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Then Vs. Now: How Amtrak's California Zephyr Route Has Changed

The United States of America has a rich railroading tradition, with railroads and the use of trains defining the American experience for the last two hundred years. Steam-powered passenger trains ...
Wall Street Journal

53 Hours and No Wi-Fi: Why I Loved Amtrak’s Slow Train to San Francisco

Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr route passes by Donner Lake in Truckee, Calif., on the final day of the journey. The friendly competition began during happy hour Sunday, minutes after the Amtrak ...
Business Insider

I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

I took Amtrak trains from California to Washington, DC, which took me 77 hours over four days. Consider bringing your own snacks, and know you can request hot water for instant meals and tea. Be ...
Colorado Public Radio

Colorado artists are riding the rails in an experimental new residency on the California Zephyr

The California Zephyr is usually full of railroad fanatics and people who want to see the wonder of America by train. But this week, the Amtrak cars will carry some unusual passengers. “I'll be ...