Top 5 Luxury Trains In The United States

1. Silver Solarium - CVSR

Luxury rail travel entails private bedrooms, plush lounges, cocktails, and gourmet meals. Not all of them include a 1940s stainless steel streamlined California Zephyr. The Silver Solarium is a sleeper-lounge-observation Zephyr with a stateroom, drawing room, and double bedrooms fitted for 11 guests. Private quarters have their own enclosed shower and toilet. There is a commercial kitchen, a bar, and a Vista-Dome that seats 24 people. The magnificent round ended Silver Solarium built in 1948 is Amtrak-certified and is one of the Zephyr railcars acquired by a non-profit organization based in Northeast, Ohio, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR). In 2021, the CVSR plans to bring people to historic and picturesque areas in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on historic trains pulled by the historic Nickel Plate Road Steam Locomotive No. 765, a a 404-ton steam locomotive. This campaign, aptly named Steam in the Valley is an annual tradition for CVSR and partner organizations. The event has been cancelled this year but we can all look forward to the time when the Silver Solarium rides again!

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Website: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

2. Royal Street Private Rail Car

The Amtrak compatible Royal Street train car was built in 1950 by Pullman, a company that made its name producing train cars catering to the wealthy. The Royal Street came to private ownership after two decades of service with L&N (Louisville and Nashville). Now, it’s part of a fleet that gives Americans the chance to experience the railways like in the old days. It has been restored to serve as a first-class sleeper/ lounge/ observation car. You’ll find within a raised parlor, full kitchen, sleeping quarters, and elegant seating. The Royal Street is part of the operational fleet of Mid America Railcar Leasing. It is one of the renovated stainless railroad cars available for charter for various transportation needs and events. You can book it now for a private journey and an unforgettable railroad experience.

Mid America Railcar Leasing

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3. The Evelyn Henry

A corporate event or private getaway can be redefined by booking a journey in a restored deluxe rail car. The Warren R. Henry and its accompanying sleeper car, The Evelyn Henry allows you to see North America unfold on railroad tracks while partaking in gourmet meals, drinking cocktails, or reading books from the library on board. After a business meeting, the group can find a corner to tuck in and take a break as the cars make their way to a destination of your choice. The Evelyn Henry was built in 1954, a year before the Warren Henry. It has six well-appointed double bedrooms. A fully functioning shower/ bathroom is shared by occupants of two sleeping quarters. There is ample space but if you need more then stay in “The Grand Canyon”. This master suite has its own toilet facilities and a queen bed. Yes, a queen bed in a train car. Booking the Evelyn Henry comes with high-end daily meals as well as laundry and turndown services.

Creative Charters

Website: The Evelyn Henry

4. The Warren R. Henry

A scenic route becomes even more memorable if you see it from the observation decks of The Warren R. Henry, a signature acquisition by Creative Charters. The luxury dome car has a mahogany boardroom, a formal dining area, a panoramic upstairs lounge, and a lower-level lounge with a functional bar. You won’t have to worry about sustenance when aboard this high-end train car. An executive chef will be preparing all the meals for your group. There’s enough seating for eight guests. If you want to conduct business in style, the Warren R. Henry lets you negotiate and make important decisions as the powerful engine speeds along the most picturesque landscapes of North America. Creative Charters let you pick the route and if you need a sleeper car, the fabulous Evelyn Henry will be at your service.

Creative Charters

Website: The Warren R. Henry

5. Silver Quail

The Silver Quail is a fully operational California Zephyr being offered by Mid America Railcar Leasing for corporate and private events. This luxury train car has six bedrooms and five compartments. This remarkable sleeper car was built in 1952 and had journeyed back and forth with other California Zephyrs for the better part of the two decades. The classic streamlined stainless steel look has been fully restored after years of decommissioning. Now, the Silver Quail is fully furnished for eleven individuals who are looking for a unique travel experience. There is nothing more elegant than spending a day or two in a classic commuter train with modern conveniences and the Silver Quail is ready to roll out anytime.

Mid America Railcar Leasing

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Relive the glory days of the American railroad

The glory days of the American commuter rail may be over, but you can still experience traveling on restored train cars that have been transformed into some of the most luxurious quarters you’ll find anywhere in America. Whether for business or pleasure, these sleeper and lounge train cars will redefine high-end travel for you.