“Long gone!”   Citysearch User

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You should know by now that the dinner train has been gone from Renton for a few years. Destruction of the Wilburton Tunnel on I-405 took ou... More >

You should know by now that the dinner train has been gone from Renton for a few years. Destruction of the Wilburton Tunnel on I-405 took ou...
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“The train left!”   CSMobileUser

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been gone over a year now More >

been gone over a year now
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“Train Trip Information”   Citysearch User

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Hello Spirit Train: Hi, I'm Terry Wilson from Tacoma WA. Looking for information on prices and when the spirit leaves Renton WA to wher... More >

Hello Spirit Train: Hi, I'm Terry Wilson from Tacoma WA. Looking for information on prices and when the spirit leaves Renton WA to wher...
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“Spirit of WA Dinner Train rides”   Citysearch User

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If any of my friends ever come to WA state. I recommend going on the Spirit of WA Dinner Train. Not only do they serve delicious food, but t... More >

If any of my friends ever come to WA state. I recommend going on the Spirit of WA Dinner Train. Not only do they serve delicious food, but t...
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“I really really wanted to like it”   man4pnw

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Sounded like fun somy wife and I took our 2 teenage daughters on the dinner train. The train was a kind of fun reminder of things the past. I train is showing signs of wear. I guess I assumed... More >

Sounded like fun somy wife and I took our 2 teenage daughters on the dinner train. The train was a kind of fun reminder of things the past. I train is showing signs of wear. I guess I assumed that the food would have ben freshly prepared on sight but this is not the case. Think first class airline food. I don't know if the tracks need repair or the train's cars need new shocks. We were tossed back and forth as though we were locked in a broom closet during an earthquake. I've ridden trains up and down the west coast going much faster and never been through around so much. The food was ok. It tasted like it had been sitting an a warmer for sometime because it had. Vegetables were limp, the rest of the meal warm not hot but I justified it because we were doing it as a family adventure. One of the highlights is stopping on an old trestle and looking down on the 405. I suppose I am jaded because to me a highlight should be something special. The 405 just isn't that special. We enjoyed stopping at the winery and I suppose you could say it was the real highlight of the trip. The kids seemed to enjoy the train ride as it was outside of their normal daily experience. On leg back from the winery the girls plugged in their ipods and stared blankly at the industial areas we passed. It's ok, not great. I it might be a fun dinner for a couple in their early 20s. Pros: something different Cons: poor food, old interior, a little dull.
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“Kash2 has no clue”   hamboner126

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Kash2 wrote: "At $78.00 per person, it is not a regular event but once in a blue moon would be interesting ... except when we received our bill. You see the bill listed the train trip at $9.00... More >

Kash2 wrote: "At $78.00 per person, it is not a regular event but once in a blue moon would be interesting ... except when we received our bill. You see the bill listed the train trip at $9.00 and food at $68.00 each!! Hostess nearly ripped our head off demanding tip. I am sorry but the food was barely worth $15.00, and the hostess service was very subpar (even ignoring the outburst in the end). So when I go on a cruise, I don't pay tip for the cruise's bill, I pay for what I spend "during" cruise. Same way dinner train charging for tip on the "whole" experience is bogus" Well, first, the gratuity is not based off of the entire bill, or the "whole" experience. If that were the case, Kash2 would have had a check brought to the table that showed $156, based off of the $78 ticket price mentioned. What is served on the train, is a full three course meal with a full bar available, very similar to a traditional restaurant. So checks are presented as in a traditional restaurant, and each meal is listed at $34 each, out of the original $78, for a total of $68 per couple, instead of $156, which would be the "whole" experience.
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“Fun train ride w/ good food!”   jags999

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This can be a romantic evening or a fun family brunch! The scenery is nice in some places, not in others. Reserve the top dining car for the best view!! Food is delicious and the tour at the... More >

This can be a romantic evening or a fun family brunch! The scenery is nice in some places, not in others. Reserve the top dining car for the best view!! Food is delicious and the tour at the winery is very interesting!
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“Take it for what it is and you'll have fun”   Covered in rain ..

The Spirit of Washington dinner train was a fun way to spend an afternoon with my mom, cousin and aunt. We were in a regular car and the view seemed pretty good. Going with a group seems to be a... More >

The Spirit of Washington dinner train was a fun way to spend an afternoon with my mom, cousin and aunt. We were in a regular car and the view seemed pretty good. Going with a group seems to be a better option, because our side had the better views both there and back and the tables-for-two were on the other side. I definitely wouldn't call this a romantic experience. There are just a lot of people in close quarters, not to mention a ton of kids, at least on the afternoon we took it. The stop at the winery is pretty short and the winery was crowded. However, the tasting was fun, even though I didn't really sample a wine I'd consider buying. The food was not great, but not bad either. It reminded me of being on a cruise, where they are trying to serve a lot of people with a limited kitchen. But I thought it was pretty good, and I'm a picky vegetarian. Not gourmet, but not bad either. But our server was great and we were on a train so it was fun! All in all, if you're expectations aren't super-high you'll have a good time. If you are looking for great food and a romantic table, I suggest a different locale.
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“Over priced”   kash2

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My wife and I took the dinner train. The ride was nice, the scenery good, the stop over at the winery was interesting. All in all we both were thinking of recommending the trip, AND maybe buying... More >

My wife and I took the dinner train. The ride was nice, the scenery good, the stop over at the winery was interesting. All in all we both were thinking of recommending the trip, AND maybe buying gift certificate for other couples. At $78.00 per person, it is not a regular event but once in a blue moon would be interesting ... except when we received our bill. You see the bill listed the train trip at $9.00 and food at $68.00 each!! Hostess nearly ripped our head off demanding tip. I am sorry but the food was barely worth $15.00, and the hostess service was very subpar (even ignoring the outburst in the end). So when I go on a cruise, I don't pay tip for the cruise's bill, I pay for what I spend "during" cruise. Same way dinner train charging for tip on the "whole" experience is bogus. Not to mention i was more inclined to tip the conductor than the hostesses. Any how, wanted to share our experience. Maybe mystery ride or other rides are different but now my wife and I instead of trying all the different train rides, are going to stay away from this silly thing. Pros: Scenery is good Cons: over priced, bad service, rude host
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“Ah the gentle rocking motion of the train”   Citysearch User

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I have only experience the Spirit of Washington Dinner train once, however, it was an experience filled with warm memories. This is a true b... More >

I have only experience the Spirit of Washington Dinner train once, however, it was an experience filled with warm memories. This is a true b...
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