http://www.californiazephyr.org California Zephyr News & Events http://californiazephyr.org/images/graphics/car_headers/zephyrus_topleft.gif http://californiazephyr.org/ en-us All Rights Reserved 2012 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:30:00 PDT Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:30:00 PDT czmuseum@aol.com (Allan2) 1 I'm sad to report the passing of Leonard Bernstein on January 4, 2012. Mr. Bernstein was at one time a CZ Dining Car Steward. He retired from the D&RGW as Director of Passenger and Dining Car Operations, and was integral in maintaining the high standards of the Rio Grande Zephyr. He was with the D&RGW for over 50 years. Mr. Bernstein was 95 years old. Mr. Bernstein's Obituary. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#011812-01 Here's hoping 2012 is your best year ever! Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php Vista Dome coach Silver Bridle has been acquired by Iowa Pacific. Future plans are unknown at this time. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:30:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#101311-01 We've received information that the Silver Feather has a new home with the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Presumably for service on their excursion trains, but we have no details at this time. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#092011-02 This past weeked saw the return of Silver Bronco to revenue service with the Cayahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:50:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#092011-01 The Silver Beaver has been listed for sale through Gateway Rail Services for $35,000. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:02:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#080511-01 We just learned the Silver Feather was listed for sale a few months ago. The car is listed at RailSwap.org for $135,000. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:30:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#072011-01 A group of photos of the Silver Feather sent by Jon Clark. These were taken in December, 2010 shortly after his acquisition of the car. Thu, 13 Jul 2011 20:30:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/resource_library/photo_archive/dome_coach/cz22/index.phtml#Feather Playing cards issued by Western Pacific promoting the California Zephyr. Two different color styles. Circa 1950's. Mon, 09 May 2011 18:05:00 PDT http://www.californiazephyr.org/exhibits/cards_games/ Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the first regularly scheduled runs of the California Zephyr. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:20:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#032011-01 A late 50's era brochure featuring a Zephyrette on the cover. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:50:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#022211-01 Former Zephyrette Cathy Moran is still seeking assistance with her Zephyrette History Project, and organizing a Zephyrette reunion. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:15:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#cevoniReminder A great set of photos from the scene of the 1955 CZ derailment near Sulphur, Nevada at milepost 476. These photos have been graciously provided by William Herman, who was a passenger with his parents on the train that day. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:30:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#SulphurPhotos A video has been added to the Videos page in the Resource Library. "California Vintage Collection" is a collection of three films - Gerald M. Best's California Limiteds, California Zephyr and Western Pacific on TV. This Pentrex DVD was first released in 2009. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#CalVintageVideo Phil Stepek has posted on the IRM blog that the Silver Pony has arrived at its new home, the Illinois Railway Museum. Sat, 8 Jan 2011 05:44:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#PonyArrivesIRM When you "Look Up, Look Down and Look All Around, may the new year bring you Thrills Galore! Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PDT Jon Clark has informed us that he has recently acquired ex-Western Pacific Vista Dome coach Silver Feather. Mr. Clark also owns the ex-D&RGW Silver Mustang. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#FeatherClark Mike Gresham has shared some photos he took on a trip to view the Silver Pony in June, 2009. There's 34 new photos posted, and that's not even all he sent! Fri, 5 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#110510-01 We've been hearing some rumors for a while, and now it's been confirmed that the Silver Pony has indeed been acquired by the IRM. This is good news for the Silver Pony. The future for this car was uncertain after being damaged enroute to the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Arizona. This will be the first California Zephyr railcar to find a home at the Illinois Railway Museum, as well as their first Vista Dome. Congratulations, IRM! Thu, 4 Nov 2010 10:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#PonyIRM The Silver Crescent in Tampa, Florida on March 19, 1983. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:38:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#092410-01 We've just learned that the ex-WP 10-6 sleeper Silver Canyon is listed for sale through Ozark Mountain Railcar. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:10:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#CanyonSale01 The equipment of the former Inland Lakes Railway, including the vista dome Silver Bridle is being sold. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#BridleSale01 You can now subscribe to our news feed. This will help keep you informed when news items are posted. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:05:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#rss Now that the Silver Pine has arrived on the property of the new owner, we are free to announce that it is now part of the Austin Steam Train equipment fleet in Cedar Park, Texas. They hope to have the Silver Pine in service in the fall. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#PineArrives Italian Dinner Menu dated March, 1957. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#061510-01 More information will be added when approved for publishing. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#PineSold A set of photos including Silver Lariat, Silver Rapids and Silver Solarium. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#032310-01 Today marks the 61st Anniversary of the Inaugural Runs of the California Zephyr! Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#032010-01 The CZ in Burlington, Iowa in 1968, and a couple of photos of ex-CZ sleepers after being destroyed by fire in Buffalo, New York. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#031810-01 Ex-CB&Q Silver Dove as Amtrak 2200, and four photos of the ex-D&RGW Silver Sky in Rio Grande Zephyr days. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#031710-01 Former Zephyrette Cathy Moran (von Ibsch) is requesting any information and memorabilia regarding the CZ Zephyrettes for a Zephyrette History Project she is undertaking. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#cevoni 1968 CB&Q Timetable, and two Western Pacific Annual Reports Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#021710-01 Western Pacific California Zephyr brochure to take the train east to pick up your new car at the factory and drive it home. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#020210-01 The price has been dramatically reduced for the ex-D&RGW flat-top 48-seat coach Silver Pine. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#Pine25kSale Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PDT A car owner has requested help from anyone out there who may have original artwork for the plaques that were fixed to the CZ railcar steps. Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PDT http://californiazephyr.org/news/index.php#PlaqueRequest