"Berlin" Sleeping Car-Event Annoucement: Grand Central Terminal Celebrating 100 Years/ATD LINES RAILWAY BUSINESS CAR SERVICES

Travel onboard the BERLIN SLEEPING CAR and sleep in the Grand Central Terminal for "Centennial Parade of Trains Weekend" celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Grand Central Terminal.

The BERLIN Sleeping Car travels by being added to Amtrak trains. Amtrak Routes Map gives you an idea of the possible train destinations to consider when planning itinerary. The BERLIN SLEEPING CAR may be chartered by a family, group of friends, corporate travel or any combination. When you charter private railcar, you create your own railcar travel accommodations and destinations.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to stay in a private railroad car inside the world famous Grand Central Terminal. Join the BERLIN as we travel behind Amtrak Train #: 48, Lake Shore Limited , along the famed Water Level Route of the New York Central.

You will travel along the south shore of Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal, through the Finger Lakes region to Albany, capital of the Empire State. South of Albany, the route parallels the scenic Hudson River and terminates in New York City's Penn Station.

Passengers will have three days to tour New York City Attractions while having a front row seat for the GCT Centennial Parade of Trains festivities, which conclude May 12, 2013.

May 13, 2013 the BERLIN traveling the Northeast Corridor behind Amtrak Train #: 43, Pennsylvanian , enjoying the scenic highlights of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the Horseshoe Curve and the Allegheny Mountains as we traverse the Keystone state. Arriving in Pittsburgh, passengers originating in Chicago will be able to make an easy connection to the Chicago-bound Capitol Limited.

NOTE 1:Passengers stay overnight May 8, 2013 at a hotel of choice before re-joining the BERLIN in GCT Friday evening May 9, 2013.

NOTE 2: Passengers will have limited access to their rooms during hours when the BERLIN will be open for VIP, press and public tours.

In observance of the Grand Central Terminal's 100th Anniversary, Metro North Railroad, our host for the Centennial Parade of Trains weekend celebration, has invited several private cars to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event.Having our private cars open for press, VIP and public viewing is a Metro North mandated prerequisite for participation.Also, Amtrak does not allow occupied parking of private cars in busy Sunnyside Yard.Therefore, even though we would love to have our passengers have unlimited access to the BERLIN at all times, this is just not possible.Passengers must make hotel arrangements on their own for the evenings of May 8 and May 12 (See listing of suggested hotels below).Thank you for your understanding.

Tuesday May 7, 2013

We encourage you to arrive at Chicago Union Station one hour before departure time.The Lake Shore Limited departs Chicago at 9:30pm. Light snacks, sodas, beer and wine will be available before retiring for the evening.

Wednesday May 8, 2013

Sleep in or enjoy the scenery during this full day of travel on the rails with continental breakfast, lunch and late afternoon snacks provided. Our train arrives in New York City's Penn Station at 6:35pm with enough time to check into your hotel and enjoy a dinner at one of New York City's many fine restaurants.

Thursday May 9, 2013

You are on your own to explore the many sights, sounds, shops, theaters and museums of the Big Apple.

The BERLIN will be available for re boarding inside Grand Central Terminal Thursday evening after rush hour. Light snacks, sodas, beer and wine will be available before retiring for the evening.

Friday May 10, 2013

A continental breakfast will be served from 7:00am to 9:00am. Passengers are on their own for lunch and dinner. A Press event on the cars is scheduled for the morning at a time TBA. VIP receptions are for the PM at a time TBA. Passengers will have limited access to their rooms during these hours. Limited access 5/10/13 means that one bedroom will be available at all times for private passenger use and secured luggage storage. Doors to rooms will be open for Press and VIP's to have access to rooms.

The BERLIN will be available exclusively for private passengers in the evening at a time TBA. Light snacks, sodas, beer and wine will be available before retiring for the evening.

Saturday May 11, 2013

A continental breakfast will be served from 7:00am to 9:00am. Passengers are on their own for lunch and dinner. All private cars will be open for public tours from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Passengers will have limited access to their rooms during these hours. Limited access 5/11/13 means that one bedroom will be available at all times for private passenger use and secured luggage storage. Doors to rooms will be have a waist high Plexiglas barrier in place to prevent public entrance into the rooms. We recommend non secure personal belongings be stowed in showers away from sight.

The BERLIN will be available exclusively for private passengers after 5pm. Light snacks, sodas, beer and wine will be available before retiring for the evening.

Sunday May 12, 2013

A continental breakfast will be served from 7:00am to 9:00am.All private cars will be open for public tours from 10:00am to 3:00pm with passengers having limited access to their rooms during these hours. Limited access 5/12/13 means that one bedroom will be available at all times for private passenger use and secured luggage storage.Doors to rooms will be have a waist high Plexiglas barrier in place to prevent public entrance into the rooms.

We recommend non secure personal belongings be stowed in showers away from sight. Lunch, dinner and overnight accommodations are on your own as Amtrak does not permit overnight passengers in Sunnyside Yard.

Monday May 13, 2013

Passengers are encouraged to arrive at New York Penn Station one hour before departure at 10:52am. Lunch and dinner will be provided as we enjoy the many scenic vistas Pennsylvania has to offer, like the Allegheny Mountains, the world famous Horseshoe Curve and Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. Arrival in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 8:05pm.Passengers traveling back to Chicago will be able to board the westbound Capitol Limited scheduled through Pittsburgh at 11:48pm.