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2008 News
December 16, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Addition
 The
CZ at the Western Pacific depot in Marysville, California. This photo
is a companion to the other Marysville shots already posted.
View them on the Train
Photos page
in the Photo
Archive.
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November 4, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Set Addition
 We've
added a second set of CZ-themed slides from Blackhawk Films. This
24-slide set is titled "Railfan's View of the California Zephyr
- In Feather River Canyon". View it here.
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October 15, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Additions
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October 14, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Set Additions
 A
set of photos taken just a couple of days before the CZ went off.
The CZ makes a stop in Oroville, California. To view, click the photo
on the left, or select the appropriate link on the Photo
Archive page. The
Rio Grande Zephyr awaiting departure in Denver, Colorada on August
2, 1976. To view, click the photo on the left, or select the appropriate
link on the Photo
Archive page.
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October 8, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Additions
 A
post-CZ shot of the Silver Diner as Amtrak 8551 taken on March 27,
1989 in Trenton, NJ. View it on the Dining
Cars page
in the Photo
Archive. A
post-CZ shot of the Silver Cafe taken in July, 1971. View it on
the Dining
Cars page
in the Photo
Archive.
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October 7, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Addition
 A
post-CZ shot of the 1952-built Silver Chasm taken on September 18,
1971. View it on the 10-6
Sleepers page
in the Photo
Archive.
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September 25, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Additions
 A
group of photos of Vista Dome Observation Silver Crescent, on display
at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami, FL. These photos were
taken in August of 2007 and can be viewed on the Vista
Dome Observation Cars page
in the Photo
Archive.
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September 23, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Additions
 A
new photo has been added of D&RGW 5771 in Denver, taken on March
15, 1969. View it on the Motive
Power page in the Photo
Archive.
 The
CZ at the Western Pacific depot in Marysville, California. This photo
is a companion to the other Marysville shot posted last month. View
them both on the Train
Photos page
in the Photo
Archive.
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September 15, 2008
**Silver Plate arrives at Western Pacific Railroad
Museum in Portola**
Arrived safe and sound. Now the hard work of restoration
begins. Details are available at the Zephyr
Project website.
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September 7, 2008
Trains Unlimited Tours Cancels Feather River Canyon Detour Excursion
Both eastbound and westbound Amtrak California
Zephyrs will still be detouring through the canyon.
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September 1, 2008
Amtrak's California Zephyr will make one final detour through Feather
River Canyon on Tuesday, September 9!
This may be your last chance ride over this historic
route! Both eastbound and westbound Amtrak California Zephyrs will
detour through the canyon. For something extra special, you also have
one more chance to enjoy this occasion in original California Zephyr
dome cars! Trains Unlimited Tours is promoting this special event,
which will be a part of the eastbound California Zephyr. Visit the TUT
website for more
details.
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August 18, 2008
Amtrak's California Zephyr will be detouring through Feather River
Canyon on Sunday, August 24!
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to not only ride
through Feather River Canyon, but do so in original California Zephyr
dome cars! This detour just happens to coincide with the annual "Domes
to Railroad Days" excursion offered through Trains Unlimited
Tours. They are reporting that space is still available. As the train
won't make the regularly scheduled stop in Sparks, tour participants
will travel by bus to Winnemucca to catch the train there, allowing
them to travel over the full ex-WP line from Winnemucca to Sparks!
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August 15, 2008
**SITE UPDATES**
 A
Burlington timetable dated May-October 1963. View it on the Timetables page.
 A
scene from exactly 39 years ago at the Western Pacific depot in Marysville,
California. The Silver Platter is close, followed by 6-5 sleeper Silver
Swallow. View it on the Train
Photos page
in the Photo
Archive.
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August 1, 2008
We're kicking off our Diamond Anniversary celebration of the California
Zephyr!
Sixty years ago, railcars were
rolling off the assembly line at Budd's Red Lion Plant in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, in preparation for the launch of the California Zephyr
on March 20, 1949. In honor of this milestone, we've updated our site
graphics to reflect this exciting anniversary.
In 1948, Budd featured several railcars, including
California Zephyr coaches at the Chicago
Rail Fair. Additionally, CZ dome coaches and baggage cars
were inserted into consists of The Exposition Flyer, giving riders
of that CZ-predecessor a preview of the comfort and elegance that were
coming soon.
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June 12, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Addition
 A
photo showing D&RGW locomotives on the ground following a
wreck near Pactolus Lake, CO in July, 1965 caused by a washout. The
CZ baggage car is somewhat visible as well. View it on the Train
Photos page
in the Photo
Archive.
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June 11, 2008
The Anschutz Co. buys Xanterra
Among Xanterra's properties is Grand Canyon Railway.
Consequently, Ansco once again owns former CZ railcars. The cars involved
are flat-top coach Silver Aspen and vista-dome coaches Silver
Colt,
Silver Stirrup and the damaged Silver
Pony.
The Rocky Mountain News has an article regarding
the acquisition here.
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June 2, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
New Additions
 A
new message has been added on the Post
Card Memories page. This particular
card was mailed in 1958, and has the image pictured on the left. Four
post cards have been added to the Post
Cards page.
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May 30, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Additions
 A
photo of the 10-6 Sleeper Silver Falls in the consist of the CZ in
Grand Junction, CO. Taken on this date (May 30) in 1960. Photographer
is unknown. View it on
the 10-6
Sleepers page
in the Photo
Archive. A
photo of the eastbound and westbound CZ meeting in Glenwood Springs,
CO. View it on the Train
Photos page
in the Photo
Archive.
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May 29, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Exhibit Additions
 A Budd
Advertisement from March, 1949 has been added to the Vendor
Advertising page. This ad shows "Advance showings of the
California Zephyr", where the new train could be viewed and
toured prior to the inaugural run on March 20th. A
photo of the CZ making a stop in Portola, CA in August, 1955.
View it on the Train
Photos page
in the Photo
Archive.
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May 28, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Additions
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May 22, 2008
Silver Palm Update
- Craig Brinkman has brought to our attention
that WP 871 Silver Palm is owned by The Depot Museum & Historical
Society of Avon Park in Avon Park, FL. A couple of small photos can
be seen on their website.
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April 12, 2008
**Silver Plate acquired by Western Pacific Railroad
Museum**
- Following negotiations with the State of California,
the Silver Plate is returning to it's home turf. The move to Portola
from Jamestown, CA is pending. More details as they come in!
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March 20, 2008
**59th Anniversary of the California Zephyr**
- 59 years ago today, the first California Zephyr's
headed east and west, respectively.
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February 20, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Brochure Addition!
 A 1961
Onboard Brochure is
now available to be viewed in its entirety. Select "Browse" under
the cover on the "Brochures"
page.
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February 15, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
More Additions!
 The Introductory Brochure is
now available to be viewed in its entirety. Select "Browse" under
the cover on the "Brochures"
page. The WP Family Plan
Fares Brochure is
now available to be viewed in full. Two-Sided, Folded. Select "Browse" under
the cover on the "Brochures"
page.
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February 13, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
More Additions!
- February 1969 Dinner
Menu. Featuring a Colorado scene. On the "Menus"
page.
- California-Nevada Railroad
Historical Society Excursion Dinner Menu. Dated March 18,
1956. On the "Menus"
page.
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February 11, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Exhibit Additions
- A very rare shot of Silver
Bronco on display at the Chicago Railfair, taken
on September 4, 1948. The Silver Bronco was the Budd Car of the Week
that week. The photo can be viewed at the CZ-22 page
in the Photo
Archives.
- Train-used meal check. On the Meal
Checks exhibit
page.
- A shot of Silver
Beaver taken
on September 3, 1963 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Shows corner and
side damage to the car following a derailment of the CZ. The photo
can be viewed at the Baggage
Cars page in the Photo
Archives.
- Two views of the CZ en route taken from behind.
View at the Train
Views page in the Photo
Archives.
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February 7, 2008
**SITE UPDATE**
Photo Additions
Loren Dunlap has made made available a small set
of photos taken during a pre-inaugural exhibition run of the CZ from
March, 1949. The photos can be viewed at the CZ
Exhibition Run page
in the Photo
Archives.
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January 31, 2008
Silver Bronco For Sale
Now listed at Ozark
Mountain Railcar for $149,000. (Edit: Car has been sold)
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**SPECIAL REQUEST**
CZ Enamel Vestibule Step Plaque Original Artwork
A car owner has requested help from anyone out
there who may have original artwork for the plaques that were affixed
to the CZ railcar steps. These are the small oval signs, one saying
"Watch Your Step" and the other says "California Zephyr"
as seen below.
This artwork is needed for reference on a project,
and you can certainly retain ownership.
If you have this original artwork, or know where
such can be found, please use our contact form to
let us know.
*Thanks to Loren Dunlap for these photos
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