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CONTACT: Natalie Alford Information & Communication Specialist (704) 636-2889, ext 233 Virginia Autumn Flyer train excursion from Spencer,
NC to Charlottesville, Va. The excursions depart at 7 a.m.
each day from the N.C. Transportation Museum, and will travel a railroad line
that crests legendary White Oak Mountain, and passed the Dan, Roanoke and
James Rivers, before arriving in Charlottesville, Va. at 12:30 p.m. Home of
the University of Virginia, Charlottesville is full of history, and a short
walk to the historic downtown mall offers unique shopping and dining
opportunities. The train will depart Onboard services include two types
of first class accommodations: Dome and Premium, and coach seating. First
class fare includes continental breakfast and
newspapers on the way to Passengers in
the First Class Dome section can sit on the second level of a rail car,
surrounded by glass windows, offering a panoramic view of the passing
scenery. Dome tickets are on sale for $240 per person. In the First
Class Premium section, passengers will sit on the first level of a rail car
and receive the same luxury and service as passengers with Dome seating.
Premium tickets are $215 per person. Coach seating,
featuring wide windows, adjustable seats and convenient access to the
commissary car, are also available for $125 per person. All cars feature air
conditioning, heat and rest rooms. Seating is assigned by boarding pass. Boarding passes will be exchanged
for prepaid tickets on the day of the trip beginning
at 6
a.m., and ending 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Passenger
preferences for seating toward the front, middle, or rear of the train will
be honored on an as-available basis. Onboard snacks and souvenirs will be
available throughout the train ride, and small coolers or picnic baskets are
allowed if stored in the racks above the seats. Tickets are required
for everyone who will occupy a seat. Children under three years old who will
not occupy a seat are free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.nctrans.org , by phone at 704-636-2889 ext. 232, or in person
at the For more information about the
Watauga Valley Chapter of the NRHS, visit www.wataugavalleynrhs.org. The # # # |
