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Our train will depart from the Amtrak Station in Bellows Falls at 9:45 AM. We'll head northwest through Chester and then on to Rutland, climbing the 2% grade through Ludlow to Summit. From there we descend another 2% grade, crossing the photogenic Cuttingsville Trestle. After a half-hour stopover in Rutland, our train will continue on to the junction with CPKC at Whitehall, NY. Following a short stopover to change ends, we'll leave Whitehall for the return trip to Bellows Falls, with an estimated arrival around 7:30 PM.

This will be the first Mass Bay RRE excursion over both the Green Mountain Railroad and the Clarendon & Pittsfield since our excursion back in May, 2004, and the first time that we have been able to cover the entire route in a single day.

Our train will consist of coaches and table cars from the Green Mountain Railroad's "Green Fleet."

Near right: Coach seats.

Far right: table seats.

Deluxe first-class accommodations for 10 passengers are available aboard the Business/Observation Car MacIntyre 4.



Far left: MacIntyre 4 Dining Room. Near left: MacIntyre 4 rear lounge.

Current Mass Bay RRE and Amherst Railway Society members are eligible for reduced fares and preferred seating if available. See our member benefits policy for complete details.

Train capacity is limited to just 140 passengers! We will assign seats by car only and will reserve blocks of seats for groups of four or more. Box lunches are available for advance purchase, or you may bring your own food. Light snack and beverage service will be available on board the train during the trip.

A handout describing our train's route will be distributed to all passengers. Reprints of the complete 'Route Description and Historical Notes' by J. Leonard Bachelder, from our September 1993 excursions over these lines will be available for $20 (advance purchase recommended).

This trip operates ONE DAY ONLY, rain or shine. All sales are final and tickets are not refundable. We will send driving directions to the departure location with your tickets about a week prior to the trip. Please notify us if special accommodations (ie, handicap seating, etc.) are required.

Note: This excursion operates using vintage railroad equipment that is not fully handicap-accessible. Please contact us before ordering if special accommodations or handicap-accessible seating are required.

SCHEDULE (all times approximate and subject to change)

FARES (per person)

BOX LUNCH:

Box lunch includes: Choice of sandwich, potato chips, cookie and bottled water. Box lunches must be ordered at the time train tickets are ordered.  

1993 TRIP BROCHURE REPRINT:

This reprint of the trip brochure for our Sept. 11 & 12, 1993 "Green Mountain Flyer" excursion includes all of the original text and illustrations. It has been reformatted for improved readability. The excursions over those two days traveled from Rutland to Whitehall, Rutland to North Bennington, and Rutland to Bellows Falls. Advance orders of the reprint are strongly recommended to ensure adequate supply.

HOW TO ORDER:

ORDER ON LINE! Pay with PayPal or with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card using our secure on-line system. Click on the RED order button below.

BY TELEPHONE: Telephone orders are accepted at 978-470-2066, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.

We also accept payment by check, but payment must be received within 5 days of placing order or reservation may be subject to cancellation.

We strongly urge passengers to order on-line or by telephone. We cannot guarantee the availability of requested seating types for mailed orders.