Classes of Service
Call: 719.276.4000 or 1.888.RAILS.4U
Trains begin running March 17th
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The Royal Gorge Route Railroad’s classes of service harken back to a time when travel was an elegant and leisurely affair. Designed in golden era style with its American-made reclining and banquette seats, carefully restored dark oak interiors, white-linen covered fine dining tables, and plate glass windows, Colorado’s first and only full-service streamliner is crafted for truly civilized travel. The railroad’s Mid-century coach, dining and Vista Domes, along with 1950’s era streamlined locomotives, ferry more than 100,000 passengers each year up the rails through the dramatic Royal Gorge and along the Arkansas River as they dine on chef-prepared multi-course meals, eclectic wine selections and budget-friendly ala carte fare. This blend of service has earned the Royal Gorge Route Railroad its reputation as the premier passenger excursion train in the country. The train ride covers 24-miles and takes two-hours to complete the round trip journey through the Royal Gorge. All guests have access to an open air-car. The Royal Gorge boarding and ticketing area is located at the Santa Fe Depot - 401 Water Street, Canon City, CO 81212. Click here for Mapquest. Below is a list of classes of service:
Classes of Service:
Coach Class: Experience the Gorge in coach-car comfort or enjoy it while riding in our open-air car. A la carte fare is always available in the concession car and libations are available in the lounge car.
Adult: $35.00 Child: $24.00 (ages 3-12). Children under 2 are free when seated on a parent's lap.
Twilight Train: Enjoy a special 6:30 PM departure for a 3-hour journey through the Royal Gorge at the best time of day – twilight. This 6:30 pm departure is available throughout the summer when dinner trains operate. Twilight trains are three hours round trip.
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Vista Dome: Enjoy the breathtaking views from a classic glass-topped dome car and enjoy a delicious
breakfast or lunch prepared by our chef. Our food is prepared fresh and the service is outstanding. A full service bar is also available in Vista Dome service.
Adult: $59.00 Child: $48.00 (ages 3-12).
Children ages 2 and under are free when seated on a parent lap.
Our special Vista Dome twilight service is available on our 6:30 pm departure throughout the summer when dinner trains operate. Our Vista Dome Grill will be open for dinner, featuring the same delicious entrees that have made Vista Dome one of our most popular classes of service. Twilight trains are three hours round trip.
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Sunshine Falls: Enjoy comfortable seating in our new luxurious bar and parlor car. Over $100,000.00 was spent remodeling Sunshine Falls with warm woods, custom table seating, a full service bar and large plate glass windows. Guests on Sunshine Falls have a full menu of delicious food items that may be ordered while seated in the Bar class for both breakfast and lunch (additional charges apply). The full service bar offers specialty drinks, beer on tap, as well as a complete wine list. Download the Vista Dome menu here. All ticketed Bar Class passengers must be 8-years of age or older to sit in the Sunshine Falls Bar car.
Adult: $45.00 Child: $45.00 (ages 8-12)
Twilight Train on Sunshine Falls: Enjoy a special 6:30 PM departure for a 3-hour journey through the Royal Gorge at the best time of day – twilight. Our Vista Dome Grill will be open for dinner, featuring the same delicious entrees that have made Vista Dome one of our most popular classes of service. Twilight trains are three hours round trip.
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3-Course Lunch: This full-service three-course lunch is served on select 12:30 p.m. departures. Choose from seasonal entrees, and enjoy delicious fare, white linen covered fine dining tables and outstanding views through plate glass windows. Observation dome or dining car seating is available. Please note that children must be at least 3-years of age and well behaved on the lunch train.
Gourmet Lunch Menu
Seating in Dining Car: Adult: $69.00 Child: $49.00 (minimum age 3 and children must be well behaved)
Seating in Observation Dome: - Adult: $99.00 Child: $79.00.
Lunch class offers reserved seating and private open-air car.
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Dinner Train: - Available on select evenings, these leisurely three-hour excursions feature seasonal and regionally inspired, chef-prepared 3-course meals. White linen table cloths, sparkling glasses, outstanding service, and the beauty of the Royal Gorge are included. Seasonal entrees are prepared fresh by our chef.
Gourmet Dinner Menu
Seating in Dining Car: Adult: $85.00
Seating in Observation Dome: - Adult: $115.00
Minimum age: 8 yrs. Dinner trains offer reserved seating and private open-air car.
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Murder Mystery Train: Groups and individual guests discover “who dunnit” during one of several western-themed murder mystery dinner performances on select evenings throughout the summer. Large group engagements may also be scheduled upon request. Our award winning dinner fare is included with seasonal entrees prepared fresh by our chef. Available on select evenings. Gourmet Dinner Menu
Seating in Dining Car: Adult: $110.00
Murder Mystery offers reserved seating and private open-air car.
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Ride with Santa! St. Nick visits the Royal Gorge each year on the Santa Express. Professionally decorated trains carry children of all ages to meet Santa at the North Pole while they sip hot cocoa, nibble on cookies and listen to holiday stories and festive tunes. on Thousands of lights bedeck the festive North Pole Village in the Gorge itself where Santa Claus boards the train to hear children’s Christmas wishes and to gift each child with a special holiday bell.
Coach Class: Adult: $32.00 Child: $22.00 (ages 2-12) (Children under 2 ride free)
First Class: Adult $42.00 child: $32.00
Vista Dome Class: Adult $46.00 child: $36.00
Entrees are available in First Class and Vista Dome from the Vista Dome Grill along with a full-service bar. Coach passengers have access to bar and concession food items.
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Adult: $69.00 Child: $49.00 - Dining Car (minimum age 3 yrs. and children must be well behaved)
Seating in Observation Dome: - Adult: $99.00 Child: $79.00 
Come join us September 15th through October 7th on our 12:30 PM departure to celebrate Oktoberfest!
In addition to our regular lunch menu, we're adding a special Oktoberfest entree of:
Veal Bratwurst with Mustard Spaetzle & Braised Red Cabbage & Apples and for dessert
Black Forest Cake. Choose "Oktoberfest Entree" with your entree choice.
Also included with each lunch is a Royal Gorge Route logo pint glass (beverage not included). We'll also have traditional Oktoberfest beer on tap for the occasion. Come join us for this fun filled event. Prost!
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Adult: $79.00 Child: $59.00 - Dining Car (minimum age 3 yrs. and children must be well behaved)
Seating in Observation Dome: - Adult: $109.00 Child: $89.00 
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th and you'll hit a home run this year inviting mom on one of our very special Mother's Day brunch trains.
Begin with a glass of champagne, followed by a variety of chef prepared entrees, and finished off with a dessert that would make your mother proud.
Mother's Day Menu - 2012
- Baby Spinach Salad with apple wood smoked bacon, yellow teardrop tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and top with warm bacon vinaigrette.
- Steak Oscar (Beef tenderloin topped with lobster asparagus and béarnaise sauce)
- Quiche made with roasted Portobello mushroom and Prosciutto ham, Parmesan potato Croquette and Roasted multi-colored Cauliflower.
- Dessert: Seasonal - Chef's Choice
All Moms to receive a red rose and glass of champagne
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For questions about accessibility of the train and its different classes please call the reservations department
at 888-724-5748 prior to booking a reservation on our web site.
For more information you may book online or call us at: 1.888.RAILS.4U
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Santa Fe Depot
401 Water Street
Canon City, CO 81212