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<FONT SIZE=6>The Francis L. Suter</FONT><P>
<FONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#8C1717"><I>Private rail travel for the discriminating
traveler.</FONT></I><P>
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<FONT SIZE=2><CITE>In today's fast-paced world of one-minute
managing, microwave meals and mass-marketed
travel, the <I><B>Francis L. Suter</B></I> provides an
opportunity to see the world in an environment
of bygone taste and elegance. Originally built
by the Pullman Company in 1914 to cater to the
travel needs of Pennsylvania Railroad presidents
and executives, this privately-owned business
rail car is available for your family or group's
exclusive conveyance wherever your dreams may take
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<FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#8C1717">Painstakingly restored.</FONT>
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For over five decades, Pennsylvania Railroad
Business Car 7503 served PRR presidents and
vice-presidents as a rolling, 90-ton office on wheels
across the vast PRR system. Outfitted to function as an
office to the railroad official, his secretary
and crew, it also boasted all the elegant
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appointments necessary to entertain visiting
shippers and dignitaries. Kept virtually intact
over the years and spared the dubious
“modernization” so popular in the Fifties and
Sixties, the Class Z74 car was rescued from
a neglected side rail in 1983. Suffering from
extensive rust and water damage, it has
undergone a series of structural and cosmetic
restorations, much of it lovingly performed by
hand and under the watchful eye of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society. From
its original nickel-plated fixtures and Italian marble
sinks, to its working brass fireplace and porter
call box, Pennsylvania Railroad Car 7503--reborn as the
<B><NOBR>Francis L. Suter</NOBR></B>--is
truly a unique piece of history. The oldest car in the United
States capable of traveling 110 miles per hour behind a
modern locomotive, this legacy of the rich tradition
of the Golden Age of Railroading will transport the
traveler back to an age when our nation's great
railroads were the royalty of transportation.<P><P>
<FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#8C1717">Charter your own tour.</FONT>
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See North America from a vantage point like
no other. The <B>Francis L. Suter</B> can take you and
your group wherever the rails travel. Charter your rail
car for an evening of entertaining corporate customers, a
day of sightseeing with family and friends, a weekend at
a bowl game, or an extended tour of the country. A
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veritable hotel on wheels, the <B>Francis L. Suter</B>
can bring you an itinerary customized to your wants and
needs. With no transfers to contend with and no hassles
of packing and unpacking, the <B>Francis L. Suter</B>
can travel as short a distance as Lancaster County's
scenic Strasburg-Paradise shortline or across the
Amtrak system and beyond.<P><P>
<FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#8C1717">For Groups of 6 to 16.</FONT>
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Step into the <B>Francis L. Suter</B>, and step back in
time. From the “whistle-stop” open platform, you'll enter
a cozy parlor with comfortable sidechairs, tables and the
only original working fireplace on rails in the
country. Adjoining this room are the sleeping areas. All
fully air-conditioned, the President's Stateroom features
a full double bed, bureau, closet, shower and toilet. The
Secretary's Room has facing seats with a table for daytime,
converting to upper and lower berths for night. There's
also a closet, drawer space, toilet and washbasin, with
keyed access to the President's shower when not in use.<P><P>
The dining room--a great place to congregate--boasts a
full-size table and chairs. A “public” bathroom with
toilet and washbasin is conveniently adjacent. The
dining room is also equipped with two additional beds
which lower from the wall, each with its own reading
light and storage area.<P><P>
<FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#8C1717">Fine Food and Fare.</FONT>
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With a vintage callbell system at your fingertips,
your two-person staff will be at your beck and call
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throughout your trip. From light refreshments to
complete meals, everything will be prepared to your
individual preferences. From moist breads and crisp
rolls baked each day to fresh produce from local markets
along the way to fine wines and other beverages, your
dining experience will be a memorable part of your
journey.<P><P>
Your steward and chef have their own quarters,
connecting with the car's kitchen. The original coal
stove has been replaced with a modern range and the
coal bin adapted for food and equipment storage. A full
week of provisions for eight can be stored there and in
the large refrigerator and freezer space.
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<FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#8C1717">Rekindle your romance with the rails.</FONT>
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Think of the <B>Francis L. Suter</B> as your private
cruise liner. A party of six will find that it's
comparably priced but promises a tapestry of scenery,
memories and elegance long forgotten. Leisurely yet
stylish, your custom excursion will have you and your
group living in the lap of yesteryear luxury.<P>
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