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	Dome car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lower level of the dome usually consisted of a small lounge area, while the upper portion was usually coach or lounge seating within a "bubble" of glass on the car's roof.
		On some dome cars, the lower portion was outfitted with a galley, where car attendants used dumbwaiters to transfer items between the galley and a dining area in the dome portion of the car.
		As dome cars became more common on North American passenger trains, some western railroads purchased or built "superdomes." These were dome cars where the upper level of the car extended for nearly the entire length of the car.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dome_car (727 words)

	Bull Sheet Monthly News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The roof of the transitional car is about two feet higher than the roof of the standard-level car (typically a baggage car), and it is this space that could be used to effect forward-viewing for passengers......
		The car could still have revenue space (deluxe bedrooms upstairs; standard bedrooms, family room and handicap bedroom downstairs), with lounge space being applied to the forward portion of the car on the upper level, with downward steps at the extreme front end.
		It is here, in the dome configuration, that patrons could be pampered in the same manner as they are now in the Pacific Parlour cars, or simply be allowed to sit and wile away their time in the company of their peers.
	www.bullsheet.com /news/superdomecar.html (521 words)

	Dome Skyline Car
		There is also a dome car in the last car of the train called the Park Car which features a comfortable lounge.
		There is approximately 1 dome car for each 3-4 bedroom cars but this can change with the seasons.
		The answer is there are several dome cars on the train and many of the passengers will be in the dining car, having a drink in the park car or relaxing in their own compartments.
	www.train-canada.net /dome_skyline_car.htm (157 words)

	Welcome to the Royal Gorge Route Railroad!
		Original car had 68 forward facing seats in the dome and a 28 seat cafe on the lower level.
		Car was built for service on the "Olympian Hiawatha" from Chicago to Seattle/Tacoma and on the "Morning" or "Afternoon Hiawathas" between Chicago and Twin Cities.
		Original car had 57 forward facing seats and 18 lounge seats in the dome and a 28 seat lounge, bar and traveling nurse's station on the lower level.
	www.royalgorgereservations.com /rates_dome.aspx (1401 words)

	GGRM. Passenger (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In 1955 the car was stripped down and used as the base for a completely new dome car, #3602.
		A variety of reasons were given by SP for not using domes: liability concerns about possible passenger injury due to rocks crashing through the glass; low tunnel and snow shed clearances; sway and roll concerns; and a belief that the passenger business was waning.
		Beginning in 1958 all SP passenger cars were gradually repainted to the simpler scheme of stainless steel with a red letter board.
	www.ggrm.org /about_the_museum/passenger/sp3602.htm (417 words)

	Dome Observation -- History
		To provide for a spacious feel, the car's roof in the lounge area was higher that the rest of the train's roofline.
		The dome itself, reserved for the Pullman passengers, was identical to the other four on the train, and seated 24.
		Unfortunately, whenever a "foreign" car was carried in the consist, it was usually placed immediately in front of the Observation, and because the system's wiring was unique to the CZ, this resulted in car being electronically isolated from the rest of the train.
	calzephyr.railfan.net /cars/domeobs2.html (680 words)

	Bucky's BR Dome
		This dome, according to the Buckminster Fuller Institute, is the ninth largest geodesic dome in the world (by diameter).
		However, all the entrances to the interior of the dome were sealed off, either by razor wire-topped fencing or welded shut with iron bars.
		The interior surface of the dome was heavily rusted, as was the array of equipment on the floor.
	www.s-e-u-l.org /SEUL/dome.html (463 words)

	UP-Historical Equipment Still in Use: Dome Coaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		As dome cars were acquired, the Challenger became the Challenger Domeliner and ran until 1971.
		In the dining car, a special china pattern was in use.
		Two of the sleeping cars were not put on the train until it reached Omaha, Nebraska.
	www.uprr.com /aboutup/history/histequp/domcoach.shtml (480 words)

	Car Dome Light Extender
		My car has most of the bells and whistles that one expects these days, but the dome light switched off as soon as the door was closed.
		Standard dome lights use the door switch to make the negative connection to the lamp, with the positive being permanently connected to the car's positive battery terminal (via the obligatory fuse).
		Because of the design, the existing wiring in the dome light is retained except that the door switch lead needs to connect to the trigger input, rather than directly to the lamp.
	sound.westhost.com /appnotes/an004.htm (865 words)

	BBC News \| UK \| Dome 'car boot' sale copyright clash
		The designer of the Dome's Play Zone says several complete games from the zone are being offered for sale, even though the special software devised for the games is still owned by the artists who created them.
		And he says the way the Dome's assets are being disposed of in general has been poorly planned.
		Many of the Dome's contents are currently being offered for sale by private treaty, although Henry Butcher says nothing will actually be sold until contracts have been exchanged on the sale of the Dome itself to the government's preferred bidder, Legacy.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/1114722.stm (536 words)

	TrainWeb Dome Car Photos
		These dome cars are used in place of the cafe car and can appear on any Amtrak San Diegan train at any time of the day.
		Although each of the dome cars were given names under their original Great Northern ownership, the only one that formally retained its name was Mountain View.
		Matt Melzer took the photos of the full-length dome car 9302 that is still in the Amtrak Phase III paint scheme.
	www.trainweb.com /fotosort/trains/dome_cars (1007 words)

	Web Lurker's DOME.main
		Domes were ORIGINALLY purchased for 31 different trains, varying from a single dome to true "domeliners".
		Domes were built in two general styles, full or "3/4" (car-length) domes and short (center of the car).
		All 38 full size domes were basically designed to serve as lounges, while the short domes broke down as 87 coaches, 35 food service/lounges, 11 diners, 15 sleepers, 25 round-end sleeper-observations, 7 round-end lounge-observations, and 19 square-end lounge-observations.
	www.trainweb.org /web_lurker/WebLurkersDOMEmain (1285 words)

	Wine Train Rail Cars - Champagne Vista Dome Car
		This 'circa' 1950 glass domed Railcar is beautifully appointed in velveteen high-backed chairs for maximum comfort and elevated dining during the 3-hours.
		The Vista Dome Car has it's own specialized kitchen for freshly preparing the daily and special events menus.
		Private groups up to 56 may charter this car and enjoy the variety in choices on the daily menu.
	www.winetrain.com /wtginfo_railcars_dome.html (185 words)

	Agawa Canyon Dome Car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Dome Cars are rail cars that have a glass encased roof with 2 levels.
		If you take the Dome cars with the Algoma Central Railway you will sit in the upper section of the Dome Car for half the tour and the lower section for half of the tour giving you two perspectives of the beautiful scenery along the tour.
		There are a total of 40 people that can sit in one Dome Car (20 in the upper section, 20 in the lower).
	www.agawacanyontraintourpackages.com /domecar.html (429 words)

	VistaDome cars at VistaDome.com
		The yellow dome is a privately owned dome car that was originally used on Union Pacific Railroad trains.
		I photographed this dome passenger car, the Native Son, in Fullerton, California in 1992 or 1993 at the Fullerton train station.
		The green dome is the Northern Pacific dome car number 553.
	www.vistadome.com /vistadome/index.html (390 words)

	NCDOT Rail Division > News
		Weekend Club Service on the dome car will be available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning June 1.
		Originally built in 1952 for the Milwaukee Railroad, the dome car was purchased by the N.C. Department of Transportation and refurbished -- with the electrical and mechanical systems modernized.
		Although identical cars are no longer built, a comparable, new full-length dome car would cost $2.75 million.
	www.bytrain.org /redbarinfo/NEWS/2001releases/dome2k1.html (283 words)

	Algoma Central Railway Tour Train - Premium Dome Car Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Both cars offer reserved seating; half-day in the upper dome and half-day in the lower lounge, bar service, private steward, as well as continental breakfast and a light lunch.
		Dome cars are open to riders 14 years of age and up.
		Car accommodates 40 persons and may be booked on a group or individual basis.
	www.agawacanyontourtrain.com /domecar.html (135 words)

	VIA Rail Canada / Park Car
		Our flagship car, the Park car, is always located at the very rear of the train and usually reserved for the exclusive use of passengers travelling in First Class.
		The front of the Park car also houses three double bedrooms and one triple bedroom.
		It is possible to book the Park Car for exclusive group use on the route of your choice in Canada.
	www.viarail.ca /classes/en_serv_visi_parc.html (268 words)

	D&H Dome car - Trains.com Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The domes were low enough to clear height restrictions under the catenary at Union Station in D.C. and tunnels along the route.
		Both domes were short Budd types with the standard 24-Seats in the dome.
		To the rear of the dome on the main level were the stairs leading to the dome and a buffet area for 17.
	www.trains.com /TRC/CS/forums/1/150555/ShowPost.aspx#150555 (607 words)

	60ft. 3-Dome Tank Car
		The "Koppers" 3-Dome Tank Car is light-blue in color with gold lettering.
		3-Dome Tank Car appears to a clone of the Tyco model.
		Riding on its triple truck, this was the only Pemco rolling stock offering to possess trucks that are different from the standard trucks found on the remainder of the Pemco freight car group.
	tycotrain.tripod.com /pemcorailwaysystem/id9.html (56 words)

	ARISTOCRAFT SINGLE DOME TANK CARS
		Tank cars stand out from other rolling stock in a consist by their appearance, functional versatility, and range in size.
		However, although their shape may be the minority in a consist, tank cars make up for that with their functional versatility.
		Being the only car that can carry materials in a gaseous, liquid, or semi-liquid form, tank cars are called in to handle such things as hydrogen, chlorine, acids, alcohols, molasses, fish oils, and juice!
	hogtrainz.com /ARISTOCRAFTTANKCARS.htm (124 words)

	Dome Observation Cars For Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Since the car is a blunt-end obs, it can operate mid-train as well as on the rear.
		The car has a center sill problem however the repair (done here) is included in the sale price.
		The car has a really nasty AutoLiner installed sawdust board buffet in the former day drawing room under the dome, plus two restrooms.
	www.iltransit.com /domeobserve.html (407 words)

	Car Dome - an Astronomy Net Domes Forum Message
		I was toying with the idea of converting an old car into something I can take to the hills with now and again.
		Take ot the back seat and move the front passenger seat to the rear with some sot of extension on the tracks or a refix of the originals.
		The car has a sunroof so I will fix some sort of cleat beside it to mount whatever I choose to buy.
	www.astronomy.net /forums/domes/messages/52.shtml (334 words)

	NCDOT Rail Division > News
		"Riding on this dome car is a totally different type of travel experience," said Transportation Secretary Norris Tolson.
		Originally built in 1952 for the Milwaukee Railroad, the special car made its East Coast debut on the Piedmont last spring.
		Capacity on the special car is limited to 50 people, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
	www.bytrain.org /redbarinfo/news/1999releases/dome524.html (348 words)

	Problem With My Dome Light - Car Audio Forum
		Finished installing my 860 mp, and lo' and behold my dome light gets ****ed up sometime during the installation.
		To be more exact, the dome light can still be turned on and off.
		The problem surfaces when leaving the switch in the center position and having the light go on when the doors are open.
	www.caraudiotalk.com /audio-forum/showthread.php?t=2237 (278 words)

	Alaska Railroad Princess Midnight Sun Dome Car - Alaska Rail Travel \| ALASKA.ORG
		The engine pulling Princess’s cars is Alaska Railroad, and you can also choose an Alaska Railroad car or one run by Holland America.
		You’ll be moving through the Alaskan countryside on the largest domed train cars ever made.
		Seating on board Princess’s cars is in tables of four, allowing for a social setting among the fresh flowers and fine artwork.
	www.alaska.org /gettingaround/alaska-railroad-princess-alaska-dome.htm (428 words)

	eBay Store - Solis Sound Car Audio: Tweeters, Speakers, Amplfier Wiring Kits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Car Audio Dome Tweeters 400 watts built in crossover
		Car Audio 6.5 Boss Audio 2way marine speakers AVA-MR60
		Car audio Xscorpion 4ga / 8ga in-line AGU fuse holder
	stores.ebay.com /Solis-Sound-Car-Audio (339 words)

	Dome Coach Cars For Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		If you are considering a dome car, we suggest you purchase now.
		Wabash 200, former N and W 1610, former Amtrak 9560 Budd built 1950 as 78-seat dome coach.
		ITAC is capable of either completion of the porch modification or returning the car to mid-train service.
	www.iltransit.com /domecoach.html (327 words)

	Triple Dome Tank Car -No.357
		The car was produced for many years and is certainly not the most rare among TYCO 62' tank cars, but it does seem fetch the highest bids on eBay when it appears of all examples of this model.
		In addition to this car, TYCO also offered the 40' single dome tank car and the 50' box car in Coca-Cola.
		The truly unqiue specimens are the original paint schemes for the 'Shell' and 'Gulf' cars, as seen pictured at the top of the page from their first and only appearance in this variation in the 1972-73 catalogs.
	tycotrain.tripod.com /tycotrains/id30.html (330 words)

	Alaska Railroad Gray Line of Alaska McKinley Explorer Dome Car - Alaska Rail Travel \| ALASKA.ORG
		It may be the same locomotive pulling all the cars on the scenery-rich ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks, but Gray Line of Alaska's McKinley Explorer cars offer a different experience from the others: Alaska Railroad and Princess Rail.
		While many passengers on these cars are on a cruise-tour package, independent travelers can still book seats for this comfortable, amenity-laden service in a double-decker domed car.
		There is bar service under the dome from the friendly bar keep or in the dinning room.
	www.alaska.org /gettingaround/alaska-railroad-gray-line-mckinley-dome.htm (534 words)

	Become.com - Shop results for dome car
		Dome Auto Mileage Log, Card Stock Cover, 3 1/4"" x 6 1/4"", Gray - Contains 12 monthly forms, monthly and yearly summaries, and space to record...
		A must for those who use their cars for business purposes Fits in pocket or glove compartment Undated weekly format, good for one year.
		Yes, tiny they may be, but these 1.5-inch tweeters pack a punch with 300 watts of peak power--just what you need to take your car audio system to...
	www.become.com /shop?q=dome+car (263 words)

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