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1105 Terminal Way, Suite 111     1-800-359-4870 (USA)
Reno, Nevada 89502     1-800 752-1836 (Canada)
Phone: (530) 836-1745     Fax: (530) 836-1748


        

"Types Of Tours"

  • RAILFAN: These tours cater to the dedicated railfans and railroad photographers and are NOT suitable for the general tourist.
  • RAILFAN/TOURIST: These tours cater first to the railfans but are very suitable also for the tourist with a great mix of rail photography, train riding, sightseeing , secnic locations and sightseeing.
  • TOURIST: These tours will cater to the general tourist and their families.


PEACE OF MIND POLICY. YOU CAN BOOK NOW AND NOT WORRY ABOUT LOOSING YOUR PAYMENTS IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL LATER. IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR BOOKING AT A LATER DATE WE ALLOW ALL PAYMENTS TO BE APPLIED TOWARDS ANOTHER TOUR THAT TUT WILL OPERATE BY DECEMBER 31, 2009 WITH NO CANCELLATION PLENTIES AT ALL . JUST MAKE YOUR CANCELLATION AT LEAST 60 DAYS BEFORE THE TOUR BEGINS AND YOUR MONIES WILL BE APPLIED TO A FUTURE TOUR OF YOUR CHOICE. REMEMBER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND IF TUT HAS TO CANCEL ANY TOURS.



***********2008 RAILROAD TOURS***********

United States

Snowflake Express

  • TOUR 1
  • February 16-18, 2008
  • SOLD OUT

Domes Down The Valley

  • TOUR 3
  • April 12, 2008
  • SOLD OUT
  • Limited to 48 persons

Domes Over Tehachapi

  • TOUR 40
  • TBA
  • SURE-GO
  • Domes Over Tehachapi we will have a maximum of 115 passengers on three private cars

Arizona Rails 2008

  • TOUR 4
  • April 27-29, 2008
  • SOLD OUT
  • Limited to 58 persons

La Veta Pass Explorer

  • TOUR 5
  • MAY 3-4, 2008
  • Limited to 20 persons
  • SOLD OUT

Western Maryland & West Virginia Railfan Spectacular

  • TOUR 6
  • May 12-16, 2008
  • Limited to 35 persons
  • SURE-GO

Domes Over Donner Pass

  • TOUR 8
  • May 24-26, 2008
  • Limited to 75 persons
  • SURE-GO

Pacific Coast Domes South

  • TOUR 11
  • June 14, 2008
  • Limited to 48 persons
  • SURE-GO

Domes To San Diego I

  • TOUR 13
  • June 21, 2008
  • Limited to 50 persons
  • SURE-GO

Santa Fe Express

  • TOUR 15
  • June 26-30, 2008
  • Limited to 20 persons

San Diego Independence Day Express

  • TOUR 16
  • July 4-5, 2008
  • Limited to 24 persons

Domes To San Diego II

  • TOUR 17
  • July 12, 2008
  • Limited to 50 persons

Pacific Coast Domes North

  • TOUR 19
  • August 16, 2008 August 10, 2008
  • Limited to 48 persons
  • SURE-GO

Domes To Railroad Days

  • TOUR 20
  • August 22-24, 2008
  • Limited to 75 persons
  • SURE-GO

Camas Prairie Rail Explorer

  • TOUR 21
  • August 30-31-September 1, 2008
  • Limited to 95 persons
  • CANCELLED-LACK OF PASSENGER CARS

Georgetown Loop Railfan Day

  • TOUR 24
  • September 19, 2008 September 18, 2009

La Veta Pass Express

  • TOUR 26
  • September 22, 2008
  • Limited to 70 persons
  • SURE-GO

La Veta Pass Photo Freight

  • TOUR 27
  • September 23, 2008
  • Limited to 30 persons
  • SOLD OUT

Rio Grande Durango Steam Spectacular

  • TOUR 28
  • September 25-26, 2008
  • Limited to 75 persons
  • SURE-GO

Rio Grande Cumbres Steam Adventure

  • TOUR 29
  • September 29-30 & October 1, 2008
  • Limited to 75 persons
  • SURE-GO

New England, Adirondack & Mohawk Fall Colors Train Adventure

  • TOUR 30
  • October 3-14, 2008
  • Limited to 25 persons
  • SURE-GO

Grand Western Railcruise

  • TOUR 39
  • October 5-15, 2008
  • Limited to 22 persons

Vermont Fall Colors Rail Explorer

  • TOUR 31
  • October 7-10, 2008
  • Limited to 90 persons
  • SURE GO

Modoc Rail Adventure

  • TOUR 32
  • October 10-13, 2008
  • Limited to 125 persons

New England Fall Colors Rail Spectacular

  • TOUR 33
  • October 11-19, 2008
  • Limited to 54 persons
  • SURE-GO

Klamath Falls Flyer

  • TOUR 35
  • October 13, 2008
  • Limited to 50 persons


Canada

White Pass And Yukon Route Steam Spectacular

  • TOUR 10
  • July 11-15, 2008
  • SURE-GO

Great Canadian Rail Adventure

  • TOUR 23
  • September 18-October 3, 2008
  • Limited to 20 persons
  • SURE-GO


Europe

Steam in Poland

  • TOUR 7
  • May 24-June 3, 2008
  • CANCELLED - too many steam operational changes

German Rails 2008

  • TOUR 9
  • June 4-16, 2008
  • Limited to 20 persons
  • SURE-GO

The Great Britain-UK By Private Train

  • TOUR 12
  • June 17-25, 2008
  • Cancelled account equipment problems

Great Britain Steam Adventure

  • TOUR 14
  • June 25 - July 3, 2008
  • Limited to 20 persons
  • SURE-GO

Swiss Rail Adventure

  • TOUR 25
  • September 20-October 4, 2008
  • Limited to 35 persons
  • SURE-GO


New Zealand

New Zealand Steam Spectacular

  • TOUR 34
  • October 8-29, 2008
  • SURE-GO


Mexico

Sierra Madre Express I

  • TOUR 38A
  • May 4-11, 2008
  • SOLD OUT
  • Limited to 65 persons

Sierra Madre Express II

  • TOUR 38B
  • September 4-11, 2008
  • SURE GO
  • Limited to 65 persons

Sierra Madre Express III

  • TOUR 38C
  • November 6-13, 2008
  • SURE GO
  • Limited to 65 persons

Mexican Copper Canyon Railfan Adventure

  • TOUR 38
  • November 16-23, 2008
  • Limited to 60 persons
  • SURE GO


Asia

Tibet Rail Adventure

  • TOUR 22
  • October 8-18, 2008
  • SURE GO

Japan Railway Explorer

  • TOUR 36
  • October 18-November 2, 2008
  • Limited to 25 persons
  • SURE-GO


Africa

Eritrea Rail Spectacular

  • TOUR 37
  • October 27-November 2, 2008
  • Limited to 30 persons
  • SURE-GO


South America

Great South American Rail Adventure

  • TOUR 18
  • July 24-August 16, 2008
  • Limited to 35 persons
  • SURE-GO


2008 California Zephyr Railcar Tours

Denver, Colorado Springs And The Rocky Mountains

  • TOUR 43
  • June 6-12, 2008
  • Limited to 25 persons

Santa Fe, Taos And The Sangre De Cristo Country

  • TOUR 44
  • July 27-August 2, 2008
  • Limited to 25 persons

Portland, Glacier And Waterton National Parks, Seattle & Victoria

  • TOUR 45
  • August 10-20, 2008
  • Limited to 25 persons

Denver, Colorado Springs And Rocky Mountains

  • TOUR 46
  • August 30-September 5, 2008
  • Limited to 25 persons

Christmastime In Santa Fe And Taos

  • TOUR 47
  • December 14-19, 2008
  • Limited to 25 persons


GW TRAVEL LIMITED OF ENGLAND
2008-2009 Voyages of a Lifetime by Private Train
RUSSIA-CHINA-TIBET-INDIA-CANADA-AFRICA


GW Travel Limited and Trains Unlimited, Tours have worked together for more than 12 years and they are one of our oldest travel partners. GWT specialise in railway journeys in former USSR countries including the famous Trans- Siberian route, china, Tibet, India, Canada and Africa. We welcome you to take a look their wonderful and exciting website.


YOU CAN BOOK YOUR GWT TOUR THROUGH TRAINS UNLIMITED, TOURS

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE


2007 RAILROAD TOURS
CLICK ON A TOUR NAME FOR THE DETAILED
ITINERARY- INFORMATION - PRICES
ALL PRICES ON THIS WEBSITE ARE PER
PERSON UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
 TOUR CODES:
*PENDING: We are waiting for final contracts to be signed by the railroad.
*NEED BKS: We have all of the contracts signed and we are just waiting for our bookings to reach the break even point so that we can call the tour a sure-go. We do not call a tour a Sure-Go until we reach the breakeven point on running the tour.
*SURE-GO: The tour will operate. Bookings will continue to be accepted until it is sold-out.
*SOLD-OUT: There is no more space available on this tour.
*CLOSED: All bookings to this tour has been closed up.
*COMPLED: This tour has been operated and is now completed.
*WL: Tour is sold-out but we will put you on a wait list.
*TB: Tour bulletins that have already been issed and mailed for a tour.
*FP: Date that the final packet, documents and tickets were mailed out.


TOUR NAMETBFPTOUR DATESTATUS 
Snowflake Express 12/5/07February 17-19, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Mining Steam Of China1-2-3 March 25-april 7, 2007COMPLEDCLOSED
Steam in Poland "100 years"1-2-34/26May 13-23, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
White Pass Railfan Spectacular1-25/24/07June 13-18, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Nevada Northern Steam16/4/07June 25-26, 2007COMPLEDCLOSED
Great Southwest Train SP1-2-36/11/07July 1-8, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Rockies Rail Experience West1-26-15-07July 1-7 , 2007COMPLEDCLOSED
Rockies Rail Experience East1-26-18-07July 8-14, 2007COMPLEDCLOSED
Domes to Feather River RR Day1-28/6/07August 24-26, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Railroads Of Ecuador1-2-3-48/20/07September 8-16, 2007COMPLEDCLOSED
Georgetown Loop Railfan Day1 RESCHEDULED TO SEPT 19, 2008
Rio Grande La Veta Pass1-2-38/30/07September 21, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Rio Grande La Veta Pass II1-2-38/30/07September 20, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Rio Grande Durango Rail1-2-3-409/10/07September 26-28, 2007COMPLEDCLOSED
Modoc Rail Adventure1-2-309/21/07October 5-8, 2007CANCELLED BY AMTRAK
New England Fall Colors Rail1-2-309/14/07 WLOctober 6-14, 2007COMPLEDSOLD-OUT
New Zealand Steam Spectacular1-2-309/21/07October 11-28, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Rocky Mountain Express109/21/07October 13-18, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Great Argentinian Rail Ad1-2-3-410/9/07Oct 26-Nov 16, 2007COMPLEDSOLD OUT
Mexican Copper Canyon Rail1-210/17/07November 8-15, 2007COMPLEDCLOSED
 


TRAINS UNLIMITED, TOURS AND OUR GOALS

Trains Unlimited, Tours has been operating unique and spectacular railroad train adventures around the world for the railfan and tourist since 1985. We have a staff of professional travel agents, railroaders, and railfans that plan and operate our tours. Trains Unlimited, Tours is owned and operated by people who love trains, railroads and rail transportation.

We maintain a very good working relationship with railroad management all over the world. We strongly believe that "It takes a railroader to know how railroads think and operate" Railroads have their own unique way of doing business that many folks just do not understand. Indeed, we understand railroad management because most of our staff are professional railroaders, both in the operating and management field, some still active and some now retired.

Our Tours Manager , Chris Skow , has 27 years working for several railroads in a number of positions including locomotive engineer, fireman, brakeman, conductor, clerk, crew caller, dispatcher, switchman, station agent, operator, ticket agent, and other management positions.

We have now operated over 1,100 charter trains and private rail cars in 47 countries. Trains Unlimited, Tours was formed 24 years ago to promote train travel and to help railroad historical groups , clubs , and museums preserve the rich history, rare documents and preceless equipment of the railroad heritage around the world. Over the years we have worked very closely with many railroad groups and museums to help raise funds for preservation, including the donation of money, free trips, drawings and other support. We are proud to have donated tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds of man hours to non-profit railroad clubs, groups and museums. We will continue to do so for many years to come.


TOUR BOOKING CONDITIONS

PEACE OF MIND POLICY: Once you have booked on a tour and paid your deposit and later you find you must cancel your booking TUT allows all payments you made to be applied to a future tour with no cancellation plenties at all. You must cancel your reservation prior to 60 days of the tour starting date. You can then apply all of your monies toward any future tour that will be operated by TUT through December 31, 2009.

TOUR PRICE: All tour prices are subject to change without notice at any time.

WEBSITE DISCOUNTS: We offer special website discounts from time to time. These discounts or Quick Sale offers will not be accepted from Travel Agents or other tour Operators.

CHANGE OF ITINERARY: We reserve the right to substitute, change train routing, alter or modify the tour if any unexpected and unforeseen cnditions beyond our control occur.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Mandatory for all tours costing over $500 per person. Many folks already have travel insurance and do not even know it. This insurance is included when you buy a tour using your Visa or Master Card. Check with your credit card company first, as you could already be covered. Credit card travel insurance meets Trains Unlimited, Tours requirements. Note: If booking with any tour operated by GW Travel of England you must buy full travel insurance to meet their requirement.

DEPOSITS AND FINAL PAYMENTS: The required deposit is due in our office within 14 days of making a booking. If not in our office by this date your booking will be cancelled. For most tours the final payment is due in our office 100 days before the start of the tour. Due dates are posted for each tour and will also be on your invoice.

MILEAGE COLLECTORS: Mileage collectors please take note before you book! Trains Unlimited, Tours does not cater just to mileage collectors. We give strong warning that itinerary and route changes do happen and this is totally beyond our control when it does. If the only reason that you would want to book a tour with us is to collect rare mileage may we suggest that you be prepared for possible route changes. If you cannot deal with this then do not book!

RESPONSIBILITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: We assume no responsibility for injury, sickness, damage, loss, additional expenses, accidental delay or irregularities which may be caused through willful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of the companies providing or engaging in transportation, accommodations or services related to the accomplishment of the tour including Trains Unlimited, Tours. We have no control on the timings of our charter trains and indeed passenger trains and charters can and do run late most of the time. Nor do we assume responsibility for natural disaster, social or political upheaval, acts of terrorism or acts of nature. The right is reserved to substitute hotels, tour leaders, equipment, motive power, trains, routes and to alter the itinerary when deemed necessary without notice. We are not responsible for expenses incurred by tour members in preparing for the tour.

CANCELLATIONS: Trains Unlimited, Tours does not accept cancellations on the phone. Cancellations must be received by postal mail, e mail or fax before any refunds will be processed. Be sure and allow enough time if sending your written notice by the very slow US mail postal system. When a written cancellation is received in the Trains Unlimited, Tours office this will be the effective date of the cancellation. Please take note that it can take up to 60 days to process some refunds. Cancellation refund rules: 100 days prior to the start of any tour you will receive a full refund less a $250 per person administration fee. 99 to 75 days before the departure of any tour there will be a 80% cancellation penalty based on the full cost of the tour. Any cancellations received 74 or less days before the start of any tour will not receive any refund. You may transfer any funds you have paid to another tour without any administration cancellation fees or penalty as long as you do this in writing and make the request prior to 74 days before the start of the tour that you want to cancel your reservation. You must also use your credit within the following calendar year. These cancellations rules apply to everyone and will be enforced. Be sure to buy your travel insurance early, as this will protect you for most cancellations including medical, work , emergency, and family related reasons.

 

        

 

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