For sightseeing ability, the standard 24 seat domes are the best. As they used to advertise..."You can look up, down, and all around". Due to the full length of the Great Domes, they need a wider ceiling to carry additional air conditioning capacity. Therefore, there is only a single row of side glass, not two like in the shorter domes. This really makes a difference if you are going thru a deep canyon. And it allows you better visibility out the opposite side from where you are sitting. And since there are only six rows of seats, if you are in the front, you can still get a decent view out the back.
For shear luxury, the ultimate dome experience to me was the "Pleasure Dome" on the Super Chief, where there were only 36 revolving seats configured two and one.
The dome diners on the UP weren't too shabby either. Nothing like having a meal in one along the Columbia River on the City of Portland.
For shear luxury, the ultimate dome experience to me was the "Pleasure Dome" on the Super Chief, where there were only 36 revolving seats configured two and one.
The dome diners on the UP weren't too shabby either. Nothing like having a meal in one along the Columbia River on the City of Portland.