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25082 Boxcar Escapade on Horseshoe Curve

25082 Boxcar Escapade on Horseshoe Curve

Ride an Amtrak train around the famous Horseshoe Curve. This engineering marvel is a thrilling sight! Plus Boyer Candy, and the Railroaders Memorial Museum!

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  • Amtrak's Pennsylvanian

  • Johnstown Train Station

  • Boyer Candy

  • Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark

  • The Wall that Heals

  • Lunch at the Casino Restaurant

  • Railroader's Memorial Museum

  • Oak Springs Winery

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Day 1


Travel to the Johnstown Train Station and ride Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian to Altoona, PA.

The motorcoach will pick you up in Altoona and stops will include: Boyer Candy, Horseshoe Curve, The Wall that Heals, lunch at the Monte Carlo Casino, Railroaders Memorial Museum and wine-tasting at the Oak Spring Winery. (L)

This tour has a lot of walking and steps! Wear comfortable walking shoes!


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L=Lunch

Includes: Transportation, lunch, train ride, admissions per itinerary, guide, wine tasting, meal gratuity, and taxes.

 

Payment Options

Payments can be made by the following:

  • Paying via credit card incurs a 3%, non-refundable convenience fee.  (3.33% for American Express)

  • Paying via check, money order, or cash incurs no charge.

  • Paying via electronic check (also known as ACH) incurs no charge and only requires your routing and account number. ACH stands for Automated Clearing House, a network that allows for electronic money transfers between banks and credit unions in the United States.  Please call us for more details on ACH.

 

Travel insurance is optional. To be eligible for the waiver of pre-existing medical condition exclusion, the protection plan must be purchased within 21 days from the time you make your initial deposit and for the prepaid non-refundable payments or deposits. If purchased, the insurance premium is refundable during the 21-day review period, unless you have filed a claim or departed on your trip. The insurance premium is nonrefundable after the 21-day review period. To view/download the Policy, go to: policy.travelexinsurance.com/380ZA-0924.

 

Cancellation Policy: 30 days prior to departure – Full refund less any non-refundable charges (i.e. theater tickets, service fees, etc.) unless notification of difference is noted on the tour description. NO REFUND after 29 days prior to departure.

 

Written notice of cancellation is required before monies are refunded.

 

Note: Photo I.D. is required for security purposes.

 

Depart: Between 5:00-6:30 am

            Sewickley, Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Irwin, New Stanton

 

Return: Approximately 7:30-9:00 pm

     

Walking Code: 4 - This tour requires a heavy amount of walking. To truly experience the program and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as long walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.

 

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Irwin Target Parking Lot -between Target and Eat 'n Park
Route 30 West, Irwin, PA 15642
Monroeville Blvd 4000 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146
Park in lot beside GetGo facing Monroeville Blvd.
New Stanton New Stanton - Gravel Parking Lot-Turnpike Tollgate
Pittsburgh - Stanwix 625 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pickup between parking garage & Two Gateway Center
Sewickley Mt. Nebo-Lenzner Terminal (free parking)
110 Lenzner Court, Sewickley, PA 15143
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412-761-7000
110 Lenzner Court, Sewickley, PA 15143