There are around 30 charter cars available for use in the USA but we have selected just a few of the best cars at convenient positions across the country – on the East Coast, in the centre near Chicago and on the West Coast, ready for your party to board and experience the exclusive atmosphere of a private car. Just take a look on the gallery page  

As the cars are solely for your group we can tailor your requirements to the needs of your clients.  Menus can be pre chosen if required as well as your clients favourite drinks – something no one else can offer.  It really brings out that personal touch that Elegant Rail Journeys can provide.

Whether your business is in small private, even family “house parties” of just 6 or so persons or a large group of up to 50, we still offer the same attention to detail by supplying a private car just right for you.

On another page you will find a list of suggested routes and the service that goes with them, but as each charter is exclusively for you, feel free to make whatever changes your like.

Elegant Rail Journeys, as part of The Travel Bureau,  can also provide private transfers, and with our “on the ground” knowledge, some of the best destination hotels and fascinating excursions you can wish for – in keeping with the high quality of the rail travel. 

The Cost?  

You will be surprised.  With our excellent contacts in the USA and the research we have made for high quality at a reasonable price we can offer private railcars from around 70% above Amtrak’s de-luxe bedroom charges, but you get much more.

The Benefits:

1. exclusive accommodation for your group (the private cars are not accessible to ordinary Amtrak passengers)
2. all en-suite bedrooms (washbasin and WC) for overnight journeys
3. dome viewing lounge on most cars for 360 degree views of the scenery
4. tea/coffee available throughout the day 
5. gourmet meal selection, not the same old Amtrak menu, we have attached a sample menu to whet your appetite
6. meals served at tables in the dome viewing lounge wherever possible – dine under the stars at night
7. meal times and menus to suit your group
8. choice of wine or beers with meals included
9. complimentary bar in the evening with waiter service
10. champagne reception for every tour – even a one day excursion
11. for most journeys we can offer two lounges (dome viewing lounge and a cosy bar/lounge)
12. your bedroom just yards away, no need to walk through a number of cars.
13. We realise that many clients are elderly, so some bedrooms in our cars offer all lower berths  – no clambering into a narrow upper berth
14. Some of our cars also offer special compartments with double bed and en-suite shower
15. No single room supplement, our cars have single bedrooms with facilities 

Each group is individual, we provide you with a costing depending on route, duration, client numbers and any additional requirements. A series of tours will enjoy a discount.