Come Travel on an 8-day, 8-night all-Private Pullman Railcar trip through Vermont for a fabulous Fall Foliage adventure!  We will be joined by other AAPRCO Car Owners who have lovingly restored their cars to operate on the Amtrak network.  NOTE: This trip is subject to change based upon Amtrak policy, AAPRCO contracts with third party suppliers, and weather conditions that may affect the route.

We are offering 2 Railcars including Sleeper/Diner/Lounge "Blue Ridge Club" and Sleeping Car "Pacific Home".

All participants must be over 18 years old.  All areas onboard the railcars are strictly Non-Smoking. All guests must be a Member of the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners (AAPRCO) and you may join by going to https://www.aaprco.com/joinaaprco 

This offer is limited to 20 guests maximum with these accommodations:

 - 6 Double Bedrooms (2 guests with upper and lower berths) in Sleeping Car "Pacific Home"

 - 5 Roomettes (1 guest lower berth) in Sleeping Car "Pacific Home" 

 - 1 Bedrooms (1 guest lower berth) in Sleeper/Diner/Lounge "Blue Ridge Club"

 - 1 Master Suite (2 guests in queen size bed) in Sleeper/Diner/Lounge "Blue Ridge Club"

A-la-carte options should be selected in the "Add-Ons" section of this trip website.

Trains may be delayed due to a variety of factors and we cannot assure that scheduled dates and times will not change. In the event there is an equipment malfunction with a railcar, the operator will attempt to substitute similar railcars but the accommodations may vary from those originally described. WE RECOMMEND TRIP INSURANCE BE ACQUIRED.

 7:15 a Depart Amtrak Station at Albany-Rensselaer, NY

 8:15 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

10:45 a Arrive Rutland, VT [locomotive(s) will swap to other end to continue our journey]

     OPTION 05-A Explore Rutland

     OPTION 05-B Remain onboard as locomotive(s) swap ends

12:30 p Depart Rutland

12:45 p LUNCH SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

  2:15 p Arrive at Burlington, VT 

     OPTION 05-C Explore Burlington, VT and dinner on own.

     OPTION 05-D EXTRA COST ITEM Spirit of Ethan Allen Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise 

            5:00 p Board Spirit of Ethan Allen Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise

            5:30 p Spirit of Ethan Allen Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise Sails

            7:30 p Spirit of Ethan Allen Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise Docks

9:00 p Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight stay at Burlington’s Vermont Rail System Yard

8:00 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

Option 06-A  

  9:00 a Group A Walk (20 minutes, 7/10 mile) to Green Mountain Transit Station (45 St Paul St, Burlington)
 9:30 a Group A Boards Green Mountain Transit Bus “Route 6” for Shelburne
 9:56 a Group A Arrives at Shelburne Museum for Tour and Lunch (on own)

Option 06-B

  9:15 a Group B Board Premier Coach at Train side 

  9:55 a Group B Arrives at Shelburne Museum for Tour and Lunch (on own)

3:20 p     Guests board AAPRCO Special

3:30 p Depart Shelburne, VT

6:00 p DINNER SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

8:30 p Arrive Bellows Falls, VT (54 Depot St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101)

8:30 p Guests may explore Bellows Falls (self-guided)

9:00 p Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight stay at Bellows Falls, VT Yard

Bellows Falls Downtown Alliance lists a number of venues that you may want visit during our stay: Art Galleries, Museums & Historical, Performing Arts, Retail, Tours

 8:00 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

 9:30 a Guests may detrain (except those on Option A) for activities in Bellows Falls 

 10:00 a AAPRCO Train departs to North Walpole VRS Roundhouse then Rockingham Yard for Servicing

     Option 07-A 10:00 a  Ride Train to North Walpole, NH Shops – Guided Tour of the North Walpole Vermont Rail System Shops
    Option 07-B 10:00 a  Walking Tour (moderate) Oak Hill Trails and the Victorian Neighborhoods
    Option 07-C 10:00 a Walking Tour (easy) Retail Shopping Trail
    Option 07-D 10:00 a Walking Tour (moderate) Riverfront Trail and Adams Grist Mill
    Option 07-E 11:00 a  Walking Tour (moderate) Island Trail & Square, BF Historical Society Museum (includes glass blowing studios and art galleries)
    Option 07-F 1100 a Walking tour (easy) Victorian Neighborhood

12 Noon  Lunch (on your own, advance order recommended) recommendations include:

     · Flat Iron Cooperative | 51 Square | Phone 802-732-8371

     · Athens Pizza | 83 Westminster St | Phone 802-463-9777

     · Pizza Palace | 111 Rockingham Rd | Phone 802-463-4447

     · China Garden | 117 Rockingham St | Phone | 802-463-9885

     · Dari Joy | 140 Rockingham St | Phone 802-463-9816

     Option 07-G 1:00 p Walking Tour (moderate) Oak Hill Trails and the Victorian Neighborhoods
    Option 07-H 1:00 p Walking Tour (easy) Retail Shopping Trail
    Option 07-I   1:00 p Walking Tour (moderate) Riverfront Trail and Adams Grist Mill
    Option 07-J 2:00 p Walking Tour (moderate) Island Trail & Square, BF Historical Society Museum (includes glass blowing studios and art galleries)
    Option 07-K 2:00 p Walking tour (easy) Victorian Neighborhood

3:00 p AAPRCO Train returns to Bellows Falls Yard 

3:30 p Guests may board AAPRCO Train

4:00 p  Wine, Cheese, and Chocolates Sampling (Amtrak Station 54 Depot St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101) Please consider a purchase from the vendors that we anticipate participating in this event: Jouvay Chocolate, Parish Hill Creamery, Alpenglow, Vermont Creamery chèvre (goat) cheese,  Vermont Vines

6:00 p EXTRA COST ITEM: Dinner

    Option 07-L  Ciao Popolo Italian Restaurant | 36 Square |
7:00 P  EXTRA COST ITEM: Movie to support Bellows Falls Fire Department

  Option 07-M  Bellows Falls Opera House | 7 Village Square | Followed by Movie Bellows Falls Historic Film "Called to Duty"

9:00 p Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight stay at Bellows Falls, VT Yard 

 8:00 a Depart Bellows Falls, VT 

 8:15 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

10:00 a Arrive White River Junction, VT

     Guests Explore White River Junction (self-guided)

1:00 p Depart White River Junction 

1:15 p LUNCH SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

4:00 p Arrive St Johnsbury, VT
5:00 p Guests may explore St Johnsbury (self-guided)

6:00 p Dinner on your own

9:00 p Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight stay at St Johnsbury Station 

8:00 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

9:00 a Welcome to St Johnsbury and a brief history at the St Johnsbury Station & Welcome Center | 51 Depot Square
10:00 a Explore St Johnsbury (self-guided)
10:00 a Retail shopping (on own)
12:00 p EXTRA COST ITEM: Lunch

      Option 09-A Whirligig Brewing & Bistro | 397 Railroad St, Unit #2|

                              Phone 802-417-2468
    Option 09-B Anthony's Diner | 321 Railroad St | Phone 802-748-3613

1:00 p Explore St Johnsbury

     Option 09-C Self-guided walking tour
    Option 09-D EXTRA COST ITEM: Guided walking tour of St Johnsbury and attractions  (Note: for those who have difficulty walking uphill, there is a  1:00 p Transit Bus from the Welcome Center to St Johnsbury House bus stop then Walk to History & Heritage Center)
              1:15 p  St Johnsbury History & Heritage Center | 421 Summer St
              2:30 p  Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium | 1302 Main St
              4:00 p  St Johnsbury Athenaeum | 1171 Main St

5:15 p  Dinner

     Option 09-E  EXTRA COST ITEM: Tour and Dinner at St Johnsbury Distillery |

                               4 Eastern Ave | 802-424-1146
   Option 09-F  Self Funded: Dinner on your own

7:00 p  Cultural Event

     Option 09-G  EXTRA COST ITEM Performance at Catamount Arts | 115 Eastern Ave
     Option 09-H  Self-guided exploration of nightlife

9:00p  Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight stay at St Johnsbury

8:00 a Depart St. Johnsbury, VT

8:15 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

10:00 a Arrive Orleans, VT

     Option 10-A EXTRA COST ITEM: Visit  Jay Peak Resort for lunch and a tram ride to the top of the mountain

                10:05 a Board bus to Jay Peak
             11:00 a Lunch at Jay Peak
             11:30 a Tram Ride to top of the summit of Jay Peak at an elevation of 

                          3,862 feet (1,177 m) for amazing vistas
              1:00 p Board bus to return to Orleans

        Option 10-B  Guests remain onboard for the “rare mileage” move to Newport Yard so Locomotives can reposition to south end of the train with  LUNCH SERVED at 12:15 in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room for those remaining onboard,

2:45 p Guests board AAPRCO Special
2:00 p Depart Orleans, VT

6:00 p DINNER SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

7:00 p Arrive Bellows Falls, VT; overnight in Bellows Falls Railroad Yard
7:30 p Guests may detrain to do a self-guided exploration of Bellow Falls
9:00p  Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight stay at Bellows Falls Yard

 8:00 a Depart Bellows Falls, VT

 8:15 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

 8:15 a Arrive Steamtown Road – Green Mountain Yard for Train Servicing 
10:15 a Depart Steamtown Road along the Williams River via Ludlow, VT

12:15 p LUNCH SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

 3:00 p Arrive Burlington, VT

      Option 11-A – Guests Explore Burlington self-guided (instead of Champlain

                               Valley Dinner Train) and dinner on own.
    Option 11-B – EXTRA COST ITEM: Champlain Valley Dinner Train

                                      3:30 p Board Champlain Valley Dinner Train
                                      4:00 p Champlain Valley Dinner Train Departs Burlington
                                      6:30 p Champlain Valley Dinner Train Arrives Burlington

9:00p  Guests return to AAPRCO Cars for Overnight at Burlington’s Vermont Rail System Yard

 8:00 a BREAKFAST SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room 

 9:00 a Guests free to explore Burlington (self-guided)

11:30 a Guests must be onboard AAPRCO Special

12:00 p Depart Burlington, VT

12:15 LUNCH SERVED in BLUE RIDGE CLUB Dining Room

 2:03 p Arrive Rutland, VT

             Note: Guests remain onboard while locomotives are repositioned to other 

             end of train

 3:03 p Depart Rutland, VT

 5:25 p Arrive Albany-Rensselaer, NY

      Option 12-A  Guests remain onboard AAPRCO Cars Overnight (ONLY after switching is completed).
     Option 12-B  Guests depart for home.

 6:15 p  Amtrak crews Switch railcars off Amtrak Special

NOTE: Guest may not detrain nor board cars during switching operations

10:00 p Guests may board Cars (only if Amtrak Crews have finished switching) and

              remain overnight in Albany-Rensselaer Yard