16/06/2024
The Francis L Suter owner and crew would like to wish all of the Dads a very happy Father's Day
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Amtrak Certified, the Francis L Suter is an exclusive Private Railroad Passenger Car built in 1914 b Want a vacation you will never forget?
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Want to travel in a life style that will make your friends envious? Want to be the center of attention at your next cocktail party or family event? See the USA in one the most unique ways, via an exclusive Private Railroad Passenger Car. Think of a private yacht on steel wheels. Amtrak Certified, this passenger car includes a lounge with working wood burning fire place, two bedrooms, separate bath
rooms, dining room, and kitchen; all connected to most any Amtrak passenger train and travel up to 110 MPH throughout the Continental US. Add a chef and porter, and your family will be pampered while taking in magnificent views some of which are only visible by rail. History:
The Francis L Suter was built by Pullman in 1914 for the Pennsylvania Railroad as an working executive Railroad Car for the PRR President or Vice President plus his secretary and crew. For most of its life it was called the Illinois and numbered 7506. In 1957 it was numbered 7503 and named the Harrisburg. It passed into private ownership in 1971. After passing through several owners, in 1992 was purchased by the previous owner who over several years made many prudent restorations, this railcar now looks again like a truly executive business railroad car. In December 2015 the current owner, Richard Stewart, purchased this railcar and created Private Rail Charters, LLC. Last Year’s Charters (some examples):
In October 2015, Mr. & Mrs. Stewart entertained 16 family members on a New York City to Pittsburgh 2-day round trip to see the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Fall Foliage color changes plus famous Horseshoe Shoe Curve, among many other beautiful sites. In May 2015, a private client and family chartered this same railcar for a 10-day vacation from Washington, DC to Chicago, Denver, California, Oregon, state of Washington and back to Washington, DC. This trip included a Philadelphia area Chef.
08/04/2024
Burlington, Vt for the solar eclipse.
02/02/2024
On this day February 2nd, 2024 at 7:10am. The Francis L Suter did emerge from the train shed and did NOT see its shadow. As tradition would dictate this would mean an early Spring.
Happy Ground Hog Day!
24/12/2023
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
WE WISH YOU PEACE, PROSPERITY, HEALTH & GREAT HAPPINESS THIS JOYOUS
HOLIDAY SEASON AND DURING THE YEAR AHEAD.
04/07/2023
Wishing you a happy and healthy Independence Day!🇺🇸
18/06/2023
The Francis L Suter owner and crew would like to wish all of the Dads a very happy Father's Day.
29/05/2023
The Francis L Suter owner and crew would like to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day as we remember the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.
02/02/2023
On this day February 2nd, 2023 at 7:08am. The Francis L Suter did emerge from the train shed and did see its shadow. As tradition would dictate this would mean 6 more weeks of winter.
Happy Ground Hog Day!
27/12/2022
We were extremely excited to participate in Military Railroad Society Operations Sargent Santa 2022. We are pleased to share this wonderful tour video of our railcar the Francis L Suter.
Richard Stewart, conducts a tour of his rail car Francis L. Suter.Features:This refurbished and Amtrak certified 1914 Pullman heavyweight business car railro...
26/12/2022
We were extremely happy to participate in Military Railroad Society Operation Sargent Santa 2022! Please enjoy this interview with the owner of the Francis L Suter
Richard Stewart, Born in 1945 Pennsylvania, inBryn Mawr.Features:This refurbished and Amtrak-certified 1914 Pullman heavyweight business car railroad car in...
19/12/2022
18/12/2022
We still have trains departing this evening at 5:00pm & 6:30pm.
Please follow the "event parking" signs down Washington Blvd, to Taylor Ave, to around the Matthew Jones house, and finally to Training Area 6 for boarding. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled train ride.
Need a ticket? Click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-sgt-santa-tickets-459317359587?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. George Prince)
16/12/2022
The 2022 Operation Sgt. Santa 2022 trainset would not be complete without Private Rail Charters’s, Francis L Suter. A 1914 executive car built to run on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
We are on the second and final weekend of Operation Sgt. Santa train leaving the station. It was so great seeing all the families these weekends and we couldn’t be more excited for this weekend's 12 trips at Fort Eustis with our friends at The Military Railroad Society.
To experience Francis L Suter and meet Sgt. Santa, check the link below for available tickets for the last weekend of trips this year.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
Can’t join us this year? Sponsor a military family at armysteam.com
16/12/2022
Santa is waiting for you this weekend Fort Eustis! Take a ride aboard one of five vintage passenger cars on the Operation Sergeant Santa train. Shown here is Sergeant Santa himself aboard the Francis L. Suter, a 1914 Pullman built observation car. A few tickets are still available for this luxurious railcar on December 17th and 18th. Small children may ride for free. A DOD card holder must be present to gain access to the train.
Find tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. George Prince)
11/12/2022
Glad to be apart of this wonderful event.
Thank you everyone for a successful first day of Operation Sergeant Santa 2022!
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning for our first departure at 11am! Trains will depart at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm. Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to your scheduled train ride to ensure boarding the train safely.
Purchase tickets for December 11th here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-sgt-santa-tickets-459313798937
09/12/2022
The Francis L Suter is all decorated for Christmas!
We are excited to be holding the markers for this year's Operation Sgt. Santa at Fort Eustis.
Come ride the rails with us as The Military Railroad Society hosts multiple hour long trips over the next two weekends, starting tomorrow!
To be a passenger on the Francis L Suter and have the chance to meet Sgt. Santa, check the link below for available tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
Can’t join us this year? Sponsor a military family at armysteam.com
09/12/2022
It certainly feels like it’s “the night before Christmas”
As we wrap up our series of historic railroad advertisements, we are filled with excitement to share our cars with so many families this coming weekend.
The Military Railroad Society has put a tremendous amount of work into making their four upcoming trips incredibly special and we are grateful to take part.
If you are excited for a train trip and have the opportunity to meet Sgt. Santa, there are still tickets to purchase at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
Can’t join us this year? Sponsor a military family at armysteam.com
08/12/2022
The Holidays are coming and do you know what that means?… Operation Sgt. Santa is in full effect! It has the feeling of a Holiday Homecoming just like in this winter time ad from The Pennsylvania Railroad.
The team at the Military Railroad Society have spent the week beautifully decorating our cars in preparation for the 1 hour trips over the next two weekends.
Are you in the Fort Eustis area, interested in a train ride on one of five historic rail cars, and excited to meet Sgt. Santa himself? Purchase your ticket at the link below, the first train is leaving the station in less than 7 days!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
Can’t join us this year? Sponsor a military family at armysteam.com
Stay tuned for a first look at our decorated railcars!
07/12/2022
Our fourth piece of artwork on display throughout the cars of this year’s Operation Sgt. Santa is “Forward... all along the line!” Illustrating a 'united' effort of the public, railroads, and military working towards one common goal.
Our partners at the Military Railroad Society have been hard at work preparing for their four upcoming trips at Fort Eustis this month.
If you are looking to take part in these special trips for Retired Military and Active Duty Servicemen and Women for Operation Sgt. Santa and don’t have a ticket yet, buy yours today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
Can’t join us this year? Sponsor a military family at armysteam.com
06/12/2022
For the third iteration in our series this week, here is another from the Pennsylvania Railroad's Buy War Bonds & Stamps collection.
With this series, we are highlighting the artwork that will be adorning the walls of our passenger cars during the Military Railroad Society’s upcoming trips. Their four upcoming trips this December are for Retired Military and Active Duty Servicemen and Women for Operation Sgt. Santa at Fort Eustis!
Spots are limited, buy your tickets today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
05/12/2022
Our series of vintage railroad military and Christmas themed advertisements continues with an ad from 1944 that ran in LIFE Magazine. Depicted is a veteran returning from war to his previous post as a Pennsylvania Railroad Trainmen, highlighting many PRR staff who left their post on the railroad to serve in the United States Armed Forces.
Continuing with that theme, our friends at the Military Railroad Society are hosting Retired Military and Active Duty Servicemen and Women for Operation Sgt. Santa at Fort Eustis!
Are you interested in the 1 hour train ride aboard one of the 5 historic railcars participating this year?
Are you active duty, retired or a DOD card holder (or have a family member who is)?
If you answered yes to any of these questions - then we have a special treat for you!
Buy your tickets today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
04/12/2022
To kick off our series of vintage railroad military and Christmas themed advertisements that we will be featuring during this year’s Operation Sgt. Santa, here is a Pennsylvania Railroad War Bonds and Stamps ad from LIFE Magazine circa 1944.
Are you Active Duty or Retired military and interested in this years Operation Sgt. Santa?
Head over to the Military Railroad Society ticket page to book a ride on one of 4 trips this December at Fort Eustis!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
03/12/2022
Our friends at the Military Railroad Society will be running 4 trips in December at Fort Eustis as part of Operation Sgt. Santa. The Francis L Suter will be part of the five car train.
To celebrate the trips, this week we will be sharing some vintage railroad military and Christmas themed advertisements that will be adorning the walls of our passenger cars for Sgt. Santa
If you are looking to take part in these special trips for Retired Military and Active Duty Servicemen and Women for Operation Sgt. Santa and don't have a ticket yet, buy yours today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/military-railroad-society-50335034973
Can't join us this year? Sponsor a military family at armysteam.com
19/11/2022
Enjoying a welcoming wood burning fireplace on board the Private Railroad Car PRR 7503 while passing through historic Horseshoe Curve.
29/05/2022
Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose with Richard Stewart, owner of the historic private passenger car Francis L. Suter.
Administrator Bose spoke at a fundraiser for the support of the Historic Pullman Foundation. Three historic private Pullman-built passenger cars were on display in Amtrak's Chicago Union Station for the fundraiser. Guests of the event were able to tour the cars.
The Francis L. Suter was built in 1914 by Pullman and included a wood burning fireplace. The fireplace, in the background, is still functioning.
The Francis L. Suter is available for charters here: http://www.privaterailcharters.com/
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