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The ''Vacationer'' was a seasonal passenger train operated by Amtrak between New York City and Miami, Florida. The ''Vacationer'', like its predecessor the ''Florida Special'', was designed to supplement regular Northeast—Florida service during the winter months. It made its first run on December 15, 1972. == History == The ''Florida Special'' was a popular service, earning a reputation for luxury during its 84-year history. While desiring to continue the tradition of expanded seasonal service, Amtrak could not continue to maintain the same high standards which the name demanded and adopted the name ''Vacationer'', while retaining the same route and schedule. Some of the luxuries previously found aboard the ''Special'' migrated to the ''Silver Meteor''. The new ''Vacationer'' departed New York's Penn Station at 6:35 pm, which permitted a same-day connection for passengers coming from Boston. The ''Vacationer'' carried both coaches and sleepers New York—Miami; in Washington it exchanged a Miami—Montreal sleeper with the ''Montrealer''. Sleeping accommodations included bedrooms and roomettes, plus single and double rooms in a slumbercoach. The train carried a lounge and full diner. Seasonal service ended April 28, 1973. The ''Vacationer'' returned on December 14, 1973, with a slightly earlier departure from New York. It no longer handled a Miami—Montreal sleeping car; such service was taken over by the ''Silver Star''. The 1973 oil crisis led to a surge in patronage; the ''Vacationer'' ran with a total of 18 cars. Amtrak later added a second dining car to the train to meet the increased demand. Seasonal service ended March 31, 1974. The ''Vacationer'' did not return for the 1974—1975 season; Amtrak instead introduced the ''Miamian'' over the same route but with a slightly different schedule and different numbers, but canceled it after three weeks because of equipment shortages.〔; 104.〕 In 1975 Amtrak dropped the special seasonal trains altogether when it returned the ''Champion'', which had been combined with the ''Silver Meteor'' New York—Jacksonville, to independent operation for the winter season. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Vacationer (train)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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