Lot 01: All Aboard...Join Hero Astronauts on a train ride to the Grand Canyon!
Re-live the Wild Wild West aboard a vintage train ride to the Grand Canyon National Park with Gemini and Apollo Astronaut Dick Gordon and Skylab and Space Shuttle Astronaut Paul Weitz!
Before paved roads, hotels, restaurants, and even before the Grand Canyon was made a national park, this railway brought interested travelers from all over the world to stand on the South Rim and be engulfed by the overwhelming feeling of the canyon. This wonder and majesty of gazing at the vast openness are the same sensations that Gordon and Weitz felt during their travels in space.
While on this day-trip you and a guest will enjoy lunch with your astronaut conductors at the premier dining establishment of the Grand Canyon - El Tovar. After lunch you will have the opportunity to walk around the Village Loop or take a tour of the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.
But keep your ears open...when the train whistle blows you'll know it is time to depart the depot!
Transportation to and from the experience and accommodations are not included. The actual date of the event must take place one year from the auction date and will be determined by the above astronauts' schedules. ASF reserves the right to disqualify the high bidder, reject the high bid, and to accept a bid from a lower bidder, for any reason within their discretion, which shall be exercised in good faith. The winning bidder of this experience may be required to submit proof of identity and be subject to a background check. ASF rep may accompany astronaut on the experience. Hold harmless agreement required.
The auction concluded on April 19, 2008 at 5:00 pm EDT (10:00 pm BST).
Bids: 50 Winning Bid: $3650 Bidder: 502