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| ridership2      = {{nowrap|348,206 (FY23)}} {{nowrap|{{Increase}} 0.48%}}
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| start          = {{wp|Orlando, Florida}}
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| end            = {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}
| end            = {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}
| distance        = {{convert|3,931|miles}}
| distance        = {{convert|3,931|miles}} (one way trip)
| journeytime    = 66 hours
| journeytime    = 66 hours (one way trip)
| frequency      = Every 6 days for a round trip
| frequency      = Every 3 days (one way trip)
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| seating        = 1,420
| sleeping        =  
| sleeping        = 300
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| autorack        = 100
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| observation    = {{wp|Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier observation and dome car}}
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| stock          = 3 {{wp|EMD F125|EMD F125s}}<br>2 {{wp|Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier diner coaches}}<br>10 {{wp|Bombardier Bilevel|Bombardier bilevel coaches}}<br>3 {{wp|Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier baggage coaches}}<br>5 {{wp|Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier sleeper coaches}}<br>5 {{wp|Autoracks}}
| stock          = 3 {{wp|EMD F125|EMD F125s}}<br>2 {{wp|Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier diner coaches}}<br>10 {{wp|Bombardier Bilevel|Bombardier bilevel coaches}}<br>3 {{wp|Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier baggage coaches}}<br>10 {{wp|Bombardier Inc.|Bombardier sleeper coaches}}<br>5 {{wp|Autorack|Streamlined Autoracks}}
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| gauge          = {{Track gauge|ussg|allk=on}}
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| speed          = {{convert|50|mph}}&ndash;{{convert|70|mph}}
| speed          = {{convert|50|mph}}&ndash;{{convert|125|mph}}
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Latest revision as of 00:57, 7 March 2024

Golden Ember
Overview
Service typeRegional rail
StatusOperating
LocaleSouthern United States
Current operator(s)Central Gateway Turtle Railroad
Annual ridership348,206 (FY23) Increase 0.48%
Route
StartOrlando, Florida
Stops36
EndPhoenix, Arizona
Distance travelled3,931 miles (6,326 km) (one way trip)
Average journey time66 hours (one way trip)
Service frequencyEvery 3 days (one way trip)
On-board services
Class(es)Coach class
Sleeper class
Seating arrangements1,420
Sleeping arrangements300
Auto-rack arrangements100
Catering facilitiesDining cars
Observation facilitiesBombardier observation and dome car
Technical
Rolling stock3 EMD F125s
2 Bombardier diner coaches
10 Bombardier bilevel coaches
3 Bombardier baggage coaches
10 Bombardier sleeper coaches
5 Streamlined Autoracks
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed50 miles per hour (80 km/h)–125 miles per hour (201 km/h)