Golden Ember

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Golden Ember
Overview
Service typeRegional rail
StatusOperating
LocaleSouthern United States
Current operator(s)Central Gateway Turtle Railroad
Route
StartOrlando, Florida
Stops36
EndPhoenix, Arizona
Distance travelled3,931 miles (6,326 km)
Average journey time66 hours
Service frequencyEvery 3 days
Technical
Rolling stock3 EMD F125s
2 Bombadier diner coaches
15 Bombadier bilevel coaches
3 Bombadier baggage coaches
5 Bombadier sleeper coaches
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Operating speed50 miles per hour (80 km/h)–70 miles per hour (110 km/h)