GrandLuxe Rail Journeys Closes Up Shop

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8-31-2008 @ 2:39AM

Brett said...

As a founding member of the executive team of the American Orient Express I am deeply saddened to see this most unique operation of the American rail and travel landscape come to its last run after 13 years. Independent rail operators of passenger service have always had a tough go due to heavy operating expenses; most have not lasted this long. I am sure that the rough economy took away the slim margins that were available.

Hopefully a new day will dawn on our economy with a change in the America Presidency and a change in the priorites of the government and business will help bring about new prosperity so that someone will revive this fleet and put it back into service before it is sold off piecemeal. It is truly a grand train.

8-31-2008 @ 11:17AM

mark said...

Brett is absolutely right. Grand Luxe needed/needs an ownership that can afford to take losses while aggressively marketing for a few years. A bit of creativeness in routes would have helped too. Much like a Major League Baseball team, this treasure is not a toy. I too pray that the remaining cars are not further scavenged so that this unique experience can be revived. This extinction of this way of touring our country is certain if the Grand Luxe is not kept intact.

9-05-2008 @ 12:14AM

Lee said...

I agree that there is much that is broken in Washington DC, but the business climate for an operation like GrandLuxe to return won't improve if the person who gains the Presidency implements huge tax hikes on American businesses and American consumers and fails to encourage EVERY possible means of improving our domestic energy production.

Wishing for change without understanding how those changes will affect American business is the wrong way to proceed. Praying for wise, good, and EXPERIENCED leadership for this country is the right course.

9-09-2008 @ 10:53AM

Gary said...

Maybe if they didn't cheat customers such as myself they would still be in business. I also find it offensive that you would blame their demise on our President. A new day will dawn when people/businesses quit being victims and take responsibility for themselves.

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