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Rocky Mountaineer Railtours 9503

Rocky Mountaineer Railtours 9503

Near Golden, BC. July 16, 2003. Photo by Jody Moore

Type of Car: Goldleaf "B" Dome Coach
Seating
 
Coach: 72
Dining: 36
Dimensions
 
Length: 85 feet, 0 inches
Height: 17 feet, 5 inches
Weight: ?
Platform Size : 8 feet 3 inches long
Kitchen/Galley: Yes, small
Lower Level Lounge: No
Restrooms: 2
ADA Features: ADA lift and restrooms
History
 
Built: 1997
Ran as: Rocky Moutaineer (RMR) 9503

Notes: Rocky Mountaineer's Goldleaf service domes comprise the largest single fleet of Colorado Railcar domes presently in service. 9503 is among the earliest of 12 cars in service or soon to be on RMR's two day rail cruise offering between Vancouver, BC and Jasper, Banff and Calgary, AB. RMR has enlarged its fleet by an average of 1-2 cars per year since purchasing its first Ultradome in 1995.

The first 10 cars are unique among CRM domes in that they have smaller panes of glass in the dome level. Each pane is matched up to a row of seats, affording the best possible view for all riders. The cars also have the lowest capacity among the domes - 72 dome seats and 36 dining seats, which translates into a slightly roomier fit for each passenger.

9503 is an A car, with a small galley next to the dining area. It is also equipped with a small service bar on one end of the dome.

Click here to see a complete tour of Rocky Mountaineer car 9509 at the historic Canadian National depot in Kamloops, BC.


Vancouver, BC. May 11, 2003. Photo by Jody Moore

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