Silver View Restoration

SILVER VIEW RESTORATION

Zephyr Route is currently in a multi-year project to restore the historic Silver View dome rail car.

SILVER VIEW was built by the Budd Company in 1947 for The Burlington Route Vista Dome Twin Cities Zephyrs.

It provided first class parlor car service, and was the signature car to one of the most handsome trains ever built.

When restored, SILVER VIEW will become ZEPHYR ROUTE premier railcar service for current and future generations who seek high quality rail travel.

Jan 14

More and More Little Things Mean A Lot

Recently during the Christmas Season, SILVER VIEW got a gift of 2 dome light lenses. A total of 24 are needed to have all the lenses in p...

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Jun 7, 2020

More Little Things Mean a Lot

Restoration work is in progress on the Dome Lens Holders to bring back their original color and shine. The rows of lights down the center...

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Apr 5, 2020

Updated Floor Plan - April 2020

A small planned change to the layout of the restrooms is reflected in this new floor plan. CLICK HERE FOR PDF

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Aug 29, 2018

Light Assemblies Almost Ready

Additional work has continued on the lights, including original style toggle switches and translucent glass. Various new wiring component...

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Jul 23, 2018

Finishing The Remaining Light Assemblies

The remaining main light assemblies were finished today, with Mike getting help from Timm and Ben again, and Lori joining in. The remain...

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