PLEASURE TRAVELING
IN STYLE

with RAIL EXCURSIONS on

THE SCOTTISH THISTLE

A Rare Classic Train Car Available for Private U.S. Travel

Extraordinary Personal Travel

Make the Scottish thistle your own for the trip of a lifetime. Return to the Golden Age of Railroading Travel in a setting of gracious luxury as your personal staff tends to your needs.

Enjoy the views from a truly unique setting., through the picture window of your salon, from the elegant dining room as you enjoy your chef's latest creation or from the open air rear platform!

Visit all the friends and family you have been meaning to see, and do it in style. A more unique setting does not exist for a family reunion, school class reunion, honeymoon or other special event!

Customize Your Rail Itinerary

The possibilities are unlimited, whether it be a one day mini-adventure or taking the transcontinental Sunset Limited between Los Angeles and Miami. Most destinations put you right in the heart of the city, only a few blocks away from where you want to be.

Flexibility

The Scottish Thistle can carry you to-and-from any point on the AMTRAK system, from the wooded coastline of the Puget Sound through the majestic Rocky Mountains to the polo fields of Florida, from the fall colors of New England to the beach front tracks along the Pacific.

Pre-Positioning

The service permits you to have the Scottish Thistle at any rail location in the country for our business event or the start of your travel adventure.

Suggested Destinations

SAN DIEGO: Arrive in revitalized downtown, only two blocks from the breathtaking bay.
SALINAS: gateway to Carmel, Pebble Beach and historic Monterey.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA: jewel of the West, by day and by night.
SEATTLE, WA: the Emerald City nestled between Puget Sound and the Cascades.
PORTLAND, OR: the city of Roses at the base of majestic Mt Hood.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT: a few blocks from Temple Square and the Salt Palace.
ARIZONA: where sun casts alluring shadows on mountains and desert.
SAN ANTONIO: the Alamo and famous River Walk at your doorstep.
NEW ORLEANS: The French Quarter and "all that Jazz"
FLORIDA: has it all: Disney World, the Cape, beaches, and lots more.
DENVER: the beautiful Mile High City
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS , West Virginia: the resort at your doorstep.
SANTA FE, NM: rich in history, cultural center of the southwest.

Diane Bower enjoys a special birthday traveling on The Scottish Thistle for a day at Del Mar.

Amenities & Essentials

EXTRA LARGE OBSERVATION LOUNGE
OPEN REAR PLATFORM
DINING ROOM FOR FULL MEAL SERVICE
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH TV, VCR, RADIO, STEREO
TWO SPACIOUS DOUBLE STATEROOMS WITH INDIVIDUAL VANITIES
TWO BATHS WITH SHOWERS
AIR CONDITIONING
DUAL ENERGY HEATING SYSTEM
TERMINAL TELEPHONE CONNECTION
FULLY EQUIPPED LARGE GALLEY
STANDBY POWER DIESEL GENERATOR
AMTRAK FULLY COMPATIBLE

Cost

Charter fees for the Scottish Thistle vary with itinerary, number of passengers and other factors and start at approximately $3,800 per day. An exact charter fee can be determined once an itinerary is established. All staff, meals and refreshments are included in charter fee.