Desert Wind
Desert Wind
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| Overview |
| Service type |
Inter-city rail |
| Status |
Discontinued |
| Locale |
Western United States |
| First service |
October 28, 1979 |
| Last service |
May 10, 1997 |
| Current operator(s) |
N/A |
| Former operator(s) |
Amtrak |
| Route |
| Start |
Chicago, Illinois
|
| End |
Los Angeles, California
|
| Distance travelled |
2,397 miles (3,858 km) |
| Average journey time |
48 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency |
Three days per week |
| Train number(s) |
35/36 |
| On-board services |
| Class(es) |
- First class (sleepers)
- Reserved coach
|
| Sleeping arrangements |
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| Catering facilities |
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| Observation facilities |
Sightseer lounge |
| Technical |
|
Superliners |
| Track gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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