Reflections From the Pride of First Class...Now Covered in Graffiti. It was an incredibly sad sight to turn the corner at Beech Grove, Indiana, and spot a pair of now retired Pacific Parlou... (more)

One Hundred Miles Left to Retirement. A thick layer of fog has settled over Santa Barbara...setting the mood for this evening's sad note. With just 100 miles left until its final destinatio... (more)

"Columbia Valley's Last Ride." The inside of the Pacific Parlour Car "Columbia Valley" is empty for a brief 20 minutes as passengers take the chance to stretch their legs on the platform of... (more)

Calling on San Luis Obispo...One Last Time. After serving the Santa Fe and Amtrak for more than 60 combined years...the final day of revenue service for the Pacific Parlour cars has arrived... (more)

After serving the Santa Fe and Amtrak for more than 60 combined years...the final day of revenue service for the Pacific Parlour cars has arrived. Beginning life in 1956 for the Santa Fe as cafe c... (more)

Farewell Pacific Parlour Car. For one final moment, Pacific Parlour Car "Columbia Valley" sits quietly on track 10 at Los Angeles Union Station, having just arrived from Seattle. This woul... (more)

Heading North One Last Time. Making its final northbound departure out of Simi Valley, AMTK 39974, the "Sonoma Valley" Pacific Parlour Car, leans into the curve as it departs on Amtrak's no... (more)

Farewell to the Pacific Parlour Cars. February 2 marked the last northbound departure and February 4 will be the last ever southbound departure before these cars are retired after 26 years... (more)

Farewell to the Pacific Parlour Cars. February 2 marked the last northbound departure and February 4 will be the last ever southbound departure before these cars are retired after 26 years... (more)

Farewell to the Pacific Parlour Cars. February 2 marked the last northbound departure and February 4 will be the last ever southbound departure before these cars are retired after 26 years... (more)

Farewell to the Pacific Parlour Cars. February 2 marked the last northbound departure and February 4 will be the last ever southbound departure before these cars are retired after 26 years... (more)

Farewell to the Pacific Parlour Cars. February 2 marked the last northbound departure and February 4 will be the last ever southbound departure before these cars are retired after 26 years... (more)

Farewell to the Pacific Parlour Cars. February 2 marked the last northbound departure and February 4 will be the last ever southbound departure before these cars are retired after 26 years... (more)