Zephyr Route Tours

Zephyr Route Tours Welcome to the world of rail cruise travel operated by Zephyr Route! Welcome to the world of rail cruise travel operated by Zephyr Route.

Our journeys take today's travelers back to a time when passenger trains were at their very best. Vintage rail cars from the 1940's and 1950's have been restored to appeal to passengers of today, yet they still retain the ambiance of the past. Meals served en route are planned to give a taste of the kind of foods once found on menus of the former Burlington Route. Attendants deftly pamper passenge

rs with charming, courteous service throughout the journey. Destinations are wonderful places to while away leisure time. Enjoy exploring Zephyr Route journeys and other pages to select an upcoming rail cruise. Zephyr Route looks forward to having you aboard!!

Exciting news! After more than 20 years, original reading lights are back, bringing a renewed ambiance to our space. Che...
09/30/2025

Exciting news! After more than 20 years, original reading lights are back, bringing a renewed ambiance to our space. Check out the details! 👉 https://wix.to/52CXgaJ

After 20+ years of absence, original reading lights have been reinstalled below the luggage racks (on one side). Throughout those years several components were gathered, cleaned, and polished. Previous owners painted over the metal frames which were removed. New interior parts were found and wired t...

The restoration of the SILVER VIEW dome is underway, thanks to volunteers Roger Cain and Dave Head, whose meticulous ski...
03/03/2025

The restoration of the SILVER VIEW dome is underway, thanks to volunteers Roger Cain and Dave Head, whose meticulous skills are making a difference! Follow along on this remarkable journey: https://wix.to/0V8Qm9b

SILVER VIEW Restoration is progressing. Co-Superintendent, Roger Cain and Dave Head continue to volunteer their time and skills to achieve a truly restored railcar. There are so many items that crop up which need skilled attention to achieve a high-quality finished restoration. Fortunately the 2025....

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12/07/2024

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Recently SILVER VIEW restorers put some finishing touches on the dome steps. Matching vinyl treads were placed on bottom 2 steps, followed by deep cleaning the remaining flooring in the dome aisle.Painting the walls below the window ledges and front and back 'dashboards' has begun. The super-cold we...

Thanks to all for their hard work on this restoration of Silver View and making her home look beautiful!
08/15/2024

Thanks to all for their hard work on this restoration of Silver View and making her home look beautiful!

Big shout out to Randy Travis Landscaping for the fine job of the 85 ft of Purington street pavers at the Silver View.

05/22/2024

Here is a short time lapse video showing Chloe Lynn Metz painting the mural in Silver View

Check out our new blog post highlighting the Parlor Room Mural. Painting done by Chloe Lynn Metz https://wix.to/LwoWMya...
05/22/2024

Check out our new blog post highlighting the Parlor Room Mural. Painting done by Chloe Lynn Metz

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A huge thank you goes out to Chole Metz for the wonderful job she did painting the mural in the Parlor Room of Silver View. Her recreation is a wonderful representation of the original, and will be a source of great joy for many generations who visit Silver View. Below are pictures from the recreati...

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04/23/2024

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Super volunteer Dave has focused his skills on adjusting the installation of the center dome ceiling light fixtures. Apparently alignment is critical in order to drop down the hinged front of the fixture to replace light bulbs. Patience and time are definitely needed to 'get it just right'.PAINT STR...

Happy Easter
03/30/2024

Happy Easter

PLANNING FOR 2024 FUNDRAISING TOURS Zephyr Route is in the process of developing tours for late summer or fall of 2024. These will be fund raisers where net profits will be directed to the restoration of former Burlington Route’s Twin Cities Zephyr dome, First Class railcar SILVER VIEW. Restoratio...

03/21/2024
https://www.zephyrroute.com/post/recreation-of-the-hallway-mural-to-begin-soon
03/16/2024

https://www.zephyrroute.com/post/recreation-of-the-hallway-mural-to-begin-soon

Beginning in late April, 2024, we will post more updates as the painting progresses!Black and white photo of the original muralHistory of the MuralHelen Treddwell, a prominent artist from the Philadelphia, PA area, was commissioned by the Budd Manufacturing Co, and Burlington Route to create murals....

Holiday Greetings from Zephyr Route
12/23/2023

Holiday Greetings from Zephyr Route

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227 Sedgewick Cir
Saint Charles, IL
60174

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