Welcome aboard the Spirit of Washington!

4TH OF JULY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

June 28 - July 11, 2010

Join us as we journey to Washington, D.C. for the Fourth of July celebration in our nation's capitol. We will be traveling in Pullman comfort on private sleeping cars along with a newly refurbished vista dome diner lounge to Chicago (and on to Washington, D.C. with the dome when we reach a total of 28 passengers).

Our schedule will be:

Monday, June 28 - Departure this morning is at 10:15 am attached to the end of Amtrak's "Coast Starlight". Enjoy the spectacular views of 113 miles of California coastline as we head for Oakland. We will offer a delicious sandwich buffet at lunch time and a pasta dinner prior to our arrival time in Oakland of 9:30 pm. This evening we will overnight aboard the cars in the Amtrak yard.

Tuesday, June 29 - This morning we will offer a continental breakfast in the dome diner. At 9:50 am we will depart for Chicago attached to the front-end of the "California Zephyr". Our position on the train will allow access to the Amtrak diner and lounge. Unless otherwise specified, all meals are on an individual settlement basis. Then, sit back and enjoy the trip across Donner Pass and the route of the original transcontinental railroad. On a clear day, the scenery is positively spectacular - particularly from a Vista Dome!

Wednesday, June 30 - A continental breakfast is available in the dome diner or you may wish to visit the Amtrak diner for a traditional breakfast. Later this morning we start our climb up into the Colorado Rockies, reaching Denver in the early evening. After a relaxing in the comfort of the dome diner lounge, turn in for the night in your private Pullman berth as we race across the plains of Nebraska.

Thursday, July 1 - We arrive in Chicago about 3:30 pm. Our cars will remain with the train for about two hours as it is washed and serviced. After servicing Our cars will be switched to a location in the Amtrak yard that is quite convenient to public transportation and taxi service. Our cars will serve as our hotel - as they will be for the entire trip. Many notable Chicago restaurants and landmarks are within easy reach from Union Station or the Amtrak yard.

Friday, July 2 - The day will be free to explore Chicago including Navy Pier and the many notable museums and the Sears Tower. Our cars will be attached around mid-day to the head end of the "Capitol Limited". This evening we will leave at 6:50 pm for Washington, D.C.. Tonight we will pass through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania on our way eastward

Saturday, July 3 - A continental breakfast will be available in the "Salisbury Beach" (if the dome diner is not available). Amtrak will be serving breakfast as well in the Superliner diner. Lunch will also be available in the Amtrak diner. Our arrival in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for 1:15pm. Shortly after arrival, our cars will placed on the private car siding in the station. Our cars will again serve as our hotel on wheels with easy access to the concourse of Union Station. Union Station is located close to the Capitol, and many national monuments. Most major attractions are within walking distance or reachable by taxi. Since we will be in Washington, D.C. until the afternoon of July 6th, some passengers may wish to visit Philadelphia, New York, or Boston and New England. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor offers many frequent fast schedules to these cities, allowing a wide choice of opportunities to visit those cities.

Sunday, July 4 - Today is the 234th birthday of our nation. You will have many opportunities to celebrate. The likelihood is that Monday, July 5th, will also be a holiday as well. Fireworks, parades and a host of other activities will be available to help celebrate. Relax in your Pullman accommodation at your leisure. If you need a break from walking or perhaps your fellow citizens, feel free to enjoy air-conditioned comfort of our cars.

Monday, July 5 - The entire day is available for you to visit the city and its many attractions. If you wish, you have time to visit Philadelphia to enjoy their celebration of our Independence Holiday. Any one of a number of trains can wisk you to the City of Brotherly Love in just a couple of hours each way.

Tuesday, July 6 - Later today we will depart on the "Capitol Limited" for Chicago. Our departure time will be 4:05pm. Enjoy a continental breakfast on one of our cars or visit the food court in Union Station for breakfast. You will have several hours to wrap up your visit to our nation's Capitol. It's time to see those sights or places you have intended to see but not just yet. Join us later in the afternoon to board our cars and the start of our return journey westward. Enjoy a delicious meal in the Amtrak diner this evening.

Wednesday, July 7 - Arrival in Chicago is at 8:40 a.m. We will have today, tomorrow, and until 3:15 pm the next day, July 9, to continue to explore Chicago and nearby attractions. Our cars will be serviced and available for occupancy about mid-day.

Thursday, July 8 - Enjoy the sights and attractions of Chicago today. We will say farewell to the dome diner as it will remain in Chicago for a few more days for various charters. We will have the use of Amtrak's Sightseer Lounge car on the "Southwest Chief" as well as the comfortable sections in the "Salisbury Beach" in day service. Our cars will be switched on to tomorrow's "Southwest Chief" later this evening.

Friday, July 9 - Our cars will be moved later this morning to Union Station for our departure later this afternoon at 3:20 pm. A continental breakfast will be available in the "Salisbury Beach" or you may wish to enjoy breakfast at the nearby White Castle restaurant or at one of many downtown restaurants. Lunch is on your own. Join us at Union Station for our 3:20 pm departure. We will be at the head end of the "Southwest Chief" allowing access to the remainder of the Amtrak train. We will be on our way across the open prairie and into the night, arriving in Kansas City about 10 pm. for a short service stop.

Saturday, July 10 - Today we continue our journey across Colorado and New Mexico. One of the highlights will be a daytime crossing of Raton Pass, the highest elevation on our westward journey. Later in the afternoon we will make a stop in Albuquerque. Sellers of Indian jewelry will be on hand on the platform if you wish to purchase some souvenirs. Once the train has been serviced, we will continue our journey on this our last evening on the train.

Sunday, July 11 - We awake this morning in California descending Cajon Pass into the Los Angeles basin. Arrival in Los Angeles is at about 8:15 am. While our journey will be over, we will have many pleasant memories of a truly awesome transcontinental journey aboard our private Pullman cars.

Fare: $ 2,695 per person

Credit cards accepted or please make checks out to LARail.com, Inc. and mail to 2054 Halladay St., Santa Ana, CA 92707

copyright 2/18/10

LARail.com, Inc.

4TH OF JULY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. June 28 - July 11, 2010
Join us as we journey to Washington, D.C. for the Fourth of July celebration in our nation's capitol. We will be traveling in Pullman comfort on private sleeping cars along with a newly refurbished vista dome diner lounge to Chicago (and on to Washington, D.C. with the dome when we reach a total of 28 passengers). Our schedule will be: Monday, June 28 - Departure this morning is at 10:15 am attached to the end of Amtrak's "Coast Starlight". Enjoy the spectacular views of 113 miles of California coastline as we head for Oakland. We will offer a delicious sandwich buffet at lunch time and a pasta dinner prior to our arrival time in Oakland of 9:30 pm. This evening we will overnight aboard the cars in the Amtrak yard. Tuesday, June 29 - This morning we will offer a continental breakfast in the dome diner. At 9:50 am we will depart for Chicago attached to the front-end of the "California Zephyr". Our position on the train will allow access to the Amtrak diner and lounge. Unless otherwise specified, all meals are on an individual settlement basis. Then, sit back and enjoy the trip across Donner Pass and the route of the original transcontinental railroad. On a clear day, the scenery is positively spectacular - particularly from a Vista Dome! Wednesday, June 30 - A continental breakfast is available in the dome diner or you may wish to visit the Amtrak diner for a traditional breakfast. Later this morning we start our climb up into the Colorado Rockies, reaching Denver in the early evening. After a relaxing in the comfort of the dome diner lounge, turn in for the night in your private Pullman berth as we race across the plains of Nebraska. Thursday, July 1 - We arrive in Chicago about 3:30 pm. Our cars will remain with the train for about two hours as it is washed and serviced. After servicing Our cars will be switched to a location in the Amtrak yard that is quite convenient to public transportation and taxi service. Our cars will serve as our hotel - as they will be for the entire trip. Many notable Chicago restaurants and landmarks are within easy reach from Union Station or the Amtrak yard. Friday, July 2 - The day will be free to explore Chicago including Navy Pier and the many notable museums and the Sears Tower. Our cars will be attached around mid-day to the head end of the "Capitol Limited". This evening we will leave at 6:50 pm for Washington, D.C.. Tonight we will pass through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania on our way eastward Saturday, July 3 - A continental breakfast will be available in the "Salisbury Beach" (if the dome diner is not available). Amtrak will be serving breakfast as well in the Superliner diner. Lunch will also be available in the Amtrak diner. Our arrival in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for 1:15pm. Shortly after arrival, our cars will placed on the private car siding in the station. Our cars will again serve as our hotel on wheels with easy access to the concourse of Union Station. Union Station is located close to the Capitol, and many national monuments. Most major attractions are within walking distance or reachable by taxi. Since we will be in Washington, D.C. until the afternoon of July 6th, some passengers may wish to visit Philadelphia, New York, or Boston and New England. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor offers many frequent fast schedules to these cities, allowing a wide choice of opportunities to visit those cities. Sunday, July 4 - Today is the 234th birthday of our nation. You will have many opportunities to celebrate. The likelihood is that Monday, July 5th, will also be a holiday as well. Fireworks, parades and a host of other activities will be available to help celebrate. Relax in your Pullman accommodation at your leisure. If you need a break from walking or perhaps your fellow citizens, feel free to enjoy air-conditioned comfort of our cars. Monday, July 5 - The entire day is available for you to visit the city and its many attractions. If you wish, you have time to visit Philadelphia to enjoy their celebration of our Independence Holiday. Any one of a number of trains can wisk you to the City of Brotherly Love in just a couple of hours each way. Tuesday, July 6 - Later today we will depart on the "Capitol Limited" for Chicago. Our departure time will be 4:05pm. Enjoy a continental breakfast on one of our cars or visit the food court in Union Station for breakfast. You will have several hours to wrap up your visit to our nation's Capitol. It's time to see those sights or places you have intended to see but not just yet. Join us later in the afternoon to board our cars and the start of our return journey westward. Enjoy a delicious meal in the Amtrak diner this evening. Wednesday, July 7 - Arrival in Chicago is at 8:40 a.m. We will have today, tomorrow, and until 3:15 pm the next day, July 9, to continue to explore Chicago and nearby attractions. Our cars will be serviced and available for occupancy about mid-day. Thursday, July 8 - Enjoy the sights and attractions of Chicago today. We will say farewell to the dome diner as it will remain in Chicago for a few more days for various charters. We will have the use of Amtrak's Sightseer Lounge car on the "Southwest Chief" as well as the comfortable sections in the "Salisbury Beach" in day service. Our cars will be switched on to tomorrow's "Southwest Chief" later this evening. Friday, July 9 - Our cars will be moved later this morning to Union Station for our departure later this afternoon at 3:20 pm. A continental breakfast will be available in the "Salisbury Beach" or you may wish to enjoy breakfast at the nearby White Castle restaurant or at one of many downtown restaurants. Lunch is on your own. Join us at Union Station for our 3:20 pm departure. We will be at the head end of the "Southwest Chief" allowing access to the remainder of the Amtrak train. We will be on our way across the open prairie and into the night, arriving in Kansas City about 10 pm. for a short service stop. Saturday, July 10 - Today we continue our journey across Colorado and New Mexico. One of the highlights will be a daytime crossing of Raton Pass, the highest elevation on our westward journey. Later in the afternoon we will make a stop in Albuquerque. Sellers of Indian jewelry will be on hand on the platform if you wish to purchase some souvenirs. Once the train has been serviced, we will continue our journey on this our last evening on the train. Sunday, July 11 - We awake this morning in California descending Cajon Pass into the Los Angeles basin. Arrival in Los Angeles is at about 8:15 am. While our journey will be over, we will have many pleasant memories of a truly awesome transcontinental journey aboard our private Pullman cars. Fare: $ 2,695 per person Credit cards accepted or please make checks out to LARail.com, Inc. and mail to 2054 Halladay St., Santa Ana, CA 92707 copyright 2/18/10 LARail.com, Inc.






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