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Imagine traveling around the Panama Canal in a deluxe 1938 vintage executive railway car. During this six-hour tour you'll not only take in the sights of the canal but transfer to the Gatun Locks for an up close look at this engineering marvel.

After boarding your air-conditioned transportation you'll make the short drive to the train station at Colon. Here, you'll board your unique train. Reminiscent of the golden age of railway travel, the passenger cars feature luxurious wood paneling, tables, carpeted floors, soft lamp lighting, wooden blinds, air conditioning, bathrooms, large windows to appreciate the picturesque journey and open-air viewing decks that allow passengers to step outside and "smell" the tropical rainforest.

Then, you'll leave the Colon station on an approximately one hour train trip to the Pacific terminus of the Panama Canal, passing Gatun Lake and the isthmus' dense rainforest. During your railroad journey, you guide will provide commentary on the railroad, Panamanian history, and the canal.

The rainforests of the Panama Canal are some of the most accessible green zones in the world. With over 50,000 acres of pristine rainforest, this natural gem hosts an incredible 105 species of mammals, 525 species of birds and 124 species of reptiles and amphibians. Enjoy a light snack and beverage during this part of you tour.

The Panama Canal requires a vast rainforest watershed to feed water to its lock system, which uses millions of gallons each day. Since the rainforests are so important to the national economy, the Canal Zone has had to actively preserve its natural resources, providing pristine green areas and excellent photo opportunities.

When your train arrives at Panama City's train station, you'll transfer to the Gatun Locks Observation Center where you will have the opportunity for a close up view of the passing ships and functioning of the locks from the top floor of the center. Depending on the size of each vessel, you can see one to three vessels simultaneously make the transit. From the moment the vessels enter the locks, it takes approximately ten minutes for the process to be completed. The water enters and leaves the locks by means of gravity only; there are no pumps or other man-made devices that assist in this process.

At the end of this fascinating adventure, you'll return to the pier.