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The Turquoise Room

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Train LoverMarch 11, 2023

Santa Fe publicity promoted the Turquoise Room as “the only private dining room on rails.” After 1954, when Union Pacific included a private dining room in the dome-diners of the City of Los Angeles and City of Portland, this changed … Continue reading →

The Colorado Eagle

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Train LoverOctober 30, 2012

I was surprised to learn that the second train, after the Twin Zephyrs, to feature a dome car in regularly scheduled service was the relatively little-known Colorado Eagle. I don’t have any memorabilia for this train, and it doesn’t seem … Continue reading →