- Seats, tables, and chairs, plus service points for
snacks and meals
- Wine and cheese tastings frequently take place in this
lounge car.
- The Glenfraser car also includes a casino, with a
professional croupier on hand to share tips.
- When it was first acquired by VIA Rail, the Glenfraser
was not equipped for winter travel. In 2006, VIA insulated
the car to make it suitable for travel all year long.
- This lounge car was originally built as coach 5585 in
1954. After having changed hands several times, it was
purchased by VIA Rail from BC Rail in 2002.
- BC Rail converted it into a lounge car and dubbed it
“Glenfraser”. The name, however, does not actually appear on
the side of the car.
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