Central Coast Chapter, NRHS

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WE WILL START ACCEPTING BOOKINGS NOVEMBER 1,2011

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CELEBRATING THE ARIZONA CENTENNIAL ALL STEAM PULLED EXCURSION USING THE ATSF 3751 4-8-4
LOS ANGELES TO THE GRAND CANYON WITH A SIDE TRIP TO PHOENIX OVER THE PEAVINE ROUTE

MAY 13-21, 2012

Trains and Travel International of Reno, Nevada is pleased to announce plans to jointly sponsor and operate "THE GRAND CANYON LIMITED" with the Central Coast Railway Club from Santa Clara, California. After a very successful operation of the Northern California Explorer excursion train in June over the BNSF Inside Gateway plans are moving forward to operate the next excursion train to Arizona celebrating this states centennial.

Operating plans call for The Grand Canyon Limited to be pulled by the ATSF 3751 4-8-4 steam locomotive from Los Angeles to Arizona and return. Additional plans are in the works to double head with the former CB&Q 4960 2-8-2 steam locomotive on the Grand Canyon Railroad between Williams and the South Rim roundtrip.

The final day by day itinerary is still being adjusted, but calls for this excursion train to operate Los Angeles-Barstow-Cadiz-Parker via Cajon Pass. From Parker the train will enter Arizona and run to Matthie, then on to Williams with a run up to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Departing from Williams the 3751 will lead the train south to Phoenix for celebrations related to the Arizona Centennial with a day trip up to Matthie and back to Phoenix for local folks before returning to Los Angeles via Parker.

Plans call for photo run-bys to be made on most days, freight traffic and timing permitting. This 11 day steam excursion will be operated under contract with Amtrak, BNSF and the Arizona & California Railroads. We want to stress to everyone that final written approvals and contracts are still pending and updates will be announced in future Newsletters.

Trains & Travel International will be the official reservation agent for this excursion. All reservations and ticket sales must be made through us. The Central Coast Railway Club will be in charge of the operating portion of this excursion.

Several options will be made available in both premium and regular class which will include domes, lounges and coaches. Folks will be able to purchase roundtrip, one-way and day tickets. We have started an Interest List on a first come first served basis.

Once the final ticket prices and details are announced those folks on the Interest List will have first choice to purchase tickets. If you would like to get on our Interest List please e mail us the number of seats that you desire, the class of service (Premium or Regular) and the type of seats (Dome-Lounge-Coach) E mail your request to: Chris@traintrips.biz We will send you back an e mail confirming your Interest Space. You will be able to change your options after all prices and details are announced.

THE PLANNED ITINERARY

Saturday, May 12: National Train Day. 3751 will be on display at LAUS

Day 1 Sunday May 13: Los Angeles to Barstow via Cajon Pass. A mid-morning departure from Los Angeles. 155 Miles.

Day 2 Monday May 14: Barstow to Parker 182 Miles. Between Cadiz and Parker on the Arizona and California Railroad. Lake Havasu City for hotels

Day 3 Tuesday May 15: Parker to Williams 256 Miles

Day 4 Wednesday May 16: Williams to Grand Canyon Round Trip 127 Miles. Doublehead with the CB&Q 4960. Option to passengers to stay overnight at the South Rim.

Day 5 Thursday May 17: Williams to Phoenix 206 Miles.

Day 6 Friday May 18: Layover in Phoenix.

Day 7 Saturday May 19: Phoenix to Matthie roundtrip 116 Miles.

Day 8 Sunday May 20: Phoenix to Parker 164 Miles. Optional bus return to Phoenix

Day 9 Monday May 21: Parker to Los Angeles 333 Miles. Very Long day.

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