THE TRAIN (click for a photo tour).
After 7 years of planning and an investment of over $25 million, the 21-wagon Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express was officially launched on April 26, 2007 at Belarussky Station, Moscow. The core of the train are newly designed 11 luxury sleeping wagons with cabins of two classes: Gold and Silver (max capacity 180 passengers). The rest are restaurant, bar, kitchen, staff, and service wagons. On average the train carries with anywhere between 80-160 travelers as some of the cabins are sold as single occupancy. The serving team consists of a Tour Manager, a Tour Leader, Guides, a Bartender, Wait staff, Attendants, Cooks, Doctor, and Technical personal - all together about 60-65 people. Local excursions are assisted by local tour operators and guides. The train is pulled by electric (some parts diesel) engines. The electricity used on the trains is 220V.

GOLD CLASS (click for a photo tour)
They are among the largest rail cabins anywhere in the world. Each cabin contain 2 bunk style beds (upper and lower). The lower bed is a multi purpose. At 4’ 5” (1.35 m) this double bed is converted into a comfortable sofa by your friendly cabin attendant on a daily basis. All cabins have an independently controlled air-conditioning to provide for a comfortable microclimate, dvd/cd player, lcd screen, night recessed lighting, remote controls for under floor heated floor, water-flushing, attendant’s call. The wardrobe space cleverly designed for clothes, suitcases, books and other essentials. It has a safety box. Fully en-suite, the bathrooms contain a separate power-shower cubicle with hot and cold water supply that can be used any time when it is necessary as well as bathrobe, slippers hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Tiled floor is supplied with a heating system. Washing-basin with a sensor mixer can be used at stops, in sanitary zones and throughout the entire journey: Cabin area – 77 sq ft (7sqm); Cabin length – 6’ 7” (2m); Cabin width – 11’ 8” (3.6m); Lower bed width – 4’ 5” (1.35m); Upper bed width – 2’ 9” (85cm); Bed Length – 6’ 3” (1.9m); Cabins per car: 5

SILVER CLASS (click for a photo tour)
The Silver Class cabins have similar facilities with the Gold Class, but more compact, both beds and living space. The main difference is the bathroom. The Silver en-suite is in the more modern “wet room” style, which means that the shower is within the bathroom but not in a separate shower cubicle: Cabin area - 60 square feet, (5.5sqm); Cabin length – 6’ 7” (2m); Cabin width – 9’ (2.7m); Lower bed width – 4’ (1.2m); Upper bed width – 2’ 9” (85cm); Bed length (upper & lower) – 6’ 3” (1.9m); Cabins per car: 6

RESTAURANT (2) and BAR (1) wagons (click for a photo tour)
A particular delight of the Golden Eagle are two beautifully appointed restaurant wagons. There is 1 executive chef and 5 sous chefs. Breakfast is normally between 8am and 10am. Lunch is scheduled around the off-train excursion arrangements, however it is normally between 12:30 and 2pm. Dinner is served at 7pm most evenings. As a rule, the menu is set with a choice of main course. It includes delicacies and the finest local ingredients for European and Oriental cuisine. All meals are complimented by wines from around the world, beer, vodka, mineral water and soft drinks. Yet the social heart of the train is of course the bar-wagon, a great place to relax and settle into the unhurried pace of life on board. Unwind in comfortable surroundings and watch the world go by as you get to know your fellow passengers… the bar stays open until the last person leaves.

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Special tour-related note:
The 2010 tours will feature Sukhbaatar
instead of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.

Related Tours:
Classic Trans-Siberia-Mongolia RR (3 stops)
Classic Trans-Siberia-Mongolia RR (7 stops)
Classic Trans-Siberian RR (3 stops)
Private Express: Trans-Siberia-Mongolia-China

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