Reno Fun Train 2006 - dates suggested - California Events

T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Tue, Oct 25, 2005 12:39 PM I want to get some idea of the interest in taking the Reno Fun Train again this winter. This may be your last chance to take the train as Amtrak initially denied the operator's request for the 2006 season due to budget cuts, but the State of California and other parties provided some funding so it could happen (but the rates went up a bit). I tried to get some interest going on TC in booking a group last Summer but I got such little response that it didn't happen. The Hawaiian themed train is sold out already, and the Feb 10th. and Feb. 24th. trains are nearly sold out. So, the only choices are the following. Departure Dates March 3, 10, 17 & 24 The themes are: Mar. 3rd - Sports - 2:00PM Friday departure Mar. 10th -Country Western - 3:00PM Friday departure Mar. 17th - St. Patrick's - 10:15AM Friday departure Mar. 24th - Poker - 10:15AM Friday departure The themes aren't that important to most passengers, but if I had to pick one I would go with the Country Western theme. The only drawback about this train is it's later departure which puts you into Reno at 10:15PM (not exactly late for Reno but Amtrak trains often run late). One good thing about the late departure is the train is lots of fun after dark, especially in the dance car which they keep real dark with the disco ball going (OK I was drunk). For those who didn't get on the train last year, here's more info: http://www.keyholidays.com/reno/funtrain/funtrain.html http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=11770&forum=4 In a nutshell, for $265 per person (based on double occupancy) you get round trip train travel to Reno from Emeryville, 2 nights lodging at the Nugget in Sparks (or the hotel of your choice, but the cost differs), transportation to and from the train station to the hotel, and lunch on the train. But, the best thing about this train is that it's an adults-only party train with lots of festive people. You can bring anything you want (food, booze, travel bars, etc.) on board. You have a friendly attendant who will bring you ice and whatever else you need. There's a piano bar, a dance car with a live band, the Funatics, who sound as good as their name does, and a dome lounge. Many of the train's cars date from the 1950s and 1960s. Plus, you get to go to Trader Dick's at the Nugget for 2 nights in a row! Awful awful burger anyone?

I want to get some idea of the interest in taking the Reno Fun Train again this winter. This may be your last chance to take the train as Amtrak initially denied the operator's request for the 2006 season due to budget cuts, but the State of California and other parties provided some funding so it could happen (but the rates went up a bit).

I tried to get some interest going on TC in booking a group last Summer but I got such little response that it didn't happen.

The Hawaiian themed train is sold out already, and the Feb 10th. and Feb. 24th. trains are nearly sold out. So, the only choices are the following.

Departure Dates
March 3, 10, 17 & 24

The themes are:
Mar. 3rd - Sports - 2:00PM Friday departure
Mar. 10th -Country Western - 3:00PM Friday departure
Mar. 17th - St. Patrick's - 10:15AM Friday departure
Mar. 24th - Poker - 10:15AM Friday departure

The themes aren't that important to most passengers, but if I had to pick one I would go with the Country Western theme. The only drawback about this train is it's later departure which puts you into Reno at 10:15PM (not exactly late for Reno but Amtrak trains often run late). One good thing about the late departure is the train is lots of fun after dark, especially in the dance car which they keep real dark with the disco ball going (OK I was drunk).

For those who didn't get on the train last year, here's more info:

http://www.keyholidays.com/reno/funtrain/funtrain.html
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=11770&forum=4

In a nutshell, for $265 per person (based on double occupancy) you get round trip train travel to Reno from Emeryville, 2 nights lodging at the Nugget in Sparks (or the hotel of your choice, but the cost differs), transportation to and from the train station to the hotel, and lunch on the train.

But, the best thing about this train is that it's an adults-only party train with lots of festive people. You can bring anything you want (food, booze, travel bars, etc.) on board. You have a friendly attendant who will bring you ice and whatever else you need. There's a piano bar, a dance car with a live band, the Funatics, who sound as good as their name does, and a dome lounge. Many of the train's cars date from the 1950s and 1960s.

Plus, you get to go to Trader Dick's at the Nugget for 2 nights in a row!

Awful awful burger anyone?

Post #194715 by thejab on Tue, Oct 25, 2005 12:39 PM