August 24 – 30, 2006 “Steam to the Big Easy”. American Rail Excursions, Inc. offers Chicago/St. Louis roundtrip excursion to New Orleans. Recently restored SP Mikado #745 will be put on our train at Kansas City for the trip to New Orleans, its birthplace. Cars return to St. Louis/Chicago by a largely different route. All meals included while traveling. Full beverage service in afternoon and evenings after dinner. No extra charges for beverages. All meals prepared fresh by on-board chef. Meals and beverages served by attentive, professional stewards. Nostalgic cars as formerly used by major railroads have been fully modernized without losing their art deco charm. All cars approved by Amtrak for high-speed operation. Fares are $1,999 per person, double occupancy in double bedroom; $2,499 per person in roomette (very limited – passengers are urged to persuade a friend to accompany them and reserve a double bedroom): $3,499 per person, single occupancy in double bedroom and $2,999 per person, double occupancy in suite (two double bedrooms ensuited). Checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard and Discover accepted in payment. Call 313-300-8411 to make reservations. Or send payment to American Rail Excursions, Inc., P.O. Box 2345, Dearborn, MI 48123-2345. Information: Call 313-300-8411 or e-mail to tickets@americanrail.com Web site: www.americanrail.com Web Page: http://www.americanrail.com
Not sure on the status but I was just sent pics of her for my Nor-Cal SP Connection site. The fellow was from the group that restored her and also supplied their website: www.lasta.org Should be some more info there.
