Notice
Amtrak has advised private car owners that, effective immediately, the common carrier
will no longer allow private cars to be placed on, or removed from, Amtrak trains to
travel to most cities across the US. This could shut down many
charter businesses, including our own LARail, and deprive riders of a choice. It means that these vintage cars, dating back to the 1950s, will no longer be seen by the
public.
Amtrak has also announced that the railroad will no longer approve most special trains,
such as excursion trains and Santa Trains that bring revenue and entertainment into
communities nationwide.
You can help
We ask that you take time to reach out to your representatives in Washington in support of Private Railcar travel and the Heritage Rail Industry. You can also sign this petition on change.org to motivate Amtrak to reverse this decision.
Quick Information About Us
An introduction to LA Rail and private rail travel
Featured Trips
Samples of our nostalgic rail trips
Rail Car Overview
A brief introduction to our available rail cars
News and Stories
A sample of news and trip reviews
Private Railcars
A great introduction to private rail travel
Acknowledgment
What our customers say about LA Rail
Welcome to LA Rail
Come and ride with us on our vintage, streamlined rail cars. We welcome an opportunity to serve you. Whether it is on one of our scheduled trips throughout the United States, or a special charter adventure, LA Rail can provide you with the travel experience of a lifetime.
Popular Day Trips
Santa Barbara Vino Train
Great Reasons To Go Destination Santa Barbara Onboard Experience Booking and Scheduling Escape to Santa Barbara on a vintage rail […]
Brunch by the Beach
Picture yourself sipping a cool Mimosa as you sit in the Vista-Dome of private railcar, Silver Splendor, as the beaches […]
Santa Barbara Surf and Turf
Departing May 26, 2018 Join us aboard the Silver Splendor for a truly unique Santa Barbara land and sea experience […]
Montecito Estate Tour
Departing August 4, 2018 Please join us on a luxury tour day in Santa Barbara Offered for the very first […]
Featured Overnight Trips
Private Cars to the NMRA Kansas City Convention
August 3 – 13, 2018 Go to the NMRA Convention in Kansas City in style, aboard Tioga Pass and Pacific […]
Rail cars for every occasion
Each of our cars have been lovingly refurbished to make your nostalgic rail trip memorable.
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Latest News and Stories
A Trip Aboard The Troop Train
For many of us, the phrase “the greatest generation” is usually one we remember reading about in our history books […]
The Private Rail Car Experience
For many, some the best memories we have growing up are with trains. While playing with model trains or visiting […]
The Private Rail Car Experience
Bring back your memories
For many, some the best memories we have growing up are with trains. While playing with model trains or visiting a local railroad museum gave us the opportunity to learn about these fascinating machines, it was a ride aboard a passenger train that truly captivated us. Read more…
Over One Million Miles in Almost Every State Since 1998
Hundreds of Great Nostalgic Rail Trips Throughout the United States
Thousands of Passengers have Ridden the Rails on Our Memorable Trips
We’ve worked with LA Rail on over a dozen music trains – ranging from short-hauls to grand transcontinental voyages – and we couldn’t be happier. Straight-shooters who are there every step of the way to make sure every journey is an extraordinary one. Over two-thirds of our clients return for trip after trip – that’s all the proof one needs to know that LA Rail is doing it right!
– Charlie Hunter, Roots on the Rails
