Rocky Mountaineer discussion

[zephyr17]

We went to a travel expo today. Rocky MountIneer had a table and I asked about any new routes. He said in 2026 they will extend the Denver-Moab route to Salt Lake City (with overnights in Glenwood Springs and Moab).

Oh, goody. Something you can replicate almost exactly, though missing the relatively short stretch on UP's Cane Creek Sub between Crescent Jct and Moab, on the CZ for a fraction of the price.

 

[WWW]

We went to a travel expo today. Rocky MountIneer had a table and I asked about any new routes. He said in 2026 they will extend the Denver-Moab route to Salt Lake City (with overnights in Glenwood Springs and Moab).

YEA ! * ! * ! - should have done this in the first place !
While it is an $$$ Expensive trip this would be in one of best viewing railroad trips in the USA (with first class meals and beverages and all
the other hotel luggage handling accommodations/amenities).
I don't know if the RM can use the double height dome cars (tunnels etc.) but that would be a high point for viewing.

 

[Paniolo Man]

This was revealed to me in two separate meetings early last year, glad they are opening up and talking about it. Expect a formal announcement sometime in April or May. They may also be considering additional routes in the west pending available equipment.