Northern Sky Charters

10/21/2024

Remember when AAPRCO convention trips would take 6 days to get to the destination city on track never seen by private rail cars?. All the while with Jim Larson at the helm. He was a master and knew every route, switch, alternate route. There was never a question he couldn't answer. And answer correctly. R.I.P. Jim. Then we spent 3 days at the convention city. Open house was a gas with everyone laughing or talking about trips they've taken. A tradition which still goes on to this day are the tenderloin sliders which happen in the after hours party on the Sky and Dreams. There were always a couple of hours for a crew party at a park or lakeside after shopping, cleaning, scrubbing trucks, washing windows, and laundry. After the convention festivities there would be another 4 or 5 days to get home again going 40 mph through nowhere land. All the while being towed by Amtrak locomotives. Now those were convention trips.!!! 2 weeks of sheer bliss.

09/06/2024

We have a couple of rooms available for the Vermont Fall Colors trip. This 13 day trip is $11,900 per bedroom. Double occupancy. This price is all inclusive except gratuities. Great views , great service , great food. The available rooms are on the Northern Dreams but you will have full access to both cars.

03/23/2023

We have updated our menu suggestions to showcase our new chef's talents. Go to www.northernsky.com to see them

Northern Sky Private Rail Charter is available for Rail Vacations and Excursions. Call today to book your luxury rail charter.

02/27/2023

We have rooms available for the AAPRCO trip to convention to New Orleans via San Antonio in late april into early May. The cost is $9800 per bedroom with double occupancy. Get in touch with David Kugler. [email protected]

07/11/2022

Coming home on #8 / 28. Due in Chicago Tuesday 7/12

03/30/2022

We still have a room available for the Sugar train express. Your room will be on the Northern Dreams but you will have full access to the dome on the Northern Sky. Chicago to Chicago 15 days all inclusive (except gratuities) for 2 people, $14,500. Includes rare mileage in Florida. Call David 262-293-3755

02/18/2022

We have a cancellation for the AAPRCO Sugar train Express. The dates are from April 19 to May 2. The trip is from Chicago to miami round trip. When we get to Miami we will spend 4 days touring Florida with a steam locomotive. The all inclusive cost (except gratuities) is $14,500 for 2 people. Please contact David at 262-293-3755

11/01/2021

Our cars are presently in storage for the winter. There is always something to be repaired and updated. We are taking charter reservations for 2022. Please check our new website www.northernsky.com and then go to "about" and then "calendar" to view available dates.

Northern Sky Private Rail Charter is available for Rail Vacations and Excursions. Call today to book your luxury rail charter.

08/31/2021

Looking for a low cost trip with fabulous viewing? Starting in Chicago heading west on the Empire Builder. Wisconsin is beautiful. Once we reach the Mississippi River we follow it north to Minneapolis. After being rocked to sleep, waking to the smell of cinnamon rolls, or blueberry bread and fresh coffee is a joy. Reaching East Glacier National Park and the Rocky mountains is awesome. Snaking our way through the mountains to Whitefish is fabulous with the Flathead river 100 feet below in some spots. The train splits in Spokane a few hours later. We continue on to Portland at the rear of the train arriving in the morning. This train turns the same day and departs in the afternoon heading east hooking up with the other half arriving from Seattle. If we went to Seattle we would be behind the locomotive for 5 days. Instead we go to Portland and get to be rearmost. Another day of mountain viewing as we head for the high plains and more scrumptious meals. The next morning finds us arriving in Minneapolis following the river south to Wisconsin and the rolling hills. Chicago comes quickly in the afternoon. A 5 day run, 4500 miles, and 7 states. Call today for custom pricing. 870-670-5951

10/03/2020

We are just returning from a fabulous trip to Vermont on the AAPRCO Special. Our cars are going to be put away for the winter starting November 1. Call us today and book your 2021 adventure. 870-670-5951 David Kugler

06/16/2020

Call today for rider info. 870-670-5951

06/08/2020

Amtrak has lifted the ban on moving private rail cars. We are covid free and available. Denver and New Orleans are two great destinations with great parking. No need for hotels. Stay on the car. Call today 870-670-5951

06/02/2020

Tired of being cooped up? Looking for a safe covid free vacation? Amtrak is now moving private cars. Call today for travel opportunities in the United States. 870-670-5951

05/12/2020

Soon there will be another train from Chicago to Minneapolis. I just found out that a grant has been issued. What a perfect day trip through Wisconsin and along the Mississippi. Watch for dates and times

03/12/2020

We at Northern Sky want everyone to know that we are doing whatever possible and setting up protocol to deal with COVIS 19. This will be before , during , and after every trip.

02/14/2020

This year's AAPRCO convention will be held in Burlington Vt. Interested in going? You can ride on two of the best private rail cars in America. Call 870-670-5951. Here's the itinerary.
NORTHERN SKY AAPRCO 2020

AMERICAN AUTUMN EXPLORER
September 21, 2020—October 3, 2020

September 21--Monday Depart: Chicago 8:30 pm

September 22—Tuesday Arrive: Niagara Falls 10:00am

September 23—Wednesday Depart: Niagara Falls 8:00 am
Arrive: Thendara, NY 4:00 pm

September 24—Thursday Depart:Thendara, NY 8:00 am
Arrive: Saratoga Springs 6:00 pm

September 25—Friday Sightseeing in Saratoga Springs

September 26—Saturday Depart: Saratoga Springs 8:00am
Arrive: Albany-Rensselaer 4:00 pm

September 27—Sunday Depart: Albany-Rensselaer 8:00am
Arrive: Burlington, VT 3:00 pm

September 28, 29, 30 AAPRCO Convention

October 1—Thursday Depart: Burlington, VT 8:00am
Arrive: Albany-Rensselaer 4:00 pm

October 2—Friday Depart: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak 49 7:05 pm

October 3—Saturday Arrive: Chicago 9:45 am

Note: All times are tentative and subject to change

01/21/2020

We filled our position move for May of this year. If anyone out there wants to be put on our mailing list for future possibilities, send me your email address. I won't send you any junk or spam. And I won't share it with anyone else. David Kugler [email protected]

01/05/2020

Happy New Year Y'all.....a big thank you to all who responded to our trip in may. We are officially sold out, and we have a waiting list. The Northern Sky and the Berlin together make an unequaled set. Let's see if we can do this again in 2020.