For Sale: A Complete Vintage Luxury Train

[Warbaby]

Ok, kiddos, this is what I want for Christmas...

"The GrandLuxe Express (formally known as the American Orient Express), is the great dame of American rail travel and is symbolic with some of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. Having served as “America ’s Premier Train”, the GrandLuxe Express allows passengers to experience the romance and luxury of a first-class train.

This 20 car, luxury passenger train (with an additional 11 railcars and assets available), offers the finest in elegance and comfort. Complete with a dome car, dining car, lounge car, observation car and sleeping quarters including Grand Suites. The GrandLuxe Express is adorned with rich fabrics, luxurious carpets and beautiful craftsmanship providing travelers with a true five-star experience."

http://www.luxuryrailcars.com/index.html

 

[carter]

That's a gift to rival Neiman Marcus. Whoever buys it, I'll sign up for the 1st excursion.

 

[David V]

Is the line closing?

And I answer my own question.

http://www.luxist.com/2008/08/30/grandluxe-rail-journeys-closes-up-shop/

 

[Fletch]

Holy jumping butterballs. I've seen the phrase "rolling hotel" used a few times, but that's exactly what this baby is.

Too bad the economy is likely to prohibit a buyer for some time to come. Look for it to go quietly to storage or the UAE or some such place.

 

[Unlucky Berman]

If you want to test a vintage train, before you buy one, take a look at this one :
http://www.orient-expresstrains.com
It is a thing I am still thinking that I will do it sometime during a holiday trip.
A friend of mine took a trip in this one and he was comletly happy with it: http://www.orient-express.com/web/vsoe/vsoe_a2a_home.jsp
The passangers even had their vintage suits and garments on and it was like time travelling.

 

[ShoreRoadLady]

Gorgeous. And totally out of my price range. But one can dream, right?