2. Who We Are
The modern Morristown & Erie
Railway traces its roots to the
Whippany River Railroad, chartered
in 1895 to connect Morristown, NJ
and Whippany, NJ.
After over a century of operation, the
Morristown & Erie remains dedicated
to service.

3. What We Do
The Morristown & Erie Railway’s
Passenger Car Services offers a
complete first-class operation in
luxury rail equipment combined
with state-of-the-art technology.
These cars have been upgraded
and equipped to modern
standards and are qualified to
operate at 110 mph on Amtrak
trains across the continent.
However, even with their modern
conveniences, the cars still retain
the ambiance of historic rail travel.

4. What We Offer & Where We Go
We offer complete hospitality
during your stay on our cars. Our
highly trained staff of
porters, chefs, and car hosts can
cater to your every need.
Where we operate is simple;
where do you want to go? M&E
Passenger Car Services can
arrange a nearly infinite number
of rail charter destinations across
the United States and Canada.

5. Where We Operate

6. The Private Car Fleet

7. Ohio River

8. Ohio River
The Ohio River was originally built by the
Pullman Company in 1926 as the Mt. Tom. It
served in first-class service between Chicago
and Florida until it was purchased by the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad in 1948. The
car was sold to private owners in 1972 and
resold again in 1982. The new owners
upgraded the car to full Amtrak and FRA
standards and repainted the car into its
Louisville & Nashville colors.
The Ohio River is a fully-equipped
private passenger railcar available for
charter for trips and for
events. Furnished to the highest
standards of luxury, the Ohio
River represents the pinnacle of
American travel from a bygone era.
The Ohio River can seat fourteen people
during day trips in its lounge and dining
room.

9. At night, the car’s four staterooms can
sleep eight people comfortably. Each
pair of staterooms shares a bathroom
with a stall shower.
The full-service kitchen allows for
complete on-board food service, and
the separate porter’s quarters allows
a crew member to be stationed on
the car - at your service at all times.

10. Alexander Hamilton

11. Alexander Hamilton
Configured as a coach-lounge
type observation car with
bar, this car can accommodate
a total of 62 people during the
day and is ideal for day trips and
makes a perfect companion car
with a sleeper car for large
groups as it brings up the hind
end of the train with spectacular Formerly the rear car on the Pennsylvania
views. Railroad’s world famous Congressional train, the
Alexander Hamilton is the epitome of 1950’s
luxury stainless steel streamliners.
The Alexander Hamilton is configured to
accommodate 36 passengers in coach seating
and is also equipped with booths that can
accommodate 12 people to dine while having 14
additional chairs in the observation lounge.

12. Birken

13. Birken
The Birken is a “table car”
capable of seating 56
passengers at 14 tables. With
warming ovens and
refrigerators behind the bar
and buffet area, the Birken is
an excellent venue for a
cocktail hour.
Alternately, the Birken can be used with a dining car or
another passenger car with a full kitchen to seat your
guests for a full meal while rolling down the railroad. It
is the perfect companion to any other private
passenger car on the market, allowing you the extra
space to expand your event. The tables are also
removable, making the Birken into an excellent open
space.

14. Morris County

15. Morris County
The Morris County is a 28-
swivel seat buffet-lounge car.
The car was overhauled in 2013
with a new kitchen and food
preparation area as well as
rebuilt restrooms. This car is a
great companion for the
Alexander Hamilton or a sleeper
for large groups on overnight
trips.
The Morris County was built by
the Budd Company in 1947 as The Morris County was part of the famous
a 56-seat coach for the New Chessie Steam Special in 1977 as well as
York Central System. This car The Erie Limited with Chesapeake & Ohio
was rebuilt in the 1970’s into its steam locomotive #614 from 1996-1998.
current lounge configuration.

16. Penobscot Bay

17. Penobscot Bay
The Penobscot Bay is a
luncheon-café car perfect for
serving lite snacks during a
day trip. With table seating for
32 passengers, this car is a
perfect match with the
Alexander Hamilton for day
trips or corporate outings.
The Penobscot Bay is completely equipped with
refrigerators, warming ovens, and hot trays to
serve precooked meals. This car also a great
setting for small gatherings and a great place to
spread out and conduct business while on the
road.

18. What Would You Like to Do?
The first decision to make is
what type of trip you are
looking to take:
• Long Distance Overnight Trip?
• Day Trip?
• Weekend Trip?
• Corporate Outing?
Once you decide what type
of trip you want, the second
decision is decide where
you want to go…

19. Where Would You Like to Go?
While you can take a private railcar to any destination you’d like, these are the Amtrak and Via Rail locations
equipped for overnight private railcar parking (subject to approval by Amtrak/Via Rail).
• Albany, NY • Los Angeles, CA • Rutland, VT
• Boston, MA • Miami, FL • Sacramento, CA
• Charlotte, NC • Milwaukee, WI • Salt Lake City, UT
• Chicago, IL • New Orleans, LA • San Antonio, TX
• Denver, CO • New York, NY • San Diego, CA
• Ft. Worth, TX • Newport News, VA • Savannah, GA
• Grand Rapids, MI • Niagara Falls, NY • Seattle, WA
• Harrisburg, PA • Norfolk, VA • Spokane, WA
• Houston, TX • Oakland, CA • St. Albans, VT
• Huntington, WV • Pittsburgh, PA • St. Louis, MO
• Indianapolis, IN • Pontiac, MI • St. Paul -
• Jacksonville, FL • Portland, OR Minneapolis, MN
• Kansas City, MO • Richmond, VA • Washington, DC
• Whitefish, MT
Canadian Destinations
• Montreal, QC • Toronto, ON
• Vancouver, BC

20. What Do You Need?
Long Distance Overnight Trips Day Trips
• How many people will be • How many people will be
traveling? traveling?
• Will you be sleeping on • Will you be serving food
the car in the terminal? on board the train?
• Will you eat meals on the • If so, what type of food
car during your stay at will you be serving?
your destination?

21. Contact Us
Now that you’ve thought of everything you need, contact us for a quote!
Morristown & Erie Railway
www.mepassenger.com
973-267-4300