Nobody understands the magic of Amtrak's California Zephyr train quite like Brad Swartzwelter, better known to passengers as Conductor Brad. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he ...

Take a 52-hour journey across America on the California Zephyr sleeper train, traveling over 2,500 miles from Chicago to San Francisco. This legendary route offers breathtaking scenery and highlights ...

Spanning 2,438 miles, the California Zephyr offers a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey across America. This adventure captures ...

Crossing up and over the fabled Donner Pass in the northern Sierra Nevada and descending to Lake Tahoe is one of those essential rites of passage for Californians. But forget doing it in a car. Now is ...

OK, would-be rail fans, we got you Amtrak tickets in Part 1 and briefed you on a few of my favorite trains. Now come a few tips on getting on board, dining cars, sleeping cars, enjoying the scenery ...

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