Train Glass Roof

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Train glass roof. Upstairs under the glass roof there are 72 reclining seats with loads of legroom an drop down tables. Downstairs reached by spiral staircase or wheelchair lift there are toilets kitchens a 36 seat restaurant for breakfast lunch and a small open air viewing platform for fresh air and reflection free photography. Along with great views enjoy great stories service food comfort and fellow travelers. Sit back and relax while the alaska railroad does the driving through the wild alaskan countryside.

This glass domed train through the canadian rockies is one of the most scenic rides in the world video this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. They are considered private in that they are owned and operated by a private company although they are pulled by alaska railroad locomotives. Workers cleaned 300 000 pounds of dirt from the bricks and restored 8 000 panes of glass in the roof of the immense train shed. As a result the station looks its part as one of the finest.

The trial run of the luxury train was held between. Given the impact of the pandemic government travel restrictions and other government measures and reactions rocky mountaineer has been forced to cancel the 2020 travel season. The next level down silverleaf offers high glass windows but not a full dome and freshly prepared served cuisine at your train seat not in a dining area. The station s interior is bathed in natural light thanks to soaring windows and the train shed s glass and cast iron roof is a triumphant merger of engineering and beauty.

On this glass top train ride you can gaze at the open summer skies see wildlife and enjoy mountain vistas all while relaxing in the luxurious train seating. Wilderness express train wilderness express dome train. The wilderness express private dome cars were custom built for use on the alaska railroad and placed in service in 2001 and 2002.