Anniversary Tour "50 years of LGB" - Train Adventure Rhaetian Railway July 28 - August 6, 2018
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Narrow Gauge Paradise • LGBTOURS • P.O. Box 130807, Tampa, Florida 33681-0807
Phone: (813) 831-0357 • E-Mail: NGPAmerica@aol.com • www.lgbtours.com
Anniversary Tour “50 years of LGB“
Train Adventure Rhaetian Railway July 28 - August 6, 2018
Day 1: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Individual departure from the USA to Chur, Switzerland.
Day 2: Sunday, July 29, 2018
Individual arrival at Zurich, Switzerland International Airport. After a short train ride
to Zurich main train station, a direct SBB train will bring you to Chur (train tickets
are included). Our 4-star hotel is located directly in front of the train station. Chur is
the oldest city in Switzerland and the main starting point of all express trains of the
Rhaetian Railway. Those arriving early will have several options for train excursions
on the Rhaetian Railway. Your RhB Graubünden Pass offers unlimited travel on the
Graubünden railway network.
3 overnights Chur, Switzerland (Welcome Dinner)
Day 3: Monday, July 30, 2018
After a breakfast buffet, we depart by RhB train to Landquart, home of the Rhaetian
Railway maintenance facilities. The managing director of the Rhaetian Railway will
give a special welcome to our group before we explore the maintenance facilities on
a VIP guided tour. A special display will give us a preview of many LGB prototypes. In
the afternoon, several options for train excursions on the Rhaetian Railway will be
offered.
Overnight Chur (Breakfast)
Day 4: Tuesday, July 31, 2018
This morning, we will take an RhB train pulled by a special locomotive to the small
mountain town of Bergün, where we will visit the Albula train museum. The museum
hosts a collection of more than 1000 objects relating to the Rhaetian Railway. Next, we
continue by train to the town of Preda; the section between the towns of Bergün and
Preda is one of the most spectacular train stretches in the world and a UNESCO Herita-
ge Site. The route conquers an altitude of 1360 feet crossing over breathtaking tunnels
and viaducts. Later, we will enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the new Albula Tunnel
2 in Preda. A special Märklin / LGB representative will join in on the fun today!
Overnight Chur (Breakfast)
Day 5: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Today, we travel on board a special chartered “Rhätia Pullman Express Train”, pulled
by the famous RhB crocodile from Chur to Tiefencastel. A famous yellow post bus will
then take us to the Filisur station, where we will walk to a platform for a breathtaking
view of the spectacular Landwasser Viaduct, the landmark of the Albula rail. Get your
cameras ready, our train the “Rhätia Pullman Express Train”, will slowly pass over the
Landwasser Viaduct! After ample time for taking pictures, we will walk back to the
Filisur train station with free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we board once again the
“Rhätia Pullman Express train” and depart via Bergün, Preda and the Albula tunnel to
the town of Samedan near St. Moritz, located in the heart of the Upper Engadine and
main hub of the Rhaetian Railway. After arrival in Samedan, we will enjoy a guided
tour of the RhB maintenance facilities, home of historic rolling stock of the “historic
RhB” - Bündner culture railway.
2 overnights Samedan (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Train Adventure Rhaetian Railway July 28 - August 6, 2018
Day 6: Thursday, August 2, 2018
This morning, we will take a round trip excursion on board our chartered nostalgic
Bernina rail cars from Pontresina via Cavaglia (glacier garden) to Alp Grüm. The
station of Alp Grüm at an altitude of 6,860 feet is an unrivaled viewpoint and is one of
the most photographed railway stations in Switzerland. After lunch, we board once
again our chartered nostalgic Bernina rail cars for the return journey to Pontresina.
Upon arrival, we will have a guided tour of the locomotive depot of the RhB and get
a chance to see the famous Xrot 9213 steam-powered rotary snow plow. It is the
world‘s only steam-powered snow blower still in operation, dating back to 1910.
Late afternoon and evening you will have free time to visit famous St. Moritz at your
leisure.
Overnight Samedan (Breakfast)
Day 7: Friday, August 3, 2018
Today, we have chartered another RhB train, hauled by a special locomotive, pulling
an open panoramic car, a 1st class passenger car, and a Gourmino dining car. We will
travel along the Albula line from Samedan to Filisur and then along the Davos-Filisur
railway line to the train station “Wiesen”. Here, we have the great opportunity to
disembark and photograph our chartered train as it slowly passes over the famous
Wiesener Viaduct.
Afterwards, we board once again our chartered train for Davos, an Alpine summer
resort. Davos is the highest „town“ in Europe and known for hosting the World
Economic Forum (WEF). In Davos, we will take a cable car up to the summit of the
Jakobshorn at 11,680 feet for lunch. The summit offers a breathtaking panoramic
view of the surrounding peaks over 9,800 feet. In the late afternoon, we board our
chartered RhB train back to Chur.
2 overnights Chur (Breakfast)
Day 8: Saturday, August 4, 2018
Aboard the Arosa Express train, we will conquer a height difference of more than 3200
ft. The route passes over the famous Langwieser Viaduct, which was once the only via-
duct built of this size constructed entirely out of ferroconcrete. The train glides almost
200 feet above the River Plessur and reaches after 15 miles, the beautiful health resort
town of Arosa. This Swiss mountain village offers a lot, for example, the Bergkirchli
built in the 15th century, which has an 18th-century organ. The Schanfigger local
heritage museum is known to be one of the oldest houses in Arosa. It was built in the
16th century and converted into a museum in 1949. No matter where you walk or eat
lunch the town offers wonderful views of the breathtaking mountains.
Overnight Chur (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9: Sunday, August 5, 2018
After breakfast, we depart by SBB train to Zurich. En route, we will take a cruise on
Lake Zurich. Afterwards, we will discover the highlights of Zurich on a guided city
tour to include the famous Bahnhofstraße, the Limmat dock including the old town,
Europe’s biggest clock face at St. Peter’s Church, the patriarchic guild houses, and the
Frauenmünster Church with its famous Chagall-windows.
1 overnight Zurich Airport (Breakfast)
Day 10: Monday, August 6, 2018
After breakfast, individual departure to board your flight home. (Breakfast)
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Train Adventure Rhaetian Railway July 28 - August 6, 2018
Note: For additional overnights prior or after the tour, please contact our office.
Inclusive:
• 8 overnights in 4 + 5-star hotels
• Daily breakfast buffet & 3 dinners
• SBB train ticket Zurich Airport to Chur
• RhB Graubünden pass (1st class train ticket) for optional excursions
• Chartered train “Rhaetia Pullman Express” with the crocodile locomotive
• Chartered historical Bernina rail car excursion
• Chartered train with a special RhB locomotive, an open panoramic car, a 1st class
passenger car, and a Gourmino dining car
• All other train journeys as per itinerary
• All train reservations in first class (except trains, which don’t offer first class seating)
• All excursions as per itinerary
• Special RhB locomotive (to be officially announced in 2018) will pull some of our
trains
• A Märklin / LGB representative will join in on the fun during the tour
• Full-time tour guide/escort
• 1 special LGB souvenir car per person
*This year‘s souvenir car will be a limited edition car with graphics only produced for
the “Anniversary Tour - 50 years of LGB”.
Tour Price:
US $ 3,900.- per person in a double room
US $ 400.- single room supplement
5 % club discount for all members of the Märklin, Trix Profi & LGB Clubs!
Minimum of participants: 30
Estimated deadline: March 1, 2018
(Subject to changes and errors)
Photos copyright: Rhätische Bahn (Stefan Schulthess, Christof Sonderegger, Christoph Benz, Andrea Badrutt),
Destination Davos Kloster (Jakob Jägli-Schmelz), John Rogers
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Anniversary Tours 2018 “50 years of LGB” – Application and Deposit
For the land portion of the 2018 Tours (no flights included)
I would like to book the following tour Date Price p.p. double room
Anniversay Tour “50 years of LGB” US $ 2,590.-
May 11 - 21, 2018
Steam Train Paradise Saxony US $ 390.- single supplement
Anniversay Tour “50 years of LGB” US $ 3,900.-
July 28 - August 6, 2018
Train Adventure Rhaetian Railway US $ 400.- single supplement
Mr/Mrs (Last name/ First name) Birth Date *Room Double/Single Price
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Please check one: Deposit can be paid by credit card and the balance by check.
Deposit is fully refundable up to 5 months prior to the tour.
I have enclosed a check for $ 400.- per person for a deposit to reserve a place on the tour.
Please bill my credit card in the amount of $ My credit card information is included below.
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Minimum of participants: 30
Estimated deadline: March 1, 2018
We reserve the right to cancel any tour up to 1 month prior of the travel date if the minimum group size is not met.
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Narrow Gauge Paradise - As a condition to acceptance of any application, each applicant must agree to, and sign, the statement set forth below:
The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for this tour and recognizes and accepts any risk thereof. The undersigned also understands
and hereby agrees for and on behalf of himself, his dependents, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth
under the 2018 LGB TOURS Terms and Conditions, and to release and hold harmless Narrow Gauge Paradise and any of their officers, agents,
licensees or representatives from any and all liability for delays, injuries or death, for the loss of or damage to, his property, however occurring
during any portion of, or in relation to, the 2018 LGB TOURS. After receiving your application the detailed conditions will be sent to you together
with a confirmation of your application. (Subject to changes and errors)
Please mail to:
Narrow Gauge Paradise • LGBTOURS • P.O. Box 130807, Tampa, Florida 33681-0807
Phone: (813) 831-0357 • E-Mail: NGPAmerica@aol.com
www.lgbtours.com
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