Looks like the popular Ski Train is back for one weekend only: http://www.amtrak.com/WinterParkExpress.What was to be a one day only event http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_2 ... ate-winter
Amtrak and Winter Park ski area are reviving the venerable Ski Train with a one-day round-trip between Denver's Union Station and the Grand County resort March 14.was extended to the weekend after the 450 seats sold out in 10 hours. The second train sold out in 4 hours http://www.denverpost.com/News/ci_27631 ... ce-revival
The strong response from Denver-area customers, filling two seven-car Amtrak trains carrying more 450 passengers, will certainly be a consideration by Amtrak and the resort for next ski season, Winter Park said in a news release Tuesday.Will be interesting to see if this one-off event spurs Amtrak to consider reviving the Ski Train full time. I know the Ski Train was a private enterprise, and Amtrak struggles with equipment shortages as it is, but this could be a large untapped revenue stream.
The Ski Train, which closed in 2009 after almost 70 years of seasonal operation, was revived in celebration of the Winter Park's 75th anniversary. The $75 ticket price includes $15 to spend at the resort.