Dome Cars

These full-length dome cars were built in 1954 for the Santa Fe Railway and were used on luxury long-distance trains between Chicago, Texas, the Grand Canyon and the West Coast. In 1970 they were sold to AutoTrain which used them between Virginia and Florida on an overnight service which allowed passengers to bring their automobiles along in car carriers at the end of the passenger train. Holland-America Cruises ultimately bought them, and rebuilt them to carry cruise ship passengers between Anchorage, Denali Park and Fairbanks.

They feature seating for 66 passengers on the upper level, with a 22-seat dining area on the lower level. In 2008, these cars will be in service daily on the San Luis Express Alamosa-La Veta train, and on weekends they will also run on the La Veta-Alamosa round trip. These cars are air-conditioned and restroom-equipped. Due to the dome stairs, they are not wheelchair-accessible. Seating is open. Tickets are available now, at a modest increase from coach fare.

Parlor Cars

The parlor car features comfortable seating and an open rear platform for viewing. In 2008, the parlor car will run on the Toltec Gorge Limited providing service between Alamosa and Antonito, connecting to and from the Cumbres and Toltec narrow gauge train at Antonito.

The parlor car is air-conditioned and restroom-equipped. Seating is open.

Open Window Cars

These cars were built in 1916 by Canadian Car and Foundry for service on the Canadian National Railroad. They were later used on trains of the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Great for sightseeing, seating is lengthwise down the center of the car. These cars are open seating, and are restroom equipped.

They will run on the San Luis Express and the Monte Vista Mixed. Passengers riding these trains may choose between open window and air conditioned coaches on those trains with no difference in ticket price.

Concession Cars

The San Luis Express has a concession car with drinks, snacks and souvenirs available for purchase. The concession car is open throughout the trip, serving hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and other food items, which can be consumed at tables in the car, or taken back to the coaches.

Air Conditioned Cars

These coaches were built by Pullman in the mid-1950’s for the Long Island Railroad and carried daily commuters into Manhattan from distant points such as Patchogue and Montauk.

They were sold by Long Island in the early 1990’s to Mid-Atlantic Railcar, and these cars have been operating on RGSR trains since 2006 They are air-conditioned and restroom-equipped. Seating is open. These coaches will operate on the San Luis Express and the Monte Vista Mixed.