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Private Railcar Colonial Crafts

Private passenger car COLONIAL CRAFTS is available for lease and charter over all railroads in the U Full meal and beverage service is available.

CHARTER INFORMATION

COLONIAL CRAFTS is available for lease and charter over all railroads in the United States and Canada. The CRAFTS can sleep up to nine guests and seat 32 in the lounge and private rooms. Our Porter/Steward and staff are ready to serve our guests every need. Popular destinations include San Diego, a one-day round trip that can include the zoo, waterfront and Tijuana as activiti

es. San Francisco and return requires two days, but, most of our guests stretch their visit to a three or more day long weekend to better enjoy the delights of California's fun city. And the train ride is one of the prettiest we travel. Some of our other popular destinations are Seattle, Denver, Chicago and New Orleans. Private car vacations are often combined with special events. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, family reunions are just a few of the many special events which can be celebrated on the train. We also cater to business travelers who need private, luxurious, but, affordable transportation for executives and staffs who want both a chance to relax and meet in a congenial atmosphere. If COLONIAL CRAFTS would fit your transportation and entertainment plans, we will be happy to design a travel itinerary for you aboard COLONIAL CRAFTS. Description

COLONIAL CRAFTS entered service at Chicago on June 4, 1949 in the consist of Pennsylvania Railroad Train No. 70, bound for New York. The 'CRAFTS' was one of an 8 car series of 3 bedroom, drawing room, buffet lounge cars which in turn was part of a 95 car order by the Pennsylvania Railroad placed in 1946. The other cars of the Colonial series were the CABINS, FLAGS, ARMS, HOUSES, LANTERNS, SCOUTS, and DOORWAYS. COLONIAL CRAFTS is the sole intact survivor. Statistics

Built: 1949 at Pullman-Standard,
Chicago, IL, Lot No. 6792, Plan 4132
Length: 85 ft. Width: 10 ft Height: 13 ft. 6 in. Weight: 139,300 lbs.

06/29/2024

While doing a little “spring cleaning” I discovered the big tables are easily removed and look at the stamp on each one that was obscured by the wall. The unbelievable amount of original items still on this car amazes me more every day!

06/06/2024

Ride the 2024 FINGER LAKES SPECIAL:
AAPRCO Convention & SPECIAL VINTAGE PRIVATE TRAIN EXCURSION from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY or return. June 11/15, 2024

We are all sold out on bedrooms for our upcoming trip across the Finger Lakes Railroad but are offering a few spots for day riders only.

Price is $500 per person for the AAPRCO days and light meals, snacks and refreshments will be served. Also if you are not a member of AAPRCO please join the organization for only $90 a year.

I also have space available for the deadheads to get the Colonial Crafts to and from the main trip.
Price for those trips is $50 for Philadelphia to NYC and $100 for the NYC to Albany or returns.

Contact us right away if you are interested as space is limited and coming up soon!

Saturday, June 8th, 2024 $50
3:25 p.m. Depart Philadelphia
4:50 p.m. Arrive New York City

Sunday, June 9th, 2024 $100
11:20 a.m. Depart New York City
1:51 p.m. Arrive Albany-Rensselaer, NY

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 $500
8:00 a.m. Depart Albany-Rensselaer, NY Amtrak Station
8:30 a.m. Pass Schenectady, NY
9:45 a.m. Pass Utica, NY
11:00 a.m. Arrive Syracuse, NY Interchange with Finger Lakes Ry where passengers can enjoy the fresh air with Open Vestibule Riding on the Finger Lakes Railway!
12:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse, NY
4:30 p.m. Arrive Geneva, NY
5:15 p.m. Pass Shortsville, NY
6:00 p.m. Arrive Canandaigua, NY

Saturday, June 15th, 2024 $500
8:00 a.m. Depart Canandaigua
8:30 a.m. Pass Shortsville
9:15 a.m. Pass Geneva
12:15 p.m. Arrive Martisco for Station tour of Central Railway Historical Society
1:45 p.m. Depart Martisco
2:00 p.m. Arrive Syracuse - Drop Finger Lakes power pick up Amtrak power
3:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse as Amtrak special
6:30 p.m. Arrive Albany-Rensselaer

Sunday, June 16th, 2024 $100
4:30 p.m. Depart Albany-Rensselaer
7:05 p.m. Arrive New York City

Monday, June 17th, 2024 $50
10:52 a.m. Depart New York City
12:15 p.m. Arrive Philadelphia

05/05/2024

Ride the 2024 FINGER LAKES SPECIAL:
5-Day AAPRCO Convention & SPECIAL VINTAGE PRIVATE TRAIN EXCURSION from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY June 11-15, 2024

Come join us on another exciting AAPRCO convention train that features rare mileage on the Finger Lakes Railway. We are partnering with the historic NYC 3 so this fabulous car will also be available for you to enjoy. All meals onboard will prepared by our wonderful chef Maria and her assistant chef Sarah. All beverages including alcohol and wine are complimentary onboard.

Price is $4500 per person with double occupancy for rooms A, B and C and triple occupancy for Drawing Room D (The Elvis Suite).

Contact us right away if you are interested as space is going fast for this unique rare mileage off Amtrak adventure! If you would like to board in Philadelphia or NYC to ride the deadhead segments that can be arranged with your booking.

Here is the proposed trip itinerary (provided by AAPRCO)

Tuesday, June 11th
8:00 a.m. Depart Albany-Rensselaer, NY Amtrak Station
8:30 a.m. Pass Schenectady, NY
9:45 a.m. Pass Utica, NY
11:00 a.m. Arrive Syracuse, NY Interchange with Finger Lakes Ry where passengers can enjoy the fresh air with Open Vestibule Riding on the Finger Lakes Railway!
12:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse, NY
4:30 p.m. Arrive Geneva, NY
5:15 p.m. Pass Shortsville, NY
6:00 p.m. Arrive Canandaigua, NY
7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at Twisted Rail Brew Pub with Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drink ticket

Wednesday, June 12th
Train parked in Canandaigua, NY
Annual meeting presentations & Convention events

Thursday, June 13th
Train parked in Canandaigua, NY
Annual meeting presentations & Convention events
12:00 p.m. Luncheon Cruise on the steamboat Lady Canandaigua
6:00 p.m. Car Party onboard Special Train with Heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar

Friday, June 14th, 2024
8:00 a.m. Depart Canandaigua
8:30 a.m. Arrive Shortsville
9:15 a.m. Arrive Geneva for a la carte off-train events & excursions (To Be Announced)

Saturday, June 15th, 2024
9:15 a.m. Depart Geneva
12:15 p.m. Arrive Martisco for Station tour of Central Railway Historical Society
1:45 p.m. Depart Martisco
2:00 p.m. Arrive Syracuse - Drop Finger Lakes power pick up Amtrak power
3:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse as Amtrak special
6:30 p.m. Arrive Albany-Rensselaer

04/12/2024

One of our passengers took some awesome footage of the Crafts immersed in the Eclipse. Nice job Mike Vandermause!

Time-lapse of the 2024 total solar eclipse as seen from Burlington Vermont aboard the private rail car Colonial Crafts. Full video on this adventure coming n...

04/09/2024

It’s been an amazing trip so far aboard the Colonial Crafts to Burlington, Vermont! Great times shared by the owners, staff and wonderful guests!

02/22/2024

Join us for an exceptional three-day excursion aboard the historic Colonial Crafts as we make our way from New York City to Burlington, Vermont, all while savoring the once-in-a-lifetime experience of observing a total solar eclipse.

Itinerary:

Sunday April 7th, 2024
•2:19pm: Depart New York City Penn Station on the rear of Amtrak train 291 the Ethan Allen Express.
•5:04pm: Departing Albany enjoy drinks and appetizers before enjoying a chef made dinner in the spacious lounge.
•9:55pm: Arrive Burlington, Vermont and settle into your private room while Vermont Railway whisks our cars over to a private car track alongside Lake Champlain.

Monday April 8th, 2024
•8:00am-10:00am: As you awake with the morning views of Lake Champlain join us for breakfast in the lounge.
•2:14pm: Eclipse begins as you enjoy it from what venue you’ve selected. There’s a huge list of events all over the surrounding city to choose from.
•3:26pm-3:29pm: Witness totality as the Sun will be completely blocked by our Moon as it passes between the Sun and Earth, darkening the skies as if it were dusk. In the case of clouds, it will be as dark as the middle of the night. Vermont saw its last total solar eclipse in 1932, and Burlington won't see another until 2106.
•4:37pm: Eclipse is over and you’re free to enjoy the evening in beautiful Burlington as others fight the hours of traffic home. Return to the railcar for drinks and snacks before another nights sleep in your compartment.

Tuesday April 9th, 2024
•8:00am-10:00am: Awake to the smell of coffee prepared and join your fellow travelers for breakfast. Take a morning stroll along the bike path that runs between the railcars and the lake.
•10:10am: We depart on Amtrak train 290 the Ethan Allen Express.
•1:00pm: Enjoy lunch as our train leaves Vermont and rolls into New York State.
•2:56pm-3:11pm: Enjoy a fresh air break in Albany and then settle in for a beautiful ride along the Hudson River.
•5:46pm: Arrival in New York City and the end of a memorable journey.

Price:

$3000 per person (Rooms A, B and C double occupancy, Drawing room D triple occupancy)
Fare includes travel from New York City to Burlington and return. Two nights aboard the Railcar while parked in Burlington. Meals aboard the car prepared by our amazing chef and all drinks including alcoholic beverages. Also provided will be a welcome gift that includes eclipse viewing glasses.

If you are interested let me know through messenger as soon as possible because this unique trip will sell fast! Payment can be made by check, PayPal or Zelle once I have you marked down to attend.

01/09/2024

Happy Birthday Elvis from the Colonial Crafts! 🎂🎉

Check out Trainguy32's video.

12/29/2023

We will be deadheading all three cars tomorrow from Philadelphia to New York on train 42. If anyone would like to ride along it’s only $50!

12/25/2023

I hope Santa makes it to railcars because we’re ready! Wishing our past passengers and hopefully soon to be new ones a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🎁

12/14/2023

Happy Birthday to our amazing Porter Andre Barry! Anyone who has ridden our trips when Andre is on board knows the energy and enthusiasm he brings along on every ride. We are looking forward to our annual New Years adventure to Pittsburgh where Andre will be onboard to celebrate 2024 with all of our passengers! 🎁🎉🥳🎈🎂

12/11/2023

We still have space available for today’s deadhead up the Northeast Corridor. All three cars will be on the headend of train 90 departing Washington DC at 757pm and arrive NYC at 1123pm. You can get on or off at stops in between if you’d like. Cost is only $99 so come along!

12/07/2023

There sure is a lot of Tuscan Red still around in Philadelphia!

12/04/2023

Mike did an excellent job showcasing our wonderful railcars in his most recent video!

There are still a couple spaces left for our exciting New Years trip so come join the fun!

We take an almost 5,200 rail adventure on board 3 historic luxury private rail cars! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I am beyond grateful to ha...

11/23/2023

11/21/2023

What better way to ring in the New Year than aboard a group of private railroad cars traveling through the heart of Pennsylvania!? Come aboard for an exciting adventure on the Colonial Crafts, Salisbury Beach and Lamberts Point to Pittsburgh to join in all the festivities. At Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, you can explore the Cultural District like never before. Gather your friends and family and enjoy free art and entertainment in the many theaters, galleries and one-of-a-kind spaces. This year’s celebration will feature outdoor stages, public art installations, visual arts galleries, a New Year's Eve Parade and, of course, fireworks! All of this culminates with the Countdown to Midnight and the raising of the Future of Pittsburgh Ball. Visit TrustArts.org/FirstNightPGH for the full schedule of events.

Bedrooms/double occupancy: $1400
Roomette/single occupancy: $600
Open section/single occupancy $450

05/31/2023

The Crafts on the back of Amtrak’s 50 - The Cardinal making a brief station stop at Dyer, IN on the evening of May 30, 2023 on the way back home to Philly via New York after an 8 day transcontinental charter.

05/21/2023

It’s 1949 all over again on the Colonial Crafts ..

05/21/2023

We brought the Colonial Crafts home for Pullman Days weekend at the National Historic Site. Built across the street in 1949 she’s back where she came from for the first time in 74 years!

04/24/2023

This trip is coming together nicely and is going to be a lot of fun. If you are still thinking about going along:

1. We had a last minute cancellation for one bedroom on the full trip (see below)

2. One double bedroom available Chicago-Emeryville one way only

3. 2 open section berths on the Salisbury Beach for any segment.

Call or drop Matt an email for more information!

03/19/2023

Drop us an email for more info!

03/19/2023

Drop Matt Reinert an email for more info!

02/19/2023

Start making your plans. You never know who might show up 😉

Historic Pullman Foundation’s annual celebration will take place at Pullman National Historical Park May 20-21 Historic Pullman Foundation (HPF) is thrilled to host its second annual Pullman Railroad Days: People, Progress […]

12/22/2022

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/04/2022

Fourth year of taking part in Tiny Tim’s Toy Shop Santa Train charter from Ashland, VA down to Williamsburg and back successfully is in the books.

This is a Saturday trip we always look forward to and unfortunately had to leave the Salisbury Beach and the Lamberts Point at home but this trip was a lot of fun nonetheless 😉

11/29/2022

Last minute positioning moves NYP-ALB run on 11/30 and ALB-BOS on 12/1. Drop us a line if you want to ride along.

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Philadelphia, PA

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http://www.colonialcraftsrailcar.com/

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