What kind of notices would you like? An announcement was posted 3+ months prior to the trip.
~~~Cyrus~~~
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I am sure CRHS has my info on file ( email, address ) therefore THAT is the kind of notice I am looking for!
"It is what it is"
Bobby,
If you bought a ticket for the trip, you'll get a flyer about the next one. We will also have it posted on here and other RR forums.
Thanks!
Russ Swinnerton
Onboard Services Manager
If you bought a ticket for the trip, you'll get a flyer about the next one. We will also have it posted on here and other RR forums.
Thanks!
Russ Swinnerton
Onboard Services Manager
Great!!! Thank You!!! I look foward to it. Have a Great New Year!
"It is what it is"
It's almost October again! Anything planned yet??? I anxiously await! Too bad we couldn't do the trip over from last year and pick a day when the sun comes out! That is the only thing that killed it for me. 
"It is what it is"
Bobby, we've got something in the works, but it will be for 2011 or 2012. I can't say too much about it yet, but I can tell you that we are planning to have domes and very rare mileage. It'll also be a longer trip, but with a stop for lunch.
I may have already said too much
Russ Swinnerton
I may have already said too much
Russ Swinnerton
rswinnerton wrote:Bobby, we've got something in the works, but it will be for 2011 or 2012.You did, because I want to know, "How do I buy a ticket?"
I may have already said too much :)Russ Swinnerton
Jim, don't worry, when the time is right, we'll let you know. The only thing holding up the works is the possibility of some other short trips in 2011 that I am not free to comment on. If those other trips come to fruition, we'll have to move our trip back to 2012. I'd prefer not to wait that long, but 2 trips in one year would just me too much for us to realistically staff and plan. About a year goes into each trip and the big trip we're planning now will require the co-operation of 3 railroads, Amtrak and at least 3 private car owners. I think it'll be worth the work though! If we can get cooperation from all involved, our trip will feature:
-High speed running on the Keystone Corridor (upto 90mph!)
-Meandering country railroad (freight only!)
-River grade scenery(also freight only, but a different section)
-Special 1st class cars very rarely seen on the east coast
-A special lunch layover at a railroad related venue
and more!
I can't say any more or I'd give it away!
One thing I can promise is absolutely posativly no Septa cars. All coach tickets will be Amfleet or better. We intend to offer breakfast and dinner onboard via a pair of cafe cars for coach and catered food for 1st class. We also want to do wine/microbrew beer & cheese tasting in the 1st class section, but PA's alcohol rules will have to be consulted first. We also want to include a trip book with your tickets so we don't run out like last time. We also will be offering another t-shirt with ticket orders instead of on the train (as I have 3 cases at home still...)
Again, I run off at the mouth...
Russ
The only thing holding up the works is the possibility of some other short trips in 2011 that I am not free to comment on. If those other trips come to fruition, we'll have to move our trip back to 2012. I'd prefer not to wait that long, but 2 trips in one year would just me too much for us to realistically staff and plan. About a year goes into each trip and the big trip we're planning now will require the co-operation of 3 railroads, Amtrak and at least 3 private car owners. I think it'll be worth the work though! If we can get cooperation from all involved, our trip will feature:-High speed running on the Keystone Corridor (upto 90mph!)
-Meandering country railroad (freight only!)
-River grade scenery(also freight only, but a different section)
-Special 1st class cars very rarely seen on the east coast
-A special lunch layover at a railroad related venue
and more!
I can't say any more or I'd give it away!
One thing I can promise is absolutely posativly no Septa cars. All coach tickets will be Amfleet or better. We intend to offer breakfast and dinner onboard via a pair of cafe cars for coach and catered food for 1st class. We also want to do wine/microbrew beer & cheese tasting in the 1st class section, but PA's alcohol rules will have to be consulted first. We also want to include a trip book with your tickets so we don't run out like last time. We also will be offering another t-shirt with ticket orders instead of on the train (as I have 3 cases at home still...)
Again, I run off at the mouth...
Russ
rswinnerton wrote:We also want to include a trip book with your tickets so we don't run out like last time.May I help? I may have some United State Railroad Administration public timetables for part of the route.
Jim, I'd love your help! Once we get some things laid out, I'll give you a shout and we'll get 'er done.
Thanks!
Russ
Thanks!
Russ
I was very sad that I couldn't afford to take this trip last October. I am in a much better condition now and I can't wait to hear about the upcoming plans.
-Greg Primrose
Co-Owner, Railroad.Net
Ave Atque Vale
Co-Owner, Railroad.Net
Ave Atque Vale