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  1. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Hello! I did do it, I’m been meaning to post about it with pictures but life keeps getting in the way sadly. There was snow, not too much but still enough for it to be beautiful, and fortunately no holdups 🙂 I will try to write a post about it soon!
  2. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    I’m sorry to hear there’s no sightseer lounge.. that’s one of the main reasons for taking any of the long distance routes for me. I am glad you bounce around tho since the person on the other side didn’t show up 🙂
  3. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Hello everyone! Thank you so much for your helpful suggestions! I am finally taking the California Zephyr this weekend — so excited!! 🙂 I had one more question I was hoping to get feedback on — which side is generally better for views when going west?
  4. trainnewbee

    Winter storm related delays and cancellations Winter 2022-2023

    Does this mean that the California Zephyr that departed from Chicago will terminate in Reno instead of Emeryville? Edit: I just realized the post above was from Monday.. nevertheless still curious if the westbound California Zephyr terminated early?
  5. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    So does this mean that windows on the California Zephyr do not get cleaned nowadays? How easy/hard is it to see clearly through the windows?
  6. trainnewbee

    SWC or CZ?

    I don’t have much to add to the conversation, for although I’ve taken the CZ before (and loved it), I haven’t been on the SWC yet, so can’t compare the two. I did want to say though that I love your positive and upbeat attitude! How regardless of which train you ended up taking, you’re sure...
  7. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    I hope it is a short-term issue. It must be terribly disappointing to take a long-distance route and not have a Sightseer!
  8. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    What? That has been happening? The sightseeing lounge is perhaps the biggest appeal for some folks (me included)!
  9. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Thank you so much!! I guess now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that the train doesn't get cancelled!
  10. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Hello fellow train-lovers! I finally booked a trip when roomette prices were in a lower bucket, and I am so excited! I am a little worried though because of so many reservations being canceled or downgraded. My reservation is currently Room 5 in Car 531. I was wondering if this is the standard...
  11. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Ah I see. I didn't know that. The last time I took the CZ the sleeper and diner cars were at the beginning of the train, and I guess I just assumed that was always the case. Thank you for sharing this!
  12. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    It is nice to know that Amstew can be better than some of the flex meals!
  13. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Oh wow, that's amazing! Which route do you have left? I agree with the sentiment that long distance train travel is a vacation in itself!
  14. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    That sounds lovely! I hope I get to see a lot of snow too. I’m sorry about the water, but glad they gave you some credit—I did not know Amtrak did that. Good to know I guess! All of you have convinced me—whenever the trip happens, it will definitely be in the westbound direction! I feel...
  15. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    This is so helpful, thank you! I will definitely follow your advice about extra food and warm clothing, and about preferring Jan/Feb for the snow. Weirdly, right now, the family bedroom is cheaper than the roomette for all dates I looked at for next Jan/Feb, and all are wildly expensive. I'm...
  16. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    The photos are beautiful!! Which direction did you take the train? If it is not any trouble, it would be lovely to see your photos from the Coast Starlight too! 🙂
  17. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Thank you! This is really helpful. The photos are stunning!! Do you mind sharing why you liked going west better? So lovely you got to take this train in both directions!
  18. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr or Empire Builder next week?

    All the best!! I hope you have a lovely journey!
  19. trainnewbee

    California Zephyr discussion

    Hello fellow train lovers, I am thinking of taking the California Zephyr the entire way some time between November 2022 - March 2023. I have taken it from Emeryville to Chicago before in October 2019, but I wish to travel along that route again when the mountains are covered in snow. I was...
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