Rocky Mountaineer Specifications

Here is a summary of train specifications. Each of the 11 locomotives were manufactured in Montreal by Canadian Car & Foundry. The locomotives weigh 250,000lbs. or 113,398kg and can reach a maximum speed of 105km/h. Each train has two generator cars and inside those cars are two CAT C18 generators that output anywhere between 440-500kw of power also manufactured by Canadian Car & Foundry. Trains contain a variable number of Lounge cars and SilverLeaf coaches also manufactured by Canadian Car & Foundry plus GoldLeaf Coaches manufactured in Zurich by Stadler Rail.

To learn more check Behind The Rocky Mountaineer Fleet.

Rocky Mountaineer is based upon the Glacier Express in Switzerland, a tourist transport between St Moritz and Zermatt. The Rocky Mountaineer is neither a destination transport or an express but both services emphasize scenery and gastronomy and operate panoramic cars.