TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

While yachts and private jets have their obvious appeal, nothing can match the relaxed luxury and unique perspective of a private railcar. Seeing America by rail is truly one of life's great experiences. From magnificent stretches of the Pacific Coast and the stunning vistas of the Southwest and Rocky Mountains to the historic routes along the Atlantic seaboard, across pristine wilderness and into the most modern of cities, America's vast rail network offers you an unrivaled entrée to the four corners of the country.

To ensure your comfort and convenience, the Métis has been fully upgraded to contemporary rail standards and offers all of the expected modern amenities, provided with a unexpectedly unique charm and character. Capable of traveling at speeds up to 110 mile per hour, the Métis is fully Amtrak compliant and self-contained to ensure the utmost in reliability. Click on the map above for routes, or click HERE for the Amtrak routes page.

Western Rail Tours management and Métis owner John Tyson enjoy an excellent relationship with Amtrak and are thoroughly experienced in providing private car services to elite clients. John Tyson is a certified locomotive engineer in his own right, and, when not coordinating charters or serving as a feature reporter on [network] affiliate News Channel 8 in Reno, Nevada, he can be found running Engines #40 and #93 on the Nevada Northern Railway.

Wherever you choose to go on your charter, you can relax and enjoy the experience knowing you are in good hands. Before you step aboard, and behind the scenes of every Métis charter, is an unrelenting attention to detail. We plan and coordinate scheduling, oversee day-to-day operation and support, maintain detailed logs, provide expertly trained staff, coordinate individualized provisioning, and accommodate special guest requests to make your travel experience an unrivalled success.