During its heyday, a KVR passenger train included a baggage car, a first class coach, a diner, several day coaches, and a sleeper. It left Vancouver in the early evening, passed Penticton in the morning, and arrived in Nelson that evening. Leaving Nelson early in the day, it arrived back in Vancouver the following morning. Old timers who travelled as passengers remember their experiences fondly. They recall dining in style with meals served on silver platters. There were even finger bowls if anyone wanted them. Linen napkins were folded into fancy shapes. Waiters balanced trays as the trains swayed around corners and through tunnels. Porters prepared comfortable berths for the overnight trip. Travellers enjoyed relaxing train travel.