Montana's Wild West Steam Train
October 9-14, 2004
6 days & 5 nights
It has been 50 years since a steam powered passenger train traveled the route of
the original Northern Pacific Railroad. Be one of the first travelers in 5 decades
to experience this spectacular visual journey via steam-driven daylight rail!
Choose from classically restored rail cars featuring picture windows and
meals brought to your seat in "Discovery" class or "Big Sky" service featuring
panoramic dome cars with meals served in our traditional dining cars with
famous western hospitality.
This exciting trip includes:
- Complimentary at home pickup in the Seattle Area
- Round Trip Airfare
- Deluxe Hotel Accommodations
- Welcome reception
- 9 Meals
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Park entrance fees
- Fully escorted and narrated
- Map & Route Guide
Steam Disclosure Statement:
While every attempt will be made to
operate this trip with the SP&S; 4449
steam locomotive, alternative diesel
power may be necessary for portions
of this trip and may be substituted. No
refunds or partial refunds will be given
for any portion of the trip that is run
with alternative power.
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Itinerary Top of Page
Saturday Oct 9, 2004 -
Seattle to Spokane
An at home pickup has been arranged for those traveling from the Seattle
area. We depart from Sea-Tac airport for Spokane. Upon arrival you will
be transferred to your hotel in Spokane.Tonight we will meet our fellow
passengers at the Welcome Reception. (Welcome Reception)
Sunday Oct 10, 2004 -
Post Falls to Missoula
After a continental breakfast we will board our motorcoach
for a scenic ride to Sandpoint, Idaho where we step back
in time to the steam train era as we board the Montana
Daylight Train. Enroute our expert narrators will identify
historic sites and share local folklore while we enjoy the
autumn colors. At Paradise,MT, we will follow the ��Low
Line" through St. Regis, along the banks of the scenic
Clark Fork River into Missoula. After checking into our
hotel, enjoy tonight's dinner on your own.
(Continental Breakfast, Lunch)
Monday Oct 11, 2004 -
Missoula to Bozeman
Today we continue on our journey east. We follow the Clark
Fork River; past the site where the railroad's famous Last Spike linked
East and West in 1883. At Garrison we'll pass the southbound tracks of
Montana's first railroad, the Montana Western, and meet up with the
Little Blackfoot River. Following the Black Foot we begin our accent
into the Rocky Mountains.This classic trout-fishing river was captured in
the film A River Runs Through It. Another delightful lunch is served
onboard as the scenery rolls by. After crossing the Continental Divide
through the Mullan Tunnel we traverse two spectacular trestles, so don't
forget your camera! We'll pass through Montana's capital city of Helena
and cross the wide Missouri at Townsend as our route takes us into the
roadless area of the Missouri River Canyon past Lombard where the NP
and Milwaukee Roads crossed tracks. We emerge from the canyon at the
headwaters of the Missouri River near Trident, Montana. Tonight we
overnight in Bozeman. Dinner is on your own.
(Continental Breakfast, Lunch)
Tuesday Oct 12, 2004 -
Bozeman to Billings
After a continental breakfast we continue on our trip over
Bozeman Pass to Livingston. In Livingston we'll tour the
historic NP Depot/Museum, which was beautifully
restored in 1985.The Depot's architect also designed
Grand Central Station in New York City.The route
continues, following the footsteps of the Lewis and
Clark Expedition along the Yellow-stone River�Cthe
longest free flowing river in the continental United
States, into Billings Montana, where we will overnight.
(Continental Breakfast, Lunch)
Wednesday Oct 13, 2004 -
Billings to West Yellowstone
Today we are off on a scenic motorcoach journey to
Yellowstone National Park. As we enter the park we
will be stopping along the way to marvel at sights
including Mammoth Hot Springs, Fountain Paint Pot,
Steamboat Geyser and Old Faithful. Later we will settle down for the
night at West Yellowstone Lodge. (Continental Breakfast, Boxed Lunch)
Thursday Oct 14, 2004 -
West Yellowstone to Seattle via Boise
This morning we cross the state line and head into Idaho. Following the
Oregon trail, through Craters of the Moon National Monument, we will
have many wonderful photo opportunities of the beautiful scenery. Later
we will stop for dinner on your own before arriving in Boise for our
evening flight back to Seattle.Your approximate arrival time back in
Seattle will be 10:00pm. (Continental Breakfast)
Discovery Service
- Classic refurbished rail cars
- uge picture windows
- First class reclining seats
- Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- At your seat lunch service
- Fully narrated by noted Rail authors and historians
- Detailed map and route guide
- Friendly, knowledgeable onboard attendant exclusive
- Club car and gift shop access
BIG SKY Service
- Panoramic Dome Seating
- First class lower level reclining seating
- Climate controlled comfort
- Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Lunch in our traditional diner
- Fully narrated by noted Rail authors and historians
- Detailed map and route guide
- Friendly, knowledgeable onboard attendant exclusive
*Each dome car will have dome and lower level seating. Passengers in each
dome will be split into two groups. Group One will sit in the dome section in
the morning and Group Two will sit in the lower section. At lunch time the
groups will change places. On day two of the excursion, the groups will switch
places with Group Two starting the day in the dome and Group One will start
the day in the lower section then rotate at lunch. On day three the groups will
rotate in and out of the dome after the stop in Livingston.
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