Glacier Discovery
Introduction The '''''Glacier Discovery''''' is a passenger train operated by the Alaska Railroad between the towns of Anchorage, Whittier Alaska and south on the Seward rail line as far as Grandview whistle stop; then back again. It is a seasonal train, only operating between the months of May and September.__NOTOC__
Station Stops The Glacier Discovery utilizes part of the Anchorage–Seward route. It makes the following station stops:* Anchorage* Girdwood* Portage* Whittier* Portage* Spencer Whistle Stop* Grandview Whistle StopAfter the stop at Grandview the train travels back again: * Spencer Whistle Stop* Portage* Whittier* Portage* Girdwood* Anchorage
Rolling Stock The DMU leads the Glacier DiscoveryThe Glacier Discovery consist uses the following rolling stock* 1 EMD GP38-2* 1baggage car* 1-3 single level passenger cars* 1 Colorado Railcar bi level DMU 751 Whittier, Alaska. There is no depot in Whittier. Trains load and off-load passengers in the white tented area across from the cruise ship terminal and the marina.
Notes A. Return travelers are offered the opportunity to transfer to a motorcoach in Portage, taking them directly back to Anchorage and allowing them to skip the train's return detour to Whittier.
References
External links * Alaska Railroad home page* Map of Alaska Railroad with Glacier Discovery route marked in blue*