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) (one way trip)
Average journey time66 hours (one way trip)
Service frequencyEvery 3 days (one way trip)
Technical
Rolling stock3 EMD F125s
2 Bombardier diner coaches
10 Bombardier bilevel coaches
3 Bombardier baggage coaches
5 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)–70 miles per hour (110 km/h)