“Just settled down for a long winter’s nap…”
DCNRHS’ centurian Pullman Dover Harbor passes the signal at Meade near Annapolis Junction, Maryland on
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09/13/24 07:30 PM | Monthly Public Program | Things to See on the Northeast Corridor. | As railfans, many of us are frequent travelers on the Northeast Corridor. But do we really know what is whizzing by us? We have a real treat to learn from Bill Hakkarinen about what to look for as we travel the Northeast Corridor.This talk comes just in time for a great trip opportunity on September 15—The New Yorker- Pullman Service. | This is an on-line program free and open to the public. Click link to the right to register. | Register here now. |
09/14/24 11:30 AM | Rockhill Furnace, PA | Narrow Gauge to Ragtime | A one-day narrow gauge tour including East Broad Top Railroad’s new track aboard their M-1 motor car, a shop tour, trolley ride, and a musical ragtime dinner train. | See the trip flyer for complete details. | Reserve your space on-line now. |
11/09/24 09:45 AM | Washington, D.C. | Amtrak Ivy City Shop Tour (Morning Section) | Tour Amtrak's Maintenance Facility in Washington, D.C. | Get a behind the scene's look at one of Amtrak's premier facilities for servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment. See the flyer for complete details. | Sold Out! |
11/09/24 1:15 PM | Washington, D.C. | Amtrak Ivy City Shop Tour (Afternoon Section) | Tour Amtrak's Maintenance Facility in Washington, D.C. | Get a behind the scene's look at one of Amtrak's premier facilities for servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment. See the flyer for complete details. | Reserve your space on-line now. |
10/19/24 7:00 AM | Williamsburg/Newport News, VA | Tidewater Traveler (from Washington, D.C.) | Enjoy Pullman Parlor Service on a one-day excursion to the historic Tidewater area of Virginia. | Enjoy breakfast as our Pullman rolls south toward the Virginia State Capital and on toward historic Williamsburg or Newport News. Passengers will have a several hour layover in one of these historic cities (your choice) before the return trip, which will include dinner enroute. Arrive late evening back in Washington, D.C. See the trip flyer for complete details. | Reserve your space on-line now. |
09/15/24 2:12 PM | New York City | The New Yorker (one-way from Washington, D.C.) | Enjoy Pullman Parlor Service on a one-day excursion to the The Big Apple. | A mid-afternoon departure will give you a chance to enjoy hors d’oeuvre and cocktails before arriving in Manhattan in time for dinner at your favorite restaurant! Arrival at New York’s Penn Station is scheduled for 5:48PM. See the trip flyer for complete details. | Reserve your space on-line now. |
10/05/24 10:20 AM | NIagara Falls, New York | Niagara Falls Escape (From NYC) | Escape for a long-Weekend getaway with Pullman Parlor Service to one of the Natural Wonders of the World! | DOVER HARBOR departs New York City mid-morning bringing up the markers on an Amtrak Empire Service train. Enjoy meal and beverage service and the many scenic vistas along the Hudson and Mohawk River Valleys while enroute to Niagara Falls via Albany and Buffalo over the famed route of the New York Central RR System. Upon arrival you'll be free to stay where you choose and have two full days to explore the attractions of the area, before our return to New York on October 8. See the trip flyer for complete details. | Reserve your space on-line now. |
10/13/24 08:15 AM | Roanoke, VA | Blue Ridge Rambler | One-day Pullman adventure aboard DOVER HARBOR | Enjoy a one-day trip from historic Union Station in Washington, D.C. or Alexandria, VA to Roanoke, Virginia. Enjoy first-class Parlor service enroute as we travel across central Virginia and over the Blue Ridge; includes meals and beverages. A planned layover in Roanoke is designed to give you time to visit one of the many historic sites in this rich and storied town. See the trip flyer for complete details. | Reserve your space on-line now. |
11/17/24 03:00 PM | DOVER PARK (Jessup, MD) | DOVER HARBOR Chefs Table (11/17/24) | A stationary culinary journey hosted by our Classic Pullman's Chef Cadre. | It's back, our popular fall delight aboard our heavyweight Pullman with four wines and 8 courses. See the trip flyer for complete details. Don't miss it, especially if you are a foodie! | Reserve your space on-line now. |
11/16/24 07:00 PM | DOVER PARK (Jessup, MD) | DOVER HARBOR Chefs Table (11/16/24) | A stationary culinary journey hosted by our Classic Pullman's Chef Cadre. | It's back, our popular fall delight aboard our heavyweight Pullman with four wines and 8 courses. See the trip flyer for complete details. Don't miss it, especially if you are a foodie! | Reserve your space on-line now. |
10/12/24 02:15 PM | Washington, D.C. | The Washingtonian - Pullman Service | One-day Pullman adventure aboard DOVER HARBOR. (one-way) | Enjoy a one-day trip from historic New York City to Washington, D.C. Enjoy first-class Parlor service as our train travels the historic route of the former Pennsylvania Railroad through fall landscape of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. An afternoon departure makes for a lovely rail outing with afternoon cocktails and hors d’oeuvre served enroute. Arrival in Washington DC is scheduled for 6:03 PM. See the trip flyer for complete details. | Reserve your space on-line now. |
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DCNRHS’ centurian Pullman Dover Harbor passes the signal at Meade near Annapolis Junction, Maryland on
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