With Flags a waving--Come, Climb Aboard!
Once again, its time to join us for a day of patriotic
celebration as we "SALUTE OUR TROOPS" and "HONOR OLD GLORY!"
aboard the FLAG DAY TROOP TRAIN (TM)
Reserve
your space now!
Los Angeles/Orange
County to San Diego and return or
San Diego to Los Angeles
and return
June
14, 2014 - $129.00
per person |
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AS
WE TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO THE 1940's
Although
the "Flag Day Troop Train" will be honoring some of our
most recent war veterans just home from Iraq, we will still be
"traveling back in time to the 40s" ... like our Pearl
Harbor Day Troop Train ... to a slower, gentler time aboard our
vintage railcars ... celebrating America, our flag and our freedoms! The
Troop Train (TM)
is a real live train journey with vintage private railcars hooked up
to a regularly scheduled Amtrak train.
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Since
1776, there have been those heroic Americans, willing
to face tyranny in order to preserve freedom. Today, that tradition
continues. These unyielding defenders of freedom are to be forever
recognized for their selfless courage, bravery, and determination to
eradicate those who would do our nation harm. |
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Just
as their Fathers and Grandfathers before them, they have proudly
proclaimed their allegiance to America by swearing to defend her with
their lives, if necessary, so we at home can retain our precious
liberties. They carry on those rich military traditions, established
through the sacrifices of the many generations before them. Duty,
Honor, Country! They recognize all too well their obligation.
Anything less would be to reject all those who have previously
served, fought, and died in the defense of freedom. |
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Once
again, Americas uniformed troops are in harms way as they
defend individual self-rule. Now, its our turn to recognize
them, and the flag they serve. |
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Join
us as we Salute our Guests of Honor and Old Glory
Throughout
Americas colorful history, the Stars and Strips
have symbolized Liberty throughout the land. We invite you to get on
board for a flag waving good time, as we meet Americas best--
The brave men and women of our Armed Forces who serve under that
symbol of freedom. We have invited several members of our armed
forces who have recently returned from overseas. This is your
opportunity to honor these young patriots; to hear their personal
stories of success, to ask them questions, and to thank them for
their service. |
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Our
Authentically uniformed staff await your arrival. The
Porter is at your service, while our waiters tempt your taste-buds
with mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres, scrumptious snacks, "vintage
offerings," and old fashioned beverages. These delicious, fresh
morsels are expertly prepared by our own on board chef.
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Our
Stewardess/Nurse, Miss Emma Harrington is on duty, ready to assist
the elderly, heat baby bottles, announce wayside points of interest,
and possibly ... provide a few moments of baby sitting to those young
mothers traveling alone during these perilous times.
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Behind
the beautiful, quarter-circle bar, stands our bartender, ready to
dispense aromatic coffee, assorted teas, a variety of juices, and
old-fashioned sodas. |
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And
last but not least, is our courageous and courteous Conductor, Bill
Hatrick, who faithfully executes the affairs of rail travel aboard
our wonderful pocket streamliner, the Flag Day Troop Train. (TM) |
Our
stalwart barber, extraordinaire, Earl Nickels, clips away in his
first-class, railroad barbershop. The only operational example
remaining in the world today. He is fearless while exercising the
tonsorial arts, with train speeds up to 90 MPH! |
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Trip
Highlights:
-
Relive
the 1940s streamliner travel era.
- Purchase
coffee for only five cents and a premium soda for only two bits!
- Good
old fashioned bunting, flags and celebrating.
- Listen
to "Iraqi Freedom" Veterans as they share wartime experiences.
- Visit
with W.W. II Re-enactors in period civilian attire and military uniforms.
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Enjoy
Big Band music and old radio shows.
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See WW
II propaganda posters.
- Enjoy
some delicious foods from the War Years.
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Preserve
this memory with a keepsake photo. (additional cost)
- Enjoy
a fresh haircut aboard the last operating railroad barbershop car
(additional cost)
- Have
an old fashioned, flag-waving, good time.
- Prize
for ticketed passenger wearing the best 1940s costume.
Sorry--
Reenactors - not eligible.
~HIGHLIGHTS
subject to change~ |
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The
only thing missing from our "time travel" are the long
gone orange groves outside the windows of our speeding troop train! Bring
the entire family, and climb aboard for our annual,
"Flag
Day Troop
Train" (TM) Excursion |
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And
lest we forget ... those brave souls who helped pave the way for the
freedom we enjoy today ... every December we honor those who were
present on that "day of Infamy" at Pearl Harbor with our Pearl
Harbor Day Troop Train (TM) ...
please consider joining us as we honor,... possibly for the last
time (as these men and women are now in their golden years) members
of the armed services who were eye witnesses to America's entry into W.W.II!
Sign
up today, as space is limited.
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Schedule
& Fare Information
Regular
Fare: $129.00 per person Roundtrip
*Child
Fare
(12 and under) half fare:
$64.50
Schedule
Options:
Los
Angeles to San Diego and return
Southbound
passengers have a choice of two options:
Morning
Turn (please note the "orange" schedule when you click
on the "schedule" link below)
Evening
Turn (please note the "violet" schedule when you click
on the "schedule" link below)
There is
one more option for
southbound passengers, the
"Day in San Diego" run (please note the "sky
blue" schedule when you click on the "schedule" link below)
FOR
OUR SAN DIEGO CUSTOMERS
San
Diego to Los Angeles and return
Northbound
passengers can enjoy a nice "Mid Day in Los Angeles"
schedule. FARE: $129.00,
Child: $64.50
(please
note the brown schedule when you click on schedule)
Click
here for schedule
Passengers
may board at any regular Amtrak station.
Space
is limited. We encourage booking reservations early. |
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*Child
Fare is 12
years of age and under. This "vintage travel experience" is
not recommended for those under 5)
You
may board at any regular Amtrak station along the line ... sorry,
it's not possible to adjust the fare.
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Payment: |
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Please
make checks payable to:
LARail.com,
Inc.
2054
Halladay Street
Santa
Ana, CA 92707-2904
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Or phone in your credit card order.
(714) 546 6923
Our cancellation policy:
A full refund is given if canceled for any reason 96 hours prior to
your ride. If you have to cancel within 96 hours before departure,
you may transfer your ticket to someone else without penalty or
re-book to another trip with a $25.00 per ticket reschedule fee.
Cancellations outside this policy and no-shows are not refunded.
Train runs rain or shine. |
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The
train runs rain or shine. |
Click
here for a photo album from past trips |
God
grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to
guard and defend it
Daniel Webster
Hurrah
for the
Red,
White, and Blue! |
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I am
very grateful to Mr. Bill Lewis, Untied States Navy, (Retired) who
has tirelessly provided immeasurable help in many facets of our
"Troop Train" (TM)
operations. As producer of onboard festivities, he has made our trips
both educational and entertaining as we strive to recognize the
contributions of our past and present servicemen and women of the
United States Armed Services. If you are a Southern California,
Orange County resident, you might be interested in his services as a
special events/holiday decorating producer ... please see information below. |
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