— 2010 Trip Schedule —

March 20–27.........10-C: “Gulf Coast: New Orleans, Biloxi, Pensacola.” Via Amtrak to New Orleans, Gulf Coast and World War II Museum, touring by deluxe motorcoach; National Naval Aviation Museum and Blue Angels, Bellingrath Gardens, USS Alabama, Festival of Flowers, Mobile.

April 10-17 ............10-D: “Cherry Blossom: Washington, Annapolis & Baltimore.” Tidal Basin Cherry Trees, World War II Memorial, New Air & Space Museum, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis sightseeing, Acela train ride option, Fort McHenry, Baltimore, B & 0 Railroad Museum.

May 2 ....................“West End Jazz Band.” Ride South Shore Line electric railroad to Hudson Lake, IN, for classic jazz, silent comedy film with organ, and a buffet dinner at the 1925-vintage Blue Lantern Ballroom.

May 21–23 ............10-E: “Chihuly Glass at Grand Rapids, MII.” Glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum.

May 23 ..................10-F: “Indiana Home Run.” Ride the South Shore Line electric train to Hudson Lake, visit Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, fancy lunch at Heston Supper Club, ride trains at Hesston Steam Museum.

June 9–11..............10-G: “Mississippi River Cruise” by rail and paddlewheel riverboat. Four-deck sternwheeler Celebration Belle; more.

June 26..................10-H: “Galesburg Railroad Days” (in Illinois). A members-only trip to tour BNSF yard and railroad museum; see details in THE FAST MAIL.

July 10–July 17 ......10-I: “Colorado Rockies by Rail.” Amtrak plus motorcoach tour; Royal Gorge Rwy, Pikes Peak Cog Rwy, Durango & Silverton steam train, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR, Georgetown Loop RR, and more!

July 16 ...................10-J: “Illinois Railway Museum” via motorcoach from Chicago’s downtown Metra Electric Station and Union Station.

July 23–25.............10-K: “Wisconsin Dells Summer Getaway.” 2 nights in AmericInn, with indoor pool; Ishnala Restaurant, Lake Delton, Circus World in Baraboo; Scenic rail excursion & rail museum in North Freedom.

July 30–Aug. 7....... 10-L: “Boston & New England.” Via Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited, plus Amtrak’s Downeaster to scenic shores and mountains.

August 7–8............ 10-M: “Greenfield Village & Ford Museum.” Via Amtrak to/from Dearborn, MI. Enjoy a day at these two fascinating, historic places!

Aug. 27–Sept. 6 .... 10-N: “Rail & Sail: Bermuda!” 7-day Bermuda cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Veendam; St. George’s and Hamilton ports.

Sept. 18–22 .......... 10-O: “Once Around the Lake.” Circle Lake Michigan via deluxe motorcoach; day-long ride through Agawa Canyon via Algoma Central Railroad; Mackinac Island, WI; Maritime Museum; more.

Sept. 24–26 .......... 10-P: “Fall in Red Wing” via Amtrak’s Empire Builder north along the Mississippi River to the “Land of Sky-Blue Waters;” stay at 3star, Victorian-style St. James Hotel in a unique, scenic small town.

Oct. 5–11.............. 10-Q: “West Virginia Mountain Railroading.” Ride 7 trains in 7 days: via Amtrak’s Cardinal and Capitol Limited to/from Chicago — all via the Allegheny Mountains, full of unique passenger trains.

Oct. 24 .................. 10-R: “Indiana Home Run.” Ride South Shore Line electric train to Hudson Lake, visit Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, fancy lunch at Heston Supper Club, ride trains at Hesston Steam Museum..

Nov. 6–7 ............... 10-S: “Springfield, IL” via Amtrak. Tour Lincoln Home, Presidential Museum; optional tours of Dana-Thomas House, etc.

Nov. 12–14 ........... 10-T: “Members Trip: Kansas City, MO.”

Nov. 30–Dec. 4 ..... 10-W: “Greenbrier Resort Holiday” via Amtrak to White Sulphur Springs, WV. Historic resort tour, entertainment, movies and more.

Dec. 3–5 ............... 10-U: “Private – or Coach – to St. Louis .” Unique travel via Amtrak!

Dec. 26–31 ........... 10-V: “R&R in Glenwood Springs, CO.” Via Amtrak’s California Zephyr. Stay 3 nights in Hot Springs Lodge.

NOTE!...... Trip dates, itineraries and prices are are subject to change.