Ultra Dome

Ultra Dome
A Rocky Mountaineer Ultra Dome at Banff in 2005
Interior of an Alaska Railroad Ultra Dome in 2014
ManufacturerColorado Railcar
Constructed1988–2007
Entered service1988
Number built44
CapacityMaximum 88 (upper level)
Operators
Specifications
Car body constructionCorten steel
Car length85 feet (26 m)
Height18 feet (5.5 m)
Weight203,000 pounds (92,000 kg)

The Ultra Dome is a bilevel dome coach manufactured by Colorado Railcar for various operators between 1988–2007. Colorado Railcar, and its predecessor Rader Railcar, constructed a total of 44 cars. All 44 were purchased by touring companies in Alaska and Canada. At the time of their construction their dome areas featured the largest individual glass panes ever installed in a railcar.