I originally posted this on my old website as part of the PORTLAND PLACES: Portland Union Station page on May 21, 2008.
…Continued from Amtrak Superliner Tour.
Amtrak Cascades F59PHI #469 on May 10, 2008
The low-slung, articulated Talgo train consists are used for Amtrak’s Cascades service between Eugene, Oregon and Vancouver, British Columbia. Nearly the entire Cascades train was open for visitors to walk through at Union Station in Portland, Oregon, for National Train Day on May 10, 2008.
Amtrak Cascades Entry & Vestibule on May 10, 2008
Here is the main entry vestibule to a Cascades car.
Amtrak Cascades Diaphragm on May 10, 2008
Here is the diaphragm between two of the cars.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
These pictures are from the Coach Class section of the Cascades train.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
In this part of the train, there are two seats on each side of the aisle.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
Also notice the ceiling-mounted monitors for passenger entertainment.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
Because the seats are reversible, they can be arranged to face each other, so that groups of passengers traveling together can face each other.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
Tables can also be placed between facing seats.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
Here are more pictures of Coach Class cars.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
All of the seats have folding trays mounted on the back of the seat in front.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
Note that this Coach Class car has single seats on one side of the aisle.
Amtrak Cascades Coach Class on May 10, 2008
This car, next to the Bistro Car, is configured for ADA accessibility. The single row of seats on one side allows for a wider aisle.
Amtrak Cascades Bistro Car on May 10, 2008
This is the Bistro Car, which offers all of the train's food service. It has a limited amount of seating around the bar area.
Amtrak Cascades Kitchen in Bistro Car on May 10, 2008
The Bistro Car also includes the kitchen for the dining car.
Amtrak Cascades Bistro Car on May 10, 2008
Amtrak Cascades Bistro Car-Dining Car on May 10, 2008
The Bistro Car connects directly to the Dining Car.
Amtrak Cascades Dining Car Coffee Maker on May 10, 2008
The Dining Car features its own sink and coffee maker.
Amtrak Cascades Dining Car on May 10, 2008
An odd feature is that the seats in the Dining Car fold up.
Amtrak Cascades Dining Car on May 10, 2008
Amtrak Cascades Business Class on May 10, 2008
Here are some pictures of the Business Class section of the Cascades Train.
Amtrak Cascades Business Class on May 10, 2008
Except for slightly different decor, Business Class doesn't seem that different from Coach Class, though the seats are a little bigger.
Amtrak Cascades Business Class on May 10, 2008
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