New train travel enthusiast!

[wealwayswander]

Hello!

My name is Dawn and I am new to train travel! I have an extensive travel background via truck camper in the Pacific Northwest but a recent trip to Europe where I experienced the ease of train travel sparked my interest in the USA rail system. Just two months later I booked my first trip. I wish I had found this group before I booked, but I was a bit impulsive to get that first trip on the calendar. However, I think I made a great choice - California Zephyr eastbound from Chicago to the West Coast in a Roomette sleeper. I can't wait to learn from all you knowledgeable people!

 

[pennyk]

Welcome to Amtrak Unlimited. The California Zephyr is my favorite train (and also the favorite of many members here).

 

[Cal]

Welcome! Theres a lot of differences between our trains and Europes, but riding Amtrak is definitely a great adventure. The Zephyr is an absolutely stunning trip, hope you enjoy.

 

[Brian Battuello]

Welcome! Some of us have been riding Amtrak and CZ for more than 50 years. Actually, I rode the *real* CZ, Zephyrettes and all in 1968. Please don't do that math!

The locals here have heard my CZ stories too many times, but feel free to pm me if you have any questions. And bring a sense of humor with you. Roughly when are you travelling?

 

[PVD]

The best of the Zephyr westbound is day 2, after you leave Denver....Really amazing country

 

[Cal]

The best of the Zephyr westbound is day 2, after you leave Denver....Really amazing country

When I took it for the first time this year I was expecting to like the scenery, but nothing that would blow me away. I was wrong. There were multiple times where I was like, really amazed.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Hello!

My name is Dawn and I am new to train travel! I have an extensive travel background via truck camper in the Pacific Northwest but a recent trip to Europe where I experienced the ease of train travel sparked my interest in the USA rail system. Just two months later I booked my first trip. I wish I had found this group before I booked, but I was a bit impulsive to get that first trip on the calendar. However, I think I made a great choice - California Zephyr eastbound from Chicago to the West Coast in a Roomette sleeper. I can't wait to learn from all you knowledgeable people!

*westbound