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The Legend

Alaska's legendary Midnight Sun Express, featuring the Ultra Dome luxury railcar, has emerged as a modern rival to the Orient Express for the title of the world's best-known train ride. Seasoned travelers know this remote wilderness train developed by Colorado Railcar's Tom Rader (founder of Tour Alaska) as the primary byway to Denali National Park. While the ride is notable for its spectacular vistas, the opulent, bi-level train itself has drawn worldwide acclaim. Towering at 17 feet, 5 inches in height and topped with the largest domed glass enclosure of any bi-level railcar, the Ultra Dome, designed and produced by COLORADO RAILCAR is the premier grand touring vehicle in the world.

Innovations in Luxury Rail Travel

COLORADO RAILCAR through aggressive innovation has become a leader in developing profitable new pathways for railway transportation. Founder and COLORADO RAILCAR President, Tom Rader maintains exclusive patents on the Ultra Dome, the futuristic railcar he designed "from the trucks up". For his innovative ship itinerary and railcar tour, that changed the way most cruise passengers see Alaska, Tom Rader received the State of Alaska Tourism Division "Man of the Year Award" for 1986. The extremely successful Ultra Dome is the flagship product for our current line of premier, customized railcars.

Expertise Unmatched

COLORADO RAILCAR's management team has a unique blend of experience that gives the company the edge in innovative railcar design. With strong backgrounds in cruise lines, luxury hotels, and manufacturing, the company's philosophy is derived from our extensive experience in the luxury rail tour industry. We begin with the customer - enhancing the individual's traveling experience. The design focus is on exceeding the traveling customer's expectations of luxury and comfort down to the minutest detail. For instance, the Ultra Dome's famous windows are an unprecedented 6 feet wide by 6 ½ feet in girth. What is not readily apparent is the carefully calculated layer of protection, which rejects (or absorbs) 62% of solar gain. The Ultra Dome has four ten-ton independent air-conditioning units, which direct cool conditioned air along the contour of the windows. This meticulous approach permeates the Ultra Dome design -- from the structural details to the marvelous dining service and cuisine -- providing the ultimate in comfort and enjoyment for your customers.

Opportunities for Profit

Colorado Railcar's innovative line of luxury railcars has opened up new revenue streams that even the most optimistic rail tour operators had not imagined. In practical terms Colorado Railcar's patented bi-level design provides you with a 35 to 57% increase in usable floor space, which directly translates into increased revenues. The flexibility of Colorado Railcar's custom design has turned up possibilities ranging from luxury day-tour trains, to trans-continental sleeper trains, dinner trains, business cars for Class I railroads, and bi-level, high density commuter cars. The unique appeal of Colorado Railcar's designs have proven very effective in major national advertising campaigns and rail theme motion pictures. The exhilarating expansiveness of the Ultra Dome enhances its marketability in any environment.