An Ill Wind Blows on the Zephyr, But All Ends Well

An Ill Wind Blows on the Zephyr, But All Ends Well

ByJim Loomis

I’ve just left Amtrak‘s California Zephyr at Davis, California, after a fine ride from Chicago. The equipment was in good shape and the crew was excellent … at least that’s true of the car attendant in my sleeper: personable, outgoing, on the ball, and right there whenever anyone needed him. The first pleasant surprise occurred…

What Is Amtrak’s Most Scenic Train Ride?
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What Is Amtrak’s Most Scenic Train Ride?

ByJim Loomis

I received an email the other day from someone who wants to take a long-distance train trip and asked which of Amtrak’s routes would offer the most scenic ride. That’s a really tough call but, if I have to pick just one, I’d have to say the California Zephyr. After leaving Chicago, the Zephyr crosses…