We are a group that attempts to find obscure information. The other night we were discussing a travel program we had seen regarding someone who had converted an old rail passenger car into a home. He had a private siding where he normally lived near Chicago. However, the program indicated that when ever he wanted to travel to another location, he would contact the railroad company and hook on to a train or a series of trains, going to where ever it was that he wanted to go.
Our questions not only revolves around the logistics of these travel plans, but mainly the cost of moving a rail car from point A to point B, assuming an open schedule.
Thank you for your help.
Mike Booth
oshamike2002@yahoo.com
The best source for this information is The American Association Of Private Railroad Car Owners, Inc.
ReplyDeleteThey even have a magazine Private Varnish.
Also see American Rail Excursions.
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We have a significant interest on acquiring or entering into a long term charter for a very nice private railroad car(s) that sleep at least 8 in 4 cabins each with private bath. Can you give us any leads?
Thank you.
Barry Jones
Boutique Cruise Lines
866 258-9528
From: "Kevin Bunker" mikadobear45@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYour best bet is to contact the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) which maintains a list of privately owned luxury cars available for charter, trip rental and so on.
—Kevin
From: "Bruce C. Cooper" centpacrr@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteSubject: Two nifty RR videos with tours of private cars
Tour BNSF Topeka Shops: Part I.
BNSF Business Car Shop Tour Part II.