High Iron Travel in conjunction with AAPRCO, Friends of 4449, and the Steam Railroading Institute is offering a unique steam railroading experience: a trip behind ex-SP 4449 from Portland, OR to Minneapolis, MN and return.

Here is the schedule.

Eastbound – Train will be daylight running only.

July 3:Portland to Spokane (BNSF)

July 4: Spokane to Whitefish

July 5: Whitefish to Havre

July 6: Layover day in Havre

July 7: Havre to Minot

July 8: Minot to Fargo

July 9: Layover day in Fargo

July 10: Fargo to Minneapolis.

July 12: Caritas will then proceed to Chicago on Amtrak #8.

Fare: $5,450 per double occupancy and includes all meals except lunch and dinner on the two layover days. Accommodations en route.  If we have sufficient interest we’ll take the Cimarron River and provide roomette accommodations for a $500 surcharge.

Westbound – Train will be daylight running only.

Oct. 13:  Minneapolis to Fargo (BNSF)

Oct. 14:     Fargo to Minot

Oct. 15:  layover day in Minot

Oct. 16:    Minot to Havre

Oct. 17:  Havre to Whitwfish

Oct. 18:      Layover day Whitefish

Oct. 19:   Whitefish to Pasco

Oct. 20:      Pasco to Portland (ex NP Stampede Pass route)

Fare: $5,450 per per double occupancy and includes all meals except lunch and dinner on the two layover days. Accommodations en route.  If we have sufficient interest we’ll take the Cimarron River and provide roomette accommodations for a $500 surcharge. A deposit of $1000 will hold your space.

High Iron Travel Corp.

P.O. Box 37

Waunakee, WI 53597

(608)-285-5489

www.highirontravel.com