Because many parts are no longer made, finding replacements was no easy task and often took months.
Numerous parts were in need of repair or replacement. The wheels, suspension, couplers, braking system and other parts of the car were all disassembled, inspected and then put back together. At times, transients broke into the car and even slept inside.īeginning in 2002, Tioga Pass underwent the most extensive restoration since its construction. Most of the windows were broken, and several interior fixtures had been stolen. A victim of benign neglect, numerous repairs and upgrades were neededīefore the car could be used again. The car sat, forlorn and abandoned, in front of the old Harvey House in Barstow.Īronco Leasing purchased the car in 1997 from the Hayes estate.
Unfortunately, soon after its arrival in Barstow, Mr Hayes passed away. Hayes, a wealthy local businessman in Barstow, California, in late 1992 because, as he put it, “I always just wanted one.” In an epic journey, Tioga Pass made the trip to Barstow, California in January 1993. After the inception of VIA Rail, steamheated trains became rarer, necessitating the installation of a self-contained heating system in 1993, just before the car was sold.Ĭar 93, now named Tioga Pass was purchased by Mr.
#ELOGANT TROGA GENERATOR#
Because the car sometimes moved on the rear of freight trains, a diesel generator and rectifier were installed on the car. One of the three master bedrooms originally built into the car was removed in 1979 to increase space in the livingroom. The Canadian National made several modifications to the original design over the years. There it served the Vice-President of the Mountain Region. Originally number 26, and later renumbered 93, Tioga Pass spent most of its life in Edmonton Alberta.
#ELOGANT TROGA SERIES#
Charles, Quebec, Tioga Pass was one of a series of 12 similar business cars designed for railroad executives. When travelling on a private railcar, the destination is only half the fun!īuilt in 1959 by the Canadian National Shops in Point St. Smaller groups can travel on any of the public trips offered throughout the year. Tioga Pass is available for charter to numerous destinations across North America. The open platform at the rear of the car allows unparalleled views of the scenery along the way.
Up to twenty people can be accomodated for day trips and night accomodations are available for seven.
#ELOGANT TROGA FULL#
The large living room and full dining room are complemented by two master bedrooms with a bathroom and shower en suite, one single bedroom, and one crew room. The fully equipped dining room seats eight for elegant meals as the scenery rolls by outside the windows. Our skilled chefs can prepare gourmet menus to suit any taste. With a full stainless steel galley, complete with side-by-side refrigerator and propane range, Tioga Pass has the right equipment to feed hungry travelers. Full heating and cooling systems keep you comfortable, no matter the weather. Its diesel generator supplies power when not moving, and an axle-driven generator powers the car when riding the high iron. The car meets all Amtrak and Via Rail Canada specifications for passegener cars, andĬan move in almost any train to any destination. Following a three-year, $100,000 mechanical overhaul,Tioga pass is certified to move over almost any railroad in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
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