The fifteen vintage carriages, painted in their signature blue and gold, carry approximately 100 passengers, who are attended to by a highly trained professional staff and crew. Their sole purpose is not just to meet, but to surpass your expectations of the quality and service befitting the honored tradition of the great luxury Streamliners. The dining cars reflect plush opulence and refinement. Custom inlaid veneers set in rich mahogany and subdued lighting offer passengers an intimate club-like atmosphere. Each table glistens with settings of crystal, silver and fine china that reflect fresh cut flowers.
Innovative menus combine regional cuisine with traditional menus from the golden age of rail.
The club cars, in addition to the New York observation car can comfortably accommodate all passengers - their plush arm chairs and sofas are popular gathering places throughout the day and evening. Passengers meet over coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon and cocktails in the evening. After dinner, a talented pianist performs on a baby grand to enhance the ambiance. You gain a sense of history when you step inside the rounded New York observation car, dedicated in 1948 by Dwight Eisenhower. This historic rail car served more than 20 years on New York Central s famous 20th Century Limited and is one of the most photographed passenger cars in North America.