Private Railcar Colonial Crafts

02/05/2025

Our new website and page are up and running! Please follow and like our new page Colonial Pullman Company and book tickets for our next trip at colonialpullman.com

10/05/2024

We are delighted to announce that Bob and Susan have expanded their expertise into luxury vacation home real estate, prompting the sale of their cherished railcars, Lamberts Point, Salisbury Beach, and Colonial Crafts. Due to their dedication to preserving history, these historic railcars have endured and been given a prolonged lifespan. Their collection began with the acquisition of Colonial Crafts in 2017, followed by Salisbury Beach in 2018 and Lamberts Point in 2019. These railcars have traversed thousands of miles nationwide, providing numerous passengers with an authentic rail travel experience reminiscent of a bygone era. Please join us in expressing gratitude to Bob and Susan for their outstanding stewardship of these historic assets. Notably, Lamberts Point and Salisbury Beach will continue to thrive under the care of Reading and Northern Railroad, a reputable operation ensuring their continued preservation. Meanwhile, Colonial Crafts has been acquired by a new owner committed to maintaining its original integrity, allowing passengers to continue enjoying stylish rail travel across the country. We invite you to visit and follow our new page, Colonial Pullman Company, for updates on upcoming excursions and to book your next trip.

06/29/2024

While doing a little “spring cleaning” I discovered the big tables are easily removed and look at the stamp on each one that was obscured by the wall. The unbelievable amount of original items still on this car amazes me more every day!

06/06/2024

Ride the 2024 FINGER LAKES SPECIAL:
AAPRCO Convention & SPECIAL VINTAGE PRIVATE TRAIN EXCURSION from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY or return. June 11/15, 2024

We are all sold out on bedrooms for our upcoming trip across the Finger Lakes Railroad but are offering a few spots for day riders only.

Price is $500 per person for the AAPRCO days and light meals, snacks and refreshments will be served. Also if you are not a member of AAPRCO please join the organization for only $90 a year.

I also have space available for the deadheads to get the Colonial Crafts to and from the main trip.
Price for those trips is $50 for Philadelphia to NYC and $100 for the NYC to Albany or returns.

Contact us right away if you are interested as space is limited and coming up soon!

Saturday, June 8th, 2024 $50
3:25 p.m. Depart Philadelphia
4:50 p.m. Arrive New York City

Sunday, June 9th, 2024 $100
11:20 a.m. Depart New York City
1:51 p.m. Arrive Albany-Rensselaer, NY

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 $500
8:00 a.m. Depart Albany-Rensselaer, NY Amtrak Station
8:30 a.m. Pass Schenectady, NY
9:45 a.m. Pass Utica, NY
11:00 a.m. Arrive Syracuse, NY Interchange with Finger Lakes Ry where passengers can enjoy the fresh air with Open Vestibule Riding on the Finger Lakes Railway!
12:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse, NY
4:30 p.m. Arrive Geneva, NY
5:15 p.m. Pass Shortsville, NY
6:00 p.m. Arrive Canandaigua, NY

Saturday, June 15th, 2024 $500
8:00 a.m. Depart Canandaigua
8:30 a.m. Pass Shortsville
9:15 a.m. Pass Geneva
12:15 p.m. Arrive Martisco for Station tour of Central Railway Historical Society
1:45 p.m. Depart Martisco
2:00 p.m. Arrive Syracuse - Drop Finger Lakes power pick up Amtrak power
3:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse as Amtrak special
6:30 p.m. Arrive Albany-Rensselaer

Sunday, June 16th, 2024 $100
4:30 p.m. Depart Albany-Rensselaer
7:05 p.m. Arrive New York City

Monday, June 17th, 2024 $50
10:52 a.m. Depart New York City
12:15 p.m. Arrive Philadelphia

05/05/2024

Ride the 2024 FINGER LAKES SPECIAL:
5-Day AAPRCO Convention & SPECIAL VINTAGE PRIVATE TRAIN EXCURSION from Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY June 11-15, 2024

Come join us on another exciting AAPRCO convention train that features rare mileage on the Finger Lakes Railway. We are partnering with the historic NYC 3 so this fabulous car will also be available for you to enjoy. All meals onboard will prepared by our wonderful chef Maria and her assistant chef Sarah. All beverages including alcohol and wine are complimentary onboard.

Price is $4500 per person with double occupancy for rooms A, B and C and triple occupancy for Drawing Room D (The Elvis Suite).

Contact us right away if you are interested as space is going fast for this unique rare mileage off Amtrak adventure! If you would like to board in Philadelphia or NYC to ride the deadhead segments that can be arranged with your booking.

Here is the proposed trip itinerary (provided by AAPRCO)

Tuesday, June 11th
8:00 a.m. Depart Albany-Rensselaer, NY Amtrak Station
8:30 a.m. Pass Schenectady, NY
9:45 a.m. Pass Utica, NY
11:00 a.m. Arrive Syracuse, NY Interchange with Finger Lakes Ry where passengers can enjoy the fresh air with Open Vestibule Riding on the Finger Lakes Railway!
12:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse, NY
4:30 p.m. Arrive Geneva, NY
5:15 p.m. Pass Shortsville, NY
6:00 p.m. Arrive Canandaigua, NY
7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at Twisted Rail Brew Pub with Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drink ticket

Wednesday, June 12th
Train parked in Canandaigua, NY
Annual meeting presentations & Convention events

Thursday, June 13th
Train parked in Canandaigua, NY
Annual meeting presentations & Convention events
12:00 p.m. Luncheon Cruise on the steamboat Lady Canandaigua
6:00 p.m. Car Party onboard Special Train with Heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar

Friday, June 14th, 2024
8:00 a.m. Depart Canandaigua
8:30 a.m. Arrive Shortsville
9:15 a.m. Arrive Geneva for a la carte off-train events & excursions (To Be Announced)

Saturday, June 15th, 2024
9:15 a.m. Depart Geneva
12:15 p.m. Arrive Martisco for Station tour of Central Railway Historical Society
1:45 p.m. Depart Martisco
2:00 p.m. Arrive Syracuse - Drop Finger Lakes power pick up Amtrak power
3:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse as Amtrak special
6:30 p.m. Arrive Albany-Rensselaer

04/12/2024

One of our passengers took some awesome footage of the Crafts immersed in the Eclipse. Nice job Mike Vandermause!

Time-lapse of the 2024 total solar eclipse as seen from Burlington Vermont aboard the private rail car Colonial Crafts. Full video on this adventure coming n...

04/09/2024

It’s been an amazing trip so far aboard the Colonial Crafts to Burlington, Vermont! Great times shared by the owners, staff and wonderful guests!

02/22/2024

Join us for an exceptional three-day excursion aboard the historic Colonial Crafts as we make our way from New York City to Burlington, Vermont, all while savoring the once-in-a-lifetime experience of observing a total solar eclipse.

Itinerary:

Sunday April 7th, 2024
•2:19pm: Depart New York City Penn Station on the rear of Amtrak train 291 the Ethan Allen Express.
•5:04pm: Departing Albany enjoy drinks and appetizers before enjoying a chef made dinner in the spacious lounge.
•9:55pm: Arrive Burlington, Vermont and settle into your private room while Vermont Railway whisks our cars over to a private car track alongside Lake Champlain.

Monday April 8th, 2024
•8:00am-10:00am: As you awake with the morning views of Lake Champlain join us for breakfast in the lounge.
•2:14pm: Eclipse begins as you enjoy it from what venue you’ve selected. There’s a huge list of events all over the surrounding city to choose from.
•3:26pm-3:29pm: Witness totality as the Sun will be completely blocked by our Moon as it passes between the Sun and Earth, darkening the skies as if it were dusk. In the case of clouds, it will be as dark as the middle of the night. Vermont saw its last total solar eclipse in 1932, and Burlington won't see another until 2106.
•4:37pm: Eclipse is over and you’re free to enjoy the evening in beautiful Burlington as others fight the hours of traffic home. Return to the railcar for drinks and snacks before another nights sleep in your compartment.

Tuesday April 9th, 2024
•8:00am-10:00am: Awake to the smell of coffee prepared and join your fellow travelers for breakfast. Take a morning stroll along the bike path that runs between the railcars and the lake.
•10:10am: We depart on Amtrak train 290 the Ethan Allen Express.
•1:00pm: Enjoy lunch as our train leaves Vermont and rolls into New York State.
•2:56pm-3:11pm: Enjoy a fresh air break in Albany and then settle in for a beautiful ride along the Hudson River.
•5:46pm: Arrival in New York City and the end of a memorable journey.

Price:

$3000 per person (Rooms A, B and C double occupancy, Drawing room D triple occupancy)
Fare includes travel from New York City to Burlington and return. Two nights aboard the Railcar while parked in Burlington. Meals aboard the car prepared by our amazing chef and all drinks including alcoholic beverages. Also provided will be a welcome gift that includes eclipse viewing glasses.

If you are interested let me know through messenger as soon as possible because this unique trip will sell fast! Payment can be made by check, PayPal or Zelle once I have you marked down to attend.

01/09/2024

Happy Birthday Elvis from the Colonial Crafts! 🎂🎉

Check out Trainguy32's video.

12/29/2023

We will be deadheading all three cars tomorrow from Philadelphia to New York on train 42. If anyone would like to ride along it’s only $50!

12/25/2023

I hope Santa makes it to railcars because we’re ready! Wishing our past passengers and hopefully soon to be new ones a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🎁