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"I've ridden a lot of private cars, but this is the most comfortable ride I've ever had."
James Bistline - Rail Historian, Counsel for Southern Railway


Have you ever considered what makes a trip memorable, whether it's a business meeting or a vacation? Simply the location? Or the ability to get from A-to-B quickly, then meet with a client or relax with your family?

What if the journey itself became the meeting or vacation? We believe that traveling by private rail car can offer an experience like no other – real quality time with your kids or a productive board meeting – all while you enjoy views of the ever-changing scenery, not to mention luxurious accommodations.

Welcome Aboard! See for yourself what traveling aboard one of our private rail cars is like as you watch these movies. Quicktime Player (Free) is required.

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Welcome Aboard (play | download)

Car Tours

Day Travel Service aboard our new Golden Tower lounge car includes:
• complete beverage and gourmet meal services
• accomodations for 24 guests on long distance trips and up to 36 on shorter excursions
• lounge and dining configurations
• beautiful interior with large windows
• dual lounges provide observation seating, fireplace, and wide-screen plasma TV.

Day & Overnight Travel Service with our new Hollywood Beach includes:
• complete beverage and gourmet meal services
• beautiful interior with extra large windows
• overnight accommodations for 8
• solarium lounge with daytime accommodations for 24

Day & Overnight Travel Service with our flagship, the J. Pinckney Henderson includes:
• complete beverage and gourmet meal services
• wide acclaim for being the most comfortable ride on the rails
• beautiful interior with large windows
• combined observation and dining room (seats up to 22)
• three bedrooms, each with a private bath

Where can we go?
From our base in Charlotte, NC, we offer destinations on many regularly scheduled Amtrak and VIA routes. Whether it's a vacation through the Colorado Rockies or a client presentation in Washington, DC, our goal is to exceed your expectations.

Isn't it expensive?
Traveling in one of our private rail cars is a better value than you might think, especially when you consider the total package.

What other kinds of trips are available?
You're only limited by your imagination. In addition to vacations and business meetings, travel on our private rail cars is ideal for board presentations, sales meetings, employee rewards & incentives, family reunions, wedding parties & honeymoons.

 
Lancaster&Chester Railway

The map below of current Amtrak routes shows the nearly endless possibilities of private rail travel offered by the J. Pinckney Henderson.

For more information about trip itineraries, availability and pricing, please telephone us at:

Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm at (803) 286-2100
Evenings and Weekends at (803) 804-2288.

For other questions, please feel free to email us.

Amtrak Map







© 2001    J. Pinckney Henderson • Lancaster and Chester Railway
Post Office Box 1450
Lancaster, South Carolina 29721-1450
M-F 8am-5pm • 803-286-2100   |   Evenings & Weekends • 803-804-2288