msm (03/09/83)
The following message is presented for your information. The sponsoring
organization is a non-profit railway museum.
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RENO WINTER WONDERLAND
April 2nd and April 3rd
Once again, the BAY AREA ELECTRIC RAILROAD ASSOCIATION will sponsor its first
annual first class rail trek to Reno, Nevada, on April 2nd and 3rd, 1983. This
extremely popular outing beckons to those who appreciate the amenities of
travel by private rail cars. This year's event promises to be the best ever.
Excursionists will meet at Amtrak's venerable 16th street depot in Oakland
where they will be greeted by their personal host and escort -- Neil Lang --
and will board the private car "Yerba Buena" which will be attached to the rear
of Amtrak's "San Francisco Zephyr". This car, previously used by the
association in similar outings, is under new ownership which has substantially
invested in its renovation; mechanical and structural components have been
rebuilt and interior appointments have been refurbished. The rear lounge has
been enlarged in area, a smart dining alcove has been created, and the pantry
has been expanded and rebuilt.
Once underway, your on-board staff will be available at all times to care for
your needs and wants. Full cocktail and lounge service will be available at
popular prices. Shortly after our departure from Martinez, a complementary
luncheon will be served in the dining room. With stomach content, relax in the
rear lounge or within one of the private rooms. This might be a good time to
finish that novel you've had on hand so long but never had the time to
complete.
Dashing east, the flatlands of the fertile Sacramento Valley will soon give way
to the flanks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Now may be the time to don a warm
jacket or coat and position yourself on the open rear platform. Photograph
opportunities will abound. Don't miss the spectacular views as we pass Cape
Horn. Slowing a bit, the train will commence its assult of the mountains. This
year, the sierras received a record snowfall -- the winter wonderland will be
at hand.
We'll be arriving in Reno in the early evening with ample time for a fine
dinner and a night of gamboling about the town. May good luck be with you.
But don't stay out too late; you'll not want to miss our morning departure on
Sunday.
Boarding the cozy confines of the private car on the following morning, you'll
be greeted by our staff and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. After your
luggage has been properly stowed, a complementary continental breakfast will be
served, enhanced by a glass of sparkling wine. Soon we'll be approaching the
mountains again with panoramic views broken only by the eerie darkness of
snowsheds which protect our path of steel. WIth hot coffee in hand,
contemplate the chill of Donner Lake located far below and the spectacle of
conifers laid low with a heavy mantle of snow and icicles.
By early afternoon, the mountains will be behind us as we commence a fast run
west. But there'll still be time to partake of another delicious complementary
luncheon accompanied by premium wines. Afterwards, relax and enjoy the
conviviality of your fellow passengers.
All too soon, however, we'll arrive back at the 16th street depot, bringing
this exciting and fun-packed weekend to a close.
Plan now to be aboard the private car "Yerba Buena" for the Reno Winter
Wonderland tour. Space aboard the private car will be limited to the number of
passengers which can be comfortably accommodated (20-24), so be certain to make
your reservations early.
Schedule and Fares
Fare -- $179.95 per person, includes first class round-trip fare aboard the
private car "Yerba Buena," meals and selected beverages aboard the private car
as outlined, and the services of an experienced by area tour escort and private
car attendants.
Hotels -- A bountiful number of hotel rooms are available in Reno at varying
rates, thus affording the budget minded and the luxury traveller a wide choice
of accommodations. The association's excursion committee will pleased to
assist in securing reservations in your behalf.
The schedule is the same as that for Amtrak's SAN FRANCISCO ZEPHYR: leave
Oakland 1:05pm, arrive Reno 7:22pm (2 April); leave Reno 8:10am, arrive Oakland
4:10pm (3 April).
Reservations
For reservations and information, please contact Dr. Neil Lang of the Bay Area
Electric Railroad Association, 811 York Street, Suite #201, Oakland, California
94610. (Telephone 415/444-4714 evenings).
Should you desire, a portion of your excursion fare may be deducted from state
and federal income taxes as a donation to the Bay Area Electric Railroad
Association. An invoice for your records will be furnished upon request. All
net proceeds from the operation of the Reno Winter Wonderland excursion will
accrue solely to the Association for the enhancement of its California Railway
Museum.
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Michael S. Maiten
Silicon Gulch, California
<...!{ucbvax!menlo70,decvax}!sytek!msm>dws (03/11/83)
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