People are always asking me about which of the Amtrak trains I like best. And that’s hard, because there are different reasons for liking certain trains. For instance, I think...
I have a lot of empathy for the people who work in the Amtrak dining cars. Consider the dining car crew on the California Zephyr, for instance. They leave Chicago...
What’s my favorite Amtrak train ride? That’s the question I’m most often asked, and it’s very hard to answer. For instance, I can’t imagine a more spectacular ride than the...
Planning an extended rail journey is always interesting and fun. At least it is for me. There are several factors to consider: cost is a big one, of course, and...