Passenger cars - Glass-domed Coach
Model:
Panoramic Coach car
Built by:
Colorado Railcar
Built in:
2000
Acquired by VIA Rail in:
2002
Number of units in fleet:
3
Unit number(s):
1720 to 1722
Configuration:
71-74 seats
Did you know?
- This type of car is also known as the "Ultra Dome".
- The windows of this car are six feet wide and a six-and-a-half feet high.
- Also, the windows of this car absorb up to 62% of harmful solar rays.
- VIA Rail reserves the glass-domed coach for Touring class passengers.
- Cars 1720-1722 previously carried the names Coastline, Cariboo, and Chilcotin.
