BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$10.0M
- Private
- US
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The Napa Valley Wine Train's history is almost as long as the state of California's. The rail line upon which the train travels was built in 1864 by San Francisco's first millionaire, Samuel Brannan, in order to take visitors to his spa resort of 'Calistoga'. Shortly thereafter, Brannan was forced to sell many of his holdings in order to pay for his divorce, and the railroad became the property of California Pacific Railroad, and then Southern Pacific bought the Napa Valley Railroad in 1885. During the late part of the 19th centuary and the early part of the 20th centuary, the railroad played a vital role in the economic and agricultural development of the Napa Valley, and provided regular passenger service to the communities of the valley. With the birth of the automobile, however, the train began to lose much of its former importance. Passenger service was discontinued in the 1930's. Southern Pacific abandoned the right of way north of St. Helena in 1960. And by 1984 Southern Pacific ran only one frieght train a week on the tracks. In an effort to make a profit on the faltering rail line, Southern Pacific chose to abondon the line and sell the property in 1984. In 1987 a group of concerned citizens founded the Napa Valley Wine Train, with the goal of preserving the transportation corridor for future use and reducing traffic congestion in the valley. ...
Number of Employees 150
NAICS Code Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land: 487110
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Y2K Celebration on the Napa Valley Wine Train Festive Fun on the Orient Express of the West
- 1999-11-18
NAPA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 18, 1999-- Begin the Millennium in elegant and romantic style this New Year's Eve aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Guests riding the Wine Train will enjoy a fabulous white-gloved reception of classic appetizers, free-flowing wines & the soft sounds of "The Jazz Project" surrounded...
Napa Valley Wine Train Celebrates Fall Harvest and Octoberfest With a Culinary Bounty
- 1999-08-31
NAPA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 31, 1999-- Napa Valley Wine Train celebrates Octoberfest with special menu items on Thursday, October 7. For a unique dining experience, order one of the specially-developed menu items including Braised Certified Angus Beef Bottom Round Marinated in Red Wine, Onions, Carrots, Celery, Brown Sugar, Garlic...
Napa Valley Wine Train Offers One-millionth Customer West Coast Rail Excursion; Wine Train Celebrates 10th Anniversary and One-Millionth Customer
- 1999-07-16
NAPA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 16, 1999-- Beginning in August, Napa Valley Wine Train employees will be on the look out for the one-millionth rider. The lucky rider will win a trip for two on Amtrak's Coast Starlight, with a route traveling from Los Angeles to Seattle. With the...
Fireworks Showcase From the Napa Valley Wine Train; Fourth of July Celebration and Other Fantastic Trips Offered This Month
- 1999-06-03
NAPA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 3, 1999-- On Fourth of July, the Napa Valley Wine Train will host its annual spectacular fireworks excursion with an opportunity for passengers to watch more than champagne bubbles bursting. To celebrate Independence Day, the Wine Train will make a complete stop in the town...
Giving Thanks on the Napa Valley Wine Train
- 1998-10-12
NAPA VALLEY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 12, 1998-- Napa Valley Wine Train Thanksgiving and Events Schedule for November 1998 Don't worry about slaving over a hot stove and washing the dishes this holiday season. Celebrate Thanksgiving on the Napa Valley Wine Train, Thursday, November 26, 1998. Choose from a...
Reward Dad Aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train; Fantastic Trips Offered in June with Plenty of Food, Wine and Fun
- 1998-05-18
NAPA VALLEY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--May 18, 1998--For Dads that love "grown-up" adventure, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers rail excursions in the heart of the wine country featuring fine wine, gourmet cuisine, and elegant fun aboard a collection of lavishly restored 1915-era Pullman rail cars. This month...
Octoberfest Brings Schnitzel and Sauerbraten to the Napa Valley Wine Train; Special German Menus Prepared to Celebrate the Month-Long Festival
- 1997-09-18
NAPA VALLEY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 18, 1997--The authentic spirit of Octoberfest emerges on the Napa Valley Wine Train with special excursions on Oct. 9 and 16, during the traditional fall celebration. Award-winning Executive Chef Patrick Finney, recently named a member of America's Menu 100 -- 1998 San Francisco...
Napa Valley Wine Train Makes First-Ever Winery Stop; Grgich Hills Cellars Stop Marks New Era Following PUC Ruling
- 1996-07-16
NAPA VALLEY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 16, 1996--The Napa Valley Wine Train is scheduled to make its first-ever up-Valley stop and disembarkment of passengers at the world-renowned Grgich Hills Cellars winery in the town of Rutherford today.The stop follows a landmark ruling by the California Public Utilities Commission on June 19 when...
California Public Utilities Commission Approves Napa Valley Wine Train Expansion; PUC Approves Up-Valley Stops and Expanded Service
- 1996-06-20
NAPA, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 20, 1996--The California Public Utilities Commission CPUC approved expanded operations for the Napa Valley Wine Train. Under the ruling, the Napa Valley Wine Train will immediately be authorized to operate five trains per day and may make up-Valley stops.
Rose Bowl project, Napa Valley Wine Train.
- 1996-06-05
Rose Bowl will get a $21.5-million facelift. Work will start later this month. New theater-style seating will cut stadium's capacity to 90,000 from 100,000. Tunnels will be repaired, locker rooms renovated, and an elevator to the field will be installed. Facility is ...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Anthony Giaccio | CFO |
| Vincent DeDomenico | Owner |
| Kevin Miller | Materials Diversion Administrator |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NAPA Valley Wine Train Inc. | CFO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NAPA Valley Wine Train Inc. | Owner | Current |
| NAPA Valley Wine Train Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NAPA Valley Wine Train Inc. | Materials Diversion Administrator | Current |
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