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San Diego Independence Day Express
2 days / 1 night

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 weathy 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.

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 around a million dollars on each private rail car to bring back this golden age of travel.

Passengers can sip on cocktails and nibble on hors d' oeuvres while sinking into deep leather sofas in lounges paneled in rich mahogany and be lulled to sleep at night in their private pullman rooms by the rhythm of the train wheels rolling down the track. All meals are prepared fresh onboard and made to order by the onboard gourmet chefs.

These private luxury rail cars are coupled onto the rear of scheduled Amtrak passenger trains all over the country. Our first class passengers are seperated from the Amtrak passengers by locked doors. We provide our own onboard staff including our chef and make up our own gourmet menus for all meals. All drinks and food is included in the ticket price from the time you step onboard until you detrain. Everything is first class with every detail included no matter if you are on a two or one day train journey. This is passenger train travel at its finest.

Friday July 4: (B)
Come join us and bring the family for some great fun onboard our California Zephyr luxury dome car. Enjoy spectacular views of the California coast line as we head south for colorful San Diego. We depart from Los Angeles Union Depot at 8:30am and arrive in San Diego at 11:20am. You are welcome to board at Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana , Irvine , or San Juan Capistrano. Upon departure from LA our onboard bar is open for unlimited drinks. You will have the balance of the day to explore and enjoy San Diego such as the San Diego Zoo and many other fun attractions. In the evening enjoy the spectacular fireworks.

Saturday July 5: (D)
You have most of Saturday to enjoy more of San Diego before our departure at 6:20pm for the return journey north back to Los Angeles arriving at 9:05pm. Upon departure from San Diego we will serve a gourmet dinner.

July 4

$245 per person

Children (ages 4-12)

$125 per person

$100 per person

Please note: All prices are subject to change without notice. All fares are in US Dollars (USD). Taxes and insurance not included in above package price. Insurance is required for all tours.

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