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and California. Additionally many spectacular national and state parks will be visited as we make our way westward from Colorado to California using vans which allows us more flexibility over a bus.

departure - feb 3, 2019

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

Join us for 15 days in beautiful sir lanka. Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island the size of Ireland that has it all: endless beaches, World Heritage, wildlife, beautiful scenery. And above all, a wonderful broad-gauge railway system still very much as originally built and we cover much of this system partly on service trains and partly with our own private train.

departure - mar 14, 2019

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Traveling Taiwan and South Korea for 19 days. It may not be a name which immediately comes to mind when one thinks of rail travel.  It is an island with a length approximately 246 miles.  It is largely mountainous, and that rail which there is forms a circle around the perimeter of the island.  In addition to the ring of conventional rail, the tracks on the west coast are duplicated by a parallel high speed rail line, operating at188 mph

departure - apr 1, 2019

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

See Sicily in 12 days. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and has a population of approximately five million. It also has a very interesting and extensive railway system with most lines still in use. For those who like to travel on all lines now is the time to visit before the inevitable closures take place. Sicily has seen a variety of different cultures, including the original Italic people, the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, Spaniards, French, each contributing to the island’s culture, particularly in the areas of cuisine and architecture.

departure - APr 3, 2019

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

10 days of travel. Sandstone is a large commercial farming estate on the picturesque South African / Lesoto border. The principal business here is agriculture, with crops including wheat, soya and the very colorful cosmos flower that are grown for their seed. The estate is very open, you can walk freely almost everywhere and there will also be organized walks. Many years ago, owner Wilf Mole started collecting vintage agricultural machinery, eventually branching out into a railway that is used to carry crops back to the central area.

departure - jul 18, 2019

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

Join us for 13 days as we travel across Alaska. Alaska is the westernmost, northernmost, and easternmost state. It is rugged and wild with glaciers, countless rivers and lakes, majestic mountain peaks, some active volcanoes, and nearly 34,000 miles of tidal shoreline. North America’s highest peak at 20,320 ft, Mt. McKinley (or Denali), is located in Alaska. Our tour is designed to cover all of the fascinating railways in Alaska – including the legendary Alaska Railroad and the White Pass & Yukon Railroad (WP&YR). In addition to amazing scenery we should see some extraordinary wildlife including bears, eagles and whales.

departure - jul 26, 2019

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Our 13 day visit to Switzerland will be different in 2019, in addition to the favorite Swiss trains and towns we will explore the base tunnels and the mountain passes that carry the trains. Included in this tour will be travel through the recently opened 35 mile Gotthard Base Tunnel which opened up to full rail traffic on December 11, 2016 and is the longest and deepest rail tunnel in the World.

departure - sep 2, 2019

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

For 13 days we travel along a three-foot gauge railway system once linked this mountainous country from Buenaventura on the southern Pacific coast to Santa Marta on the northern Atlantic coast, before decay and virtual closure. Now, as part of a strategy to remove damaging heavy freight traffic from the roads, the government has awarded rehabilitation contracts for sections that have remained mothballed since the 1980s. We visit and travel on significant parts of the system, where possible using all of the operating steam fleet.

departure - sep 20, 2019

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

This 11 day tour is our “rail and culture tour” and that is exactly what this tour sets out to achieve, with a combination of modern and historic trains and fascinating towns and scenery, making this one of our most popular tours.

departure - oct 6, 2019

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

Join us for 8 days as we tour The Balkan countries of Montenegro and serbia. Montenegro is a varied country of rugged mountains, thick forests, fortified towns, medieval villages and narrow beaches, which became a sovereign state as recently as 2006. It is connected to the rest of the European passenger railway network only by a long and very scenic line from Serbia.

departure - oct 16, 2019

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

For 15 days this tour will present to you some of the most exciting and scenic excursion train rides in six western states of the USA during the fall colors. This tour includes visiting Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and California. Additionally many spectacular national and state parks will be visited as we make our way westward from Colorado to California using vans which allows us more flexibility. Group size will be kept small at 20 persons. This tour was so popular in 2018 that it sold-out early and we had a wait-list of folks wanting to get on board.

departure - nov 17, 2019

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

Join us for 15 days in beautiful sir lanka late in the year. Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island the size of Ireland that has it all: endless beaches, World Heritage, wildlife, beautiful scenery. And above all, a wonderful broad-gauge railway system still very much as originally built and we cover much of this system partly on service trains and partly with our own private train.

Departure: sep 7, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Be part of history and ride the California Zephyr cars for 2 days as they depart California for the last time attached to the rear end of the Coast Starlight Los Angeles to Seattle on their way to their new owners and home. This excursion Los Angeles to Seattle is being made available to Trains & Travel customers . Once the four CZ cars are in Seattle they will be serviced and made ready for segment 2 which will be Seattle to Chicago. This excursion with the cars attached to the rear of the Empire Builder will depart Seattle on September 10 arriving Chicago on the 12th. Most of the passengers on this segment of their final trip will be the new owners of the cars and their invited VIP guests. Once they know how many bedrooms they will use the remaining space will be made available to us. The Silver Lariat and Silver Solarium will then be prepared to make their very last trips as part of the Joliet Rocket consist pulled by the NKP 765 steam locomotive out of Chicago September 15 and 16.

Northbound Departures 2018

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Southbound Departures 2018

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private rail car / tourist / railfan tour

WHEN THE PRIVATE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR VISTA DOME CARS SILVER LARIAT AND SILVER SOLARIUM NEED TO BE RE- POSITIONED YOU RECEIVE A GREAT TRIP WITH ALL OF THE AWARD WINNING ON BOARD SERVICE INCLUDING MEALS AND OPEN BAR AT A GREAT PRICE

Eastbound Departure VIA FEATHER RIVER CANYON:

jan 31, 2018

Westbound Departure VIA DONNER PASS:

feb 4, 2018

TOURIST/RAILFAN/RARE MILEAGE TOUR

The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is six days of poetry, music, dancing, workshops, exhibits, conversations, food and fellowship, rooted in tradition but focused on today’s rural West. The Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering began 33 years ago as a place where Western ranchers and cowboys could come together to share poems about their lives working cattle. Join us in Elko to celebrate the arts and cultures of the American West.

Departure: feb 19, 2018

RAIL HISTORIAN/EDUCATIONAL & PEOPLE TO PEOPLE TOUR

This 13 day tour is an in depth photo and educational study of the Cuban rail and transportation system and how it effects the Cuban culture and the people of this country. We will have two guides on this tour and on certain days the group will be split for special itinerary programs such as the rail historians and the transportation/culture historians plus people to people contact with the local Cubans .

Departure: mar 2, 2018

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

This 15 day Central American destination of Mexico is included in most travelers’ bucket-lists, since this country is so close to home and has a fascinating history from the Aztec and Maya civilizations, colonial architecture aplenty and dramatic landscapes in a temperate zone plus some exciting train trips. This tour is enabling one to experience the renowned travel-brochure destinations, combining these with rail travel and other items of interest to both the tourist and the railfan.

Departure: mar 5, 2018

Educational & People to People/Rail Historians Tour

Our 13 day tour visits the UNESCO heritage sites of Old Havana and Trinidad where, as well as the architecture, one of Cuba’s most distinctive anachronisms, roads full of 1950 classic American cars, can be witnessed. We look at cigar and rum production, and take to the countryside where the sugar harvest will be in full sway. The ‘zafra’ once employed fleets of American steam locomotives, and many of these are preserved and we expect to see almost 200 of them. We will make visits to where some of the locomotives are used for heritage operations.

NOTE: EXCURSION MOVED

TO BEGIN JUNE 21, 2018 IN LOS ANGELES

PRIVATE RAIL CARS/TOURIST/RAILFAN

Over the course of 8 days, 4 days east and 4 days west, Celebrate the glories of Spring from your seat in a Vista-Dome! Experience what it was like to travel on the Scenic Way Across America in our Silver Fleet of private luxury rail cars. Our Silver Fleet cars which will be the Silver Rapids, Silver Lariat and Silver Solarium, will be coupled to the rear of Amtrak's Coast Starlight and California Zephyr.

Departure: jun 10, 2018

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

This out-of-the-ordinary tour will take you from Buenos Aires, Argentina through Bolivia to Lima, Peru in a 21-day, once-in-a-lifetime adventure! We will take travelers from the iconic city of Buenos Aires to Tucuman, from where we visit the famous wine region of Cafayate. You then travel on the iconic “Tren a las Nubes” on the famous C-14 Line and continue the journey through the incredible landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats to La Paz in Bolivia. We then continue into Peru to Lake Titicaca. From the lake we continue our trek north to Cusco onboard Peru Rail’s Titicaca Express. Finally we take the train to the wonder of the world known as Machu Picchu and beyond.

Departure: jun 17, 2018

TOURIST TOUR

this 12 day tour Travels through the Balkans by train, and along the way visit the culturally rich cities of Belgrade, Sofia and Bucharest and other smaller towns on route. Each city or town has its own story to tell and is overflowing with history and charm at every turn. We close the tour with a visit to the forever famous Bram Castle, better known as Count Dracula’s home.

Departure: jun 24, 2018

TOURIST TOUR

This is the first time we have tried a hugh circle trip with exciting layover points. We will be offering shorter options of two, three, and four days and even a limited number of tickets will be available on Day Tripers. Remember, only 24 passengers will be onboard at any one time

Departure: jul 3, 2018

TOURIST TOUR

This 10 day tour will take you to many of the wonderful scenic areas of Slovenia that are not on the normal tourist routes. Along the way we will visit World Heritage sites, vineyards and steam railways. We also spend a couple of nights in the ancient Austrian city of Graz and travel through the world famous Semmering Pass - not once, but twice!

Departure: jul 6, 2018

TOURIST/RAILFAN/RARE MILEAGE TOUR

Join us for 3 days of luxury. Besides the California Zephyr cars we have included some of the best private rail cars based in California in order to give you the most exciting experience possible and plenty of options to ride in your favorite private rail car as our train travels up the rugged Feather River Canyon to Keddie then running over the north leg of the famous Keddie Wye Bridge and onto the BNSF’s Inside Gateway. We then head north up to beautiful Lake Almanor and on to Westwood.

Departure: jul 7

TOURIST/RAILFAN/RARE MILEAGE TOUR

Join us for 3 days of luxury. Besides the California Zephyr cars we have included some of the best private rail cars based in California in order to give you the most exciting experience possible and plenty of options to ride in your favorite private rail car as our train travels up the rugged Feather River Canyon to Keddie then running over the north leg of the famous Keddie Wye Bridge and onto the BNSF’s Inside Gateway. We then head north up to beautiful Lake Almanor and on to Westwood.

Departure: jul 9, 2018

PRIVATE RAIL CARS/TOURIST/RAILFAN

The Silver Solarium rear end Observation, Sleeper and Vista Dome and the Silver Rapids sleeper will depart on July 9 from Los Angeles and travel north to Oakland and on north to Seattle for a private charter assignment. We are offering space on this special move with a maximum of 24 passengers.

Departure: jul 11, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

While on this 15 day tour We will travel by train to Lapland, the Land of the Midnight Sun, where reindeer stroll the streets and Father Christmas is said to live, and where you can ski round the clock in the summer. A long train journey can be a wondrous and romantic experience, like a fairytale. The train takes you away from your world and whisks you off through magic landscapes to mythical places you’ve only ever heard of, converting the dreamlands of your imagination into almost unbelievable realities. Along the way, we will occasionally break our journey in order to visit some fabled northern Baroque cities, built on islands and shimmering in the summer sea.

Departure: jul 12, 2018

TOURIST TOUR

Our 12 Day journey through the beauty of Central France and the mountains of the Pyrenees takes in picturesque historic towns, steam trains, rack railways and a canal cruise. Beginning in the city of Orléans. From here along the Loire Valley to Blois, including a visit to the château. We continue south to Cahors, the capital of Lot Department. Important sights include the 14th century Valentré Bridge, and St Etienne Cathedral, a national monument. Then high up into the Pyrenees via Toulouse on the very scenic line to Latour de Carol. We continue east to Perpignan on the famous Little Yellow Train, and from Perpignan we experience another railway, Le Train Rouge. Then to the coastal resort and border town of Hendaye. Finally visiting one of the regions best museums, the Basque Railway Museum.

Departure: jul 13, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST/RARE MILEAGE TOUR

Join us for 10 days as we journey the northern part of Sweden, the most remote and sparsely populated part of the country, extending beyond the Arctic Circle into Lappland. Distances are considerable, accommodation sparse and there are few opportunities to change locomotives. Nevertheless, there is considerable railway interest, with parallel routes north linked by long freight only connecting lines and long freight branches to the Gulf of Bothnia. Being so far north, daylight hours in summer are long, and beyond the Arctic Circle the sun does not set at the time of our visit so we will enjoy continuous daylight here.

Departure: jul 27, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Our 13 day visit to Switzerland will be different in 2018, in addition to the favorite Swiss trains and towns we will explore the base tunnels and the mountain passes that carry the trains. Included in this tour will be travel through the recently opened 35 mile Gotthard Base Tunnel which opened up to full rail traffic on December 11, 2016 and is the longest and deepest rail tunnel in the World.

Departure: aug 26, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Our 2018 22 day tour gives you the opportunity to visit all three countries on the British mainland, or you can choose the part that most interests you. The tour offers a balanced view of what this beautiful island can offer the railfan, as well as anyone interested in history and scenery. Travel in a group of no more than 20 like minded guests. Ride in executive motor coaches, on interesting trains and in boats as we travel from the English channel to the Scottish highlands. This tour is also being offered in three shorter options.

Departure: sep 9, 2018

RAILFAN TOUR

Our 9 day tour offers an insight into this interesting mixture, with visits to industrial, lumber and minor narrow gauge railways along with a chance to visit one of the most outstandingly well preserved medieval cities in central Europe plus a contrast in tram systems! This tour is made possible by Austrian, Georg Hocevar who has done more to develop and preserve Romanian Narrow Gauge Railways than any other.

Departure: sep 26, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

This 16 day tour will present to you some of the most exciting and scenic excursion train rides in the western states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and California. Additionally over 10 national and state parks will be visited as we make our way westward from Colorado to California using vans.

Departure: sep 29, 2018

RAILFAN/RARE MILEAGE TOUR

We return to south east Europe for an interesting circular tour encompassing four countries. Starting in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, with our private charter train comprising of three compartment coaches, we will make a roughly counter-clockwise journey through some varied and impressive scenery including river valleys, deep gorges and mountain ranges and take in Serbia, Macedonia and Greece.

Departure: sep 29, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

The Caucasian VI Steam Tour is a nostalgic tour in Russia as we travel across the Caucasus hauled throughout by 21 restored Soviet steam locomotives. Join us for a 15-day adventure on our private train, consisting of Golden Eagle en-suite sleeping accommodation as well as Heritage Class accommodation, lounge and restaurant cars. The tour offers a constantly changing window on this rarely explored part of western Russia combined with the very best off-train experiences each day.

Departure: oct 7

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

This out-of-the-ordinary tour will take you from Buenos Aires, Argentina through Bolivia to Lima, Peru in a 21-day, once-in-a-lifetime adventure! We will take travelers from the iconic city of Buenos Aires to Tucuman, from where we visit the famous wine region of Cafayate. You then travel on the iconic “Tren a las Nubes” on the famous C-14 Line and continue the journey through the incredible landscape of the Uyuni Salt Flats to La Paz in Bolivia. We then continue into Peru to Lake Titicaca. From the lake we continue our trek north to Cusco onboard Peru Rail’s Titicaca Express. Finally we take the train to the wonder of the world known as Machu Picchu and beyond.

Departure: oct 18, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST/RARE MILEAGE TOUR

Join us on a exciting 6 day trip covering lines in Central Portugal aboard the recently restored “Schindler” carriages. After many years out of service, six of these carriages, dating from the 1940s and built by the Swiss Schindler Company, returned to service in the summer of 2017 on the Douro Line between Porto and Tua. These carriages have large opening windows. Based in Tomar, we will take our train along lines and to places that the Schindlers have not visited for many years, including the Beira Baixa, Elvas, Beja and the West Line. Throughout our tour, our train will be hauled by one of C.P.’s class 1400 diesel engines but it is hoped that on one day one of the class 1900 freight engines will be used.

Departure: oct 19, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST/TOUR

The Central Coast Railway Club and Trains & Travel invites you to come join us for 4 days for our 2nd annual mini-get-a-way vacation up to the high country of the Sierra and Nevada high desert during the Fall Colors. Our action packed trip will include visiting the Reno/Carson City/Virginia City areas plus the Feather River and Yuba Canyons and Nevada City. We will travel over Donner Pass on board Amtrak's California Zephyr.

Departure: nov 9, 2018

RAILFAN/TOURIST/RARE MILEAGE TOUR

For 15 days tour The railways of Burma (more correctly Myanmar). They fascinating for the railway enthusiast with many trains diesel hauled on a meter gauge system initially built by the British, and with many British influences still present. The emphasis is on traveling interesting and ‘difficult to do’ railways, including the awesome Gokteik viaduct, the zig zag railways which ascend the steep mountain slopes and some pretty impressive bridges. Culture will not be forgotten and few must see sights will be included to give a break from train travel. Overall Burma is one of the safest countries for tourists in Asia.

Northbound Departures: 2017

mar 28

jun 20

oct 9

nov 29

soutbound Departures: 2017

jun 14

oct 3

nov 11

dec 18

PRIVATE RAIL CAR/TOURIST/RAILFAN TOURS

WHEN THE PRIVATE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR VISTA DOME CARS SILVER LARIAT AND SILVER SOLARIUM NEED TO BE RE- POSITIONED YOU RECEIVE A GREAT TRIP WITH ALL OF THE AWARD WINNING ON BOARD SERVICE INCLUDING MEALS AND OPEN BAR AT A GREAT PRICE

Departure: feb 16 2017 sold out

Rail Historians/Educational & People to People tour

This 15 day tour will appeal to both the dedicated and casual railway historians and also those intrigued by many of the outlying places we visit and meet the local people, where the passage of time has been suspended. On rail we travel with diesel, steam and antique electric traction, and our own chartered vintage Budd RDC railcar.

FIRST AMERICAN FLIGHT TO CUBA. see tour details

Departure: mar 2 2017 sold out

Rail Historians/Educational & People to People TOUR

our 15 day tour will travel by rail to the east of the island using our own chartered diesel railcar, but we commerce our journey on the Hershey Railway with electric traction. We will be accompanied throughout by our chartered motorcoach, which will convey our luggage and undertake our transfers.

FIRST AMERICAN FLIGHT TO CUBA. see tour details

Departure: mar 22 2017

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

china in 16 days. It has been amazing to see the changes in less than twenty years – transformed cities, water buffalo giving way to machines, and realization of the world's largest dam among other items. As to railways, there were still steam locos in mainline service up until 2005. A railway to Tibet (world's highest) was completed in 2006. And, high speed trains began operating on one short route in 2008.

Departure: mar 28

PRIVATE RAIL CARS/TOURIST/RAILFAN

For 7 days celebrate the glories of Spring from your seat in a Vista-Dome! Experience what it was like to travel on the Scenic Way Across America in our Silver Fleet of private luxury rail cars. Our Silver Fleet cars which will be the Silver Rapids, Silver Lariat and Silver Solarium, will be coupled to the rear of Amtrak's Coast Starlight, California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, and Carolinian and will travel over what is arguably the most beautiful rail route in the US between Emeryville and Denver as we make our way to Chicago, Washington DC and on to Charlotte.

Departure: mar 31 2017 sold out

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

This 9 day tour offers the Stars of Sandstone Festival with accommodation, coach transfer from Johannesburg to Sandstone and back and the use of a private coach for transfers between hotel and the Sandstone Estate during your stay. You can also include some of the Tourist Option activities, such as the three day train and coach journey between Johannesburg and Sandstone and the day trip to Lesotho.

Departure: apr 9 2017 sold out

RAILFAN/TOURIST TOUR

Last years steam tour to Zimbabwe was a great success. We used the NRZ premier class sleeper coaches in 2016, and relaxed in a more than adequate twin dining car / lounge. Using this train rather than hotels improved the tour for participants, both financially and by putting them in the middle of the action. The 2017 tour will use the same coaches, with a few improvements. This tour offers Garratts thundering through the African bush, excellent run past locations, on-train accommodation, magnificent scenery (including Victoria Falls) and great wildlife. 7 days plus 4 optional days

Departure: apr 26 2017

RAILFAN/RARE MILAGE/TOURIST TOUR

We visit these three countries on this 7 day tour to sample more of the indigenous locomotive classes of mostly Hungary and to travel on rare or freight only lines. We plan to cross into both Slovakia and Ukraine. There really is something for everybody on this trip that loves railroads and trains. If you like to travel on rare freight only trackage then this is your opportunity to do it.

eastbouind Departure: 2017

may 6

jun 4

jul 23

aug 20

westbound departure: 2017

my 19

jun 17

aug 5

sep 2

tourist - first class luxury tour

Undisputable the world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes and alongside the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake end at Vladivostok. This 15 day journey covers 8 times zones & over 6000 miles.

eastbouind Departure: 2017

jul 1

westbound departure: 2017

jul 10

tourist - first class luxury tour

This unique departure features 13 days of train travel between Moscow & Ulaan Baatar. Included is a day in the beautifully scenic location of Lake Baikal where we will provide steam haulage along the shores of the lake, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Departure: jun 20 2017

RAILFAN/TOURIST

Join us for 2 days as we reposition our cars from Los Angeles to Portland June 21-22, 2017. Silver Lariat, Silver Rapids and Silver Solarium will be on the rear of Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, departing Los Angeles at 10:10 AM on June 21st, arriving Portland June 22 at 3:25 PM. Meal service will be in the Vista-dome of Silver Lariat. Naturally our service includes our original California Zephyr tablecloths, and our own registered-pattern monogram china.

Departure: jun 23 2017

TOURIST/RAILFAN TOUR

Join us for Canada's sesquicentennial –150th birthday! We will enjoy 19 days of special events celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday, as we ride by rail through the best scenery in Western Canada on some restored steam trains, interurbans and street cars. There will be time to tour the Canada Rocky Mountains parks, cruise the inside passage along the B.C. Coast, visit heritage villages, and stop for photos of the trains we will ride. We will make a loop around British Columbia and Alberta.

Departure: jun 30 2017

PRIVATE RAIL CAR/TOURIST TOUR

We invite you to join us as we reposition our cars from Chicago to Los Angeles, June 30-July 2, 2017. Silver Rapids and Silver Solarium will be on the rear of Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, departing Chicago at 3:00 PM on June 30th, arriving Los Angeles 8:15 AM. July 2. This journey will travel through Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

Departure: jul 1 2017

RAILFAN/RARE MILAGE/TOURIST TOUR

join us for 9 days Starting and ending in Helsinki, we travel by rail to Turku on the west coast then across the country via Tampere to Joensuu near the Russian border, and through Kouvola on the south coast back to Helsinki. Called the Land of Woods and Lakes, and the itinerary will take us to many sites of great railway interest as well as some rarely visited freight lines and a narrow gauge line.

Departures: 2017

jul 9

sep 7

tourist - first class luxury tour

Relaxing and sophisticated, you'll relish the leisurely pace as you're transported for 12 days to some of Europe's most intriguing destinations, whilst enjoying the intimacy of your private carriage

Departures jul 16 2017

TOURIST/PRIVATE RAIL CAR TOUR

this 2 day tour offords a ride aboard The luxurious Northern Sky and Northern Dreams private rail cars which need to be moved from Whitefish, Montana to Chicago, Illinois in July. This is a positioning move and the cars will operate empty if need be but we can offer you a fun and unique experience if you would like to book space on this trip.

Departure: jul 20 2017

tourist/railfan tour

Poland and the Czech Republic have some great steam trains as well as historic cities, fascinating heritage and delightful countryside. This 23 day trip starting in Berlin, Germany that includes both the railways and other attractions that Poland and the Czech Republic offer before ending in Vienna, the capital of Austria. At the end of the tour there will be an optional trip through Austria, taking in a great selection of train rides as well as the two major Alpine cities of Saltzburg and Innbruck.

Departure: aug 16 2017

tourist - first class luxury tour

Uncover the treasured relics of Eastern Europe on this 13 day remarkable rail journey aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. Hidden beneath its poignant past, we explore some of Europe's most influential cities, rich in ancient culture and magnificent architecture.

Departure: aug 27 2017

tourist/railfan tour

Wales is a mecca for narrow gauge rail enthusiasts with magnificent scenery and an outstanding collection of heritage railways. This 14 day tour explores the best railways and other iconic attractions before travelling through the south western part of England to visit historic towns, railways, ships, museums and stone age sites before spending time in London.

Departure: sep 2 2017

railfan/tourist tour

The Central Coast Railway Club and Trains & Travel invites you to come join us over the three day Labor Day Weekend for an exciting get-a-way up in the High Sierra Mountains and the Reno/Carson City/Virginia City areas. Our relaxing mini vacation will include riding Amtrak’s California Zephyr both directions over scenic Donner Pass, spending an evening in the wild west mining town of Virginia City, riding the steam powered Virginia & Truckee Railroad, visiting the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, sightseeing around Lake Tahoe and enjoying the vast rail collection at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola located at the upper end of the Feather River Canyon.

Departure: sep 15 2017

Railfan/Tourist Tour

this 13 day tour Starts in Cali and ends in Santa Marta, this is a south to north tour of Colombia taking in Salento, Giradot, Bogota, Zipaquirá, Villa de Leyva, Barichara, and Cartagena. A three-foot gauge railway system once linked this mountainous country from Buenaventura on the southern Pacific coast to Santa Marta on the northern Atlantic coast is being rebuilt by the Colombian government.

eastbound Departure: 2017

sep 22

westbound departure: 2017

sep 26

tourist - first class luxury tour

Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilization, this remarkable tour follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo. This 21 day tour crosses both Russia and China as well as some of the remotest former Soviet republics, visiting some cities that are an amazing 2500 years old.

eastbound Departure:

sep 22, 2017

westbound departure:

oct 4, 2017

TOURIST TOUR

spend 13 days 2 directions Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilization, the Silk Road follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo. For centuries, merchants and adventurers journeyed to and from China on ancient routes through some of the most testing landscapes in the world trading silk, spices and perfumes. These 'highways' – stretching some 4,000 miles (6,400 km) – collectively came to be called the 'Silk Road'.

Departure: oct 9 2017

TOURIST TOUR

Celebrate the glories of Fall from your seat in a Vista-Dome! Experience what it was like to travel on the Scenic Way Across America in our Silver Fleet of private luxury rail cars. For 10 days we will travel over what is arguably the most beautiful rail route in the US as we make our way to Chicago, and on to Huntington, West Virginia.

westbound departure: 2017

oct 17 sure go

tourist - first class luxury tour

This 16 day tour explores the countries on both the eastern and western shores of the Caspian Sea – Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. These countries are home to fascinating modern cultures as well as some of the world's most ancient and timeless architecture.

departure: nov 1

TOURIST/PRIVATE RAIL CAR TOUR

This 5 day tour Celebrates the glories of Fall from your seat in a Vista-Dome!  Experience what it was like to travel on the Scenic Way Across America in our Silver Fleet of cars that were built for the route through the Rockies.

Departure: nov 29 2017

private rail car / tourist tour

For 2 days 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.

Departure: dec 17 2017

private rail car / tourist tour

Three former California Zephyr cars have just completed an assignment in Seattle and need to be returned to their home base in Los Angeles and we are offering space on the positioning move Seattle to Los Angeles. Included in this 2 day positioning move will be the Silver Solarium Vista Dome-Sleeper-Rear end Lounge, the Silver Lariat Vista Dome Coach, and the Silver Rapids Sleeper.

eastbound Departures: 2016

may 5 sold out

jun 5 sold out

jul 26 sold out

aug 22 sold out

westbound departures: 2016

may 18 sold out

jun 18 sold out

aug 8 sold out

sep 4 sold out

tourist - first class luxury tour

Undisputable the world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes and alongside the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake end at Vladivostok. This 15 day journey covers 8 times zones & over 6000 miles.

Departure: may 8 2016

rail fan/tourist TOUR

This 12 day tour will start with charters in Harare, followed by two days on the Mbalabala branch line and a daytime run from Bulawayo to Dete. All of the traditional Thomson Junction to Victoria Falls charters are included. there is also a 4 day add on (extra cost) Chobe Wildlife Safari traveling through the The Chobe National Park, in northern Botswana. This must be one of the best mainline steam tours for 2016.

Departure: may 21 2016

tourist TOUR

What better way to celebrate our armed forces than to spend 1 day and encounter the awesome size and power of the USS Midway and experience what it must have been like to serve on a ship that was once the largest in the world.

Departure: 2016

jun 1

jul 4

tourist-first class luxury TOUR

Relaxing and sophisticated, you'll relish the leisurely pace as you're transported for 12 days to some of Europe's most intriguing destinations, whilst enjoying the intimacy of your private carriage

Departure: jun 2 2016

tourist TOUR

We invite you to join us on a 15 day Classic Tour of Portugal taking in the fascinating city of Porto, the extraordinary scenery of the world famous Douro Valley and the unspoiled Minho region in Northern Portugal. Then during the 2nd week we will be based out of the fine HF Fenix Lisboa Hotel in the Portuguese capital city of Lisbon.

Southbound Departures: 2016

june 15 sure go

dec 19

Northbound departure: 2016

Nov 30

PRIVATE RAIL CAR/TOURIST/RAILFAN TOURS

WHEN THE PRIVATE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR VISTA DOME CARS SILVER LARIAT AND SILVER SOLARIUM NEED TO BE RE- POSITIONED YOU RECEIVE A GREAT TRIP WITH ALL OF THE AWARD WINNING ON BOARD SERVICE INCLUDING MEALS AND OPEN BAR AT A GREAT PRICE

Departure: Jun 9 2016

tourist-first class luxury tour

Discover the fascinating history, vibrant culture and medieval relics of this enchanting region, as we take a 12 day venture through the lush landscapes of the Balkan states and their neighboring countries, aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.

Departure: Jun 24 2016

pre 32nd annual garden railway convention tour

Welcome Garden Scale Conventioneers to Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. The 32nd National Garden Railway Convention Committee and Trains & Travel Inter-national has teamed up to offer you a very exciting and interesting eight day pre-convention tour that will start and end at the convention hotel in Santa Clara. Your tour guide will be Chris Skow, who is a retired Western Pacific conductor of 26 years with the railroad.

Departure: Jun 25 2016

railfan/tourist tour

Britain has an amazing selection of heritage railways, but planning a visit to a varied selection of them in a short holiday can be daunting. Our 14 day British Heritage Steam tour visits many of the most important railways, mainly but not all standard gauge. Start in London, travel across much of England before heading to the highlands of Scotland and back down to London again.

eastbound Departure: 2016

Jul 1 sold out

westbound departure: 2016

jul 10 sold out

tourist - first class luxury tour

This unique departure features 13 days of train travel between Moscow & Ulaan Baatar. Included is a day in the beautifully scenic location of Lake Baikal where we will provide steam haulage along the shores of the lake, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Departure: Jul 6 2016

private rail car/tourist TOUR

We invite you to join us on a very unique and spectacular 3 day private rail car journey onboard the classic Silver Solarium California Zephyr Vista Dome, Sleeper, Lounge, and Round End Observation car. This is the sole car of this type left in operation in the United States and will be on a repositioning move from Los Angeles to Chicago via the route of the historic Santa Fe Super Chief. We will have a chef and steward aboard, so expect to be pampered!

Departure: Jul 11 2016

private rail car/tourist TOUR

We invite you to join us on a 4 day very unique and spectacular private rail car journey onboard the classic Silver Solarium California Zephyr Vista Dome, Sleeper, Lounge, and Round End Observation car. this trip will be a repositioning move from Whitefish, Montana to Los Angeles via the Colombia River Gorge. you will see some of the most spectacular scenery found in America's west. We will have a chef and steward aboard, so expect to be pampered!

Departure: Jul 12 2016

tourist-first class luxury TOUR

Uncover the treasured relics of Eastern Europe on this 13 day remarkable rail journey aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. Hidden beneath its poignant past, we explore some of Europe's most influential cities, rich in ancient culture and magnificent architecture.

Departure: Jul 12 2016

private railcar / tourist tour

Private railroad cars now allow travelers on this 3 day tour 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.

Departure: Jul 23 2016

tourist/railfan tour

This 14 day tour will visit Colorado, California, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada linked by one of the most scenic Amtrak rides in the country, narrow gauge railroads, articulated and geared steam locomotives, interesting railroad museums, stunning scenery and some great towns and cities for a varied railroad and scenic tour. The tour will undoubtedly appeal to railfans, particularly those with a special interest in narrow gauge.

Departure: aug 12 2016

tourist tour

Experience what it was like to be an honored guest of William Randolph Hearst! This exclusive 2 day getaway which includes travel from Los Angeles to the region and back in a vintage private railcar, a private catered dinner at Hearst Castle and special behind-the-scenes tour Also included is lodging in a deluxe oceanfront resort in San Simeon, and additional sightseeing along the scenic California Coast between Morro Bay and San Simeon plus a wine-tasting tour in Paso Robles.

Departure: aug 13 2016

private rail car/tourist tour

The King of Instruments! We'll visit some of the finest examples of this most grand and complex of musical machines on our 16 day round trip tour from San Diego to Seattle. We will visit concert organs, church organs, and theater organs. We'll make the same city stops in both directions (except San Luis Obispo), but each locale has many organs of interest, so we won't be visiting the same instrument twice.

Departure: aug 18 2016

tourist/railfan tour

Our annual visit to Switzerland will once more be a feast of rail, tram and lake steamer travel. Many of the places visited are different from previous tours, and for 14 days we will step into Germany, Italy and France in addition to exploring the length and breadth of Switzerland.

Departure: sep 3 2016

tourist/railfan tour

Our 16 day tour will explore the heritage and railways in Germany. Visit great cities and attractive towns as we travel by rail, road and river through delightful country side. There is an emphasis on train travel, particularly narrow gauge steam trains.

eastbound Departure: 2016

sep 19

westbound departure: 2016

sep 23

tourist - first class luxury tour

Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilization, this remarkable tour follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo. This 21 day tour crosses both Russia and China as well as some of the remotest former Soviet republics, visiting some cities that are an amazing 2500 years old.

eastbound Departure: 2016

sep 19

westbound departure: 2016

oct 1

tourist - first class luxury tour

This 13 day tour retraces one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilization. For centuries, merchants and adventurers journeyed to and from China on through some of the most testing landscapes in the world trading silk, spices and perfumes. These 'highways' – stretching some 4,000 miles (6,400 km) – collectively came to be called the 'Silk Road'.

Departure: sep 17 2016

tourist/railfan tour

We invite you to come with us for 12 day to Cuba before the flood gates of Americans Tourist ruin this very unique culture forever! This will be our 10th tour to Cuba since 2001. We aim to bring you the Classic Cuba with a focus on the wonderful old American built cars most dating from the 1950's and still in everyday operation.

Departure: Oct 1 2016

railfan/tourist tour

You are warmly invited to join us on this year's 16 day autumn steam extravaganza to Bulgaria and Romania featuring a wide variety of different steam locomotive types. This tour covers many scenic routes through mountains and canyons, across wide and expansive plains and along river valleys. through two countries steeped in history and culture.

Departure: Oct 7 2016

PRIVATE RAIL CARS/TOURIST/RAILFAN

Celebrate the glories of Fall for 5 days from your seat in a Vista-Dome! Experience what it was like to travel on the Scenic Way Across America in our Silver Fleet of cars that were built for this route! Our Silver Fleet cars will be coupled to the rear of Amtrak's California Zephyr and will travel over what is arguably the most beautiful rail route in the US as we make our way to Chicago, and on to Huntington, West Virginia, where Silver Lariat is to be a part of the famed New River Gorge special trains, which are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year!

Departure: Oct 15 2016

tourist - first class luxury tour

This 16 day tour explores the countries on both the eastern and western shores of the Caspian Sea – Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. These countries are home to fascinating modern cultures as well as some of the world's most ancient and timeless architecture.

Departure: Oct 26 2016

PRIVATE RAIL CARS/TOURIST/RAILFAN

Celebrate the glories of Fall from your seat in a Vista-Dome! Experience what it was like to travel on the Scenic Way Across America in our Silver Fleet of cars that were built for this route! Our Silver Fleet cars will be coupled to the rear of Amtrak's California Zephyr and will travel over what is arguably the most beautiful rail route in the US as we make our way from Huntington WV, where Silver Lariat was a part of the famed New River Gorge special trains, to Chicago then on to Emeryville CA.

Departure: Oct 29 2016

RAILFAN/TOURIST

The Central Coast Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) will run a 1 day trip, Sierra Railway steam excursion trip out of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park at Jamestown, California on Saturday, October 29, 2016. This excursion will include at least one or more photo run-bys for the photographers.

Departure: nov 30 2016

private railcar/tourist tour

Three former California Zephyr cars need to be in Seattle for a charter train assignment and we are offering space on the positioning move Los Angeles to Seattle. Included in this 2 day positioning move will be the Silver Solarium Vista Dome-Sleeper-Rear end Lounge, the Silver Lariat Vista Dome Coach, and the Silver Rapids Sleeper.

Departure: dec 18 2016 sold out

private railcar/tourist tour

Three former California Zephyr cars have just completed an assignment in Seattle and need to be returned to their home base in Los Angeles and we are offering space on the positioning move Seattle to Los Angeles. Included in this 2 day positioning move will be the Silver Solarium Vista Dome-Sleeper-Rear end Lounge, the Silver Lariat Vista Dome Coach, and the Silver Rapids Sleeper.