Luxury train service from Washington, DC to WV

[Tony]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...washingtonpost

Long URL that will probably change. But I don't remember reading about this. $650 per round trip ticket seems steep.

A steam locomotive would power the train’s 15 cars that would include a VIP suite car with private rooms, parlor cars, dining cars, and an open-air car with safety railings.

[Willis]

It certainly doesn't surprise me. The hotel was owned by the C&O Railroad (Later CSX) and RR trips were commonplace back in the day. AND if you can afford the rates at the Greenbrier, you can certainly afford the ticket for a luxury train ride. Many would probably jump at a chance to skip the 250+ mile roadtrip even if their chauffeur was driving.

I was hoping that our racino would aim for train service from D.C. and Balto. as was provided in years past. Maybe they could luxuriate that ride, too.

[cindylu]

It certainly doesn't surprise me. The hotel was owned by the C&O Railroad (Later CSX) and RR trips were commonplace back in the day. AND if you can afford the rates at the Greenbrier, you can certainly afford the ticket for a luxury train ride. Many would probably jump at a chance to skip the 250+ mile roadtrip even if their chauffeur was driving.

I was hoping that our racino would aim for train service from D.C. and Balto. as was provided in years past. Maybe they could luxuriate that ride, too.

I don't know Willis. Now that Bal'mr will have their own slots/casinos etc. Will Racino support train service AWAY from CT and the local gambling?? Or is Racino "related" somehow to those in Bal'mr??

[ministerswife]

I'm waiting until they go to Atlanta. How much do you think that would cost?