Sentences with phrase «observation car»

Then I check out the day's activities, blind wine tasting, bingo, souvenir shopping, beer tasting, talks about the journey, but the glass - domed observation car keeps me glued to my seat.

Permission was granted by the railways to run Rovos Rail's observation cars at the back of the trains, enabling the enlargement of the windows and the construction of unique open - air balconies.

Travel slowly in luxury from Cape Town to the South African capital of Pretoria, normally at just 40mph, allowing enjoyment of the spectacular scenery from the open observation car.

Rovos Rail purchased them in 1988 and restored them to service as observation cars.

Then he gives a rundown on the wide array of trains on display at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, such as California Zephyr observation cars, a car from the presidential train (which had a secret underground station at the Waldorf Astoria), and two engines from NASA.

In addition to the accommodation, there is also a non-smoking lounge, a smoking lounge, two non-smoking restaurants and an exquisitely appointed observation car, situated at the rear of the train for the best views imaginable.

The train's marvellous observation car is a dedicated space in which guests can revel in the delight of watching Africa's passing scenery.

Later, we went to enjoy the view of the snow - covered countryside from the tail observation car, which characterises this train.

Each train has a lounge car, a unique glass - ended, open - balcony observation car, a smoking club lounge and one or two dining cars — either a 1920s period piece with romantic teak pillars or a more modern 1930s example with large, traditional windows offering guests a panoramic view of the passing landscape.

This plush observation car offers relaxing chairs where guest can observe the landscape as it spools by.

This luxury glass - domed observation car is a 1952 antique Pullman rail car that is accessible exclusively to guests with reserved seating, inaccessible to passengers in the main cars.

Permission was granted by SAR to run Rovos Rail's observation cars at the back of the trains, enabling the enlargement of the windows and the construction of unique open - air balconies.

Travel is normally at just 40mph, allowing enjoyment of the spectacular scenery from the open observation car.

The train is comprised of 10 cars, including a lounge car, dining car and two observation cars, so riders can take in Japan's lush scenery.

Better to say that even if it does not, such a shift to the right will happen again and again because the one good thing about being in the observation car is that you can see with some clarity where you have been.

To Jews, however, history is like a railroad train; It lurches forward as we sit in the observation car, facing backward.

From my observations car warm up much faster while driving gently rather then staying on idle.

Inspired by the waterwheels of his boyhood, Ferris built a 26 - story moving wheel with observation cars that was later named after him.

In refurbished art deco rail cars and domed observation cars, enjoy views of the ever - changing landscapes as you leisurely travel through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

The train also has store car, generator, on - board medical assistant, and an observation car.

And all the way along you've been pampered by the staff on the most luxurious train in the world, eating too well and glorying in the scenery from the observation car.

That evening, there was more live music in the observation car, and one of the waiters danced a jig, earning raucous applause from passengers who in some cases were only one glass of champagne away from joining in.

As we approached our terminus the next morning, most of the passengers were in the observation car.

The observation car was now a comfortable drawing room, with people reading the papers, drinking coffee, talking in an indolent, Sundayish way.

Hence, wood paneling in the sleeping compartments, tweed upholstery in the observation car, and an actual mantelpiece in one of the two dining cars.

Afterward, there was traditional Irish music in the observation car.

If you are going to the scenic up country area be sure to book a seat at the observation car for a direct view of the beautiful scenery that change into lush green misty beauty, as you travel further into the hill country.

For unrivalled views of the wintry scenery, head to the Canadian's observation car.

The observation cars were originally A-28 dining cars built to drawings by Mr W Day.

During 2010, a 1960 third - class sleeper 6320 was rebuilt as an observation car and has proved a great success.

All interior furnishings are supplied by local businesses including hand - crafted stone counters in the observation car from a Dublin based company and wool blended carpets from Ulster.

The train also has a gorgeous bar / observation car.

The first images of Belmond Grand Hibernian's carriages are released as the transformation into 20 luxury en - suite cabins, two dining cars and an observation car gets under way in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Originally built in 1960 by the Metropolitan - Cammell Carriage and Wagon Company, the observation car entered service in 1961 as a first - class kitchen car.

Guests can also relax in the bar car, small smoking lounge or the observation car with an open - air balcony situated at the back of the train.

During the day, wander to one of the observation cars for incredible views of the spectacular Canadian landscape the train passes through, on this truly iconic journey.

Meals are included aboard the train along with exclusive access to lounges and observation cars.

A formal farewell dinner is served this evening, followed by lively Scottish music in the observation car.

The train has a gorgeous bar / observation car.

We ended up moving down to the observation car to finish our bubbles since it was a bit too smokey in the smoking car for our liking (I'm a bit sensitive to smoke so the non-smoking lounge is much more my speed).

Armed with a Jameson & ginger ale (for me) and a martini (for him), we bounced between the non-smoking bar car and the observation car to soak up the evening atmosphere on board.

With our lunch on the later side, there was no way we were indulging in the high tea spread but we did grab a cup of coffee in the observation car to enjoy the passing scenery and take in the ever - changing views.

Besides the biltong and cashews that accompanied our drinks, spreads of mini sandwiches and pastries were set up in the observation car and bar cars for those feeling a bit peckish before lunch.