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Ultra Dome
The Ultra Dome is a bilevel dome coach manufactured by Colorado Railcar for various operators between 1988–2007. Colorado Railcar, and its predecessor Rader Railcar, constructed a total of 44 cars. All 44 were purchased by touring companies in Alaska and Canada. At the time of their construction their dome areas featured the largest individual glass panes ever installed in a railcar.
== Background ==
The Ultra Domes were the brainchild of Thomas G. Rader, an American railway entrepreneur. Rader worked for the Holland America Line in Alaska and developed an idea to use trains in conjunction with the cruise lines to promote tourism in the state. In 1982, Rader acquired five former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad ("Milwaukee Road") Super Domes, originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1952. Four were rebuilt by American Car and Foundry (ACF) and placed into service in 1983 as the ''Midnight Sun Express''. Passengers from Cunard Line cruise ships boarded the cars (attached to an existing Alaska Railroad train) in Anchorage, Alaska and hauled to Denali National Park. On-board services were maintained to a high level, similar to that of a cruise ship. The service expanded in 1984 to include Princess Cruises and Rader's old employer the Holland America Line. Rader sold out to Princess Cruises in 1986 but recognized there was a substantial growth opportunity. Using the proceeds from the sale, he founded Rader Railcar to produce new dome cars for service in Alaska and elsewhere.
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