Being Big On A Train

[PRR 60]

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We are on the Southwest Chief right now for our second day, but first full day. The ride has been spectacular, as was the Capitol Limited, but nothing compares to the scenery we've seen on this train. I believe we saw the Southeastern side of the Grand Canyon, as well as the Rockies off in the distance. Even if it wasn't them, it's been a beautiful ride.

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Rockies, yes. Grand Canyon, no.
The closest you'll get to the Grand Canyon is between Flagstaff and Williams Junction. You'll be about 50 miles south and well out of view. However, there are lots of not quite grand canyons out there, and they are all pretty grand to me.

 

[SarahZ]

The second day on the SWC features the Raton Pass and the Glorieta Pass, between Trinidad, CO and Lamy, NM. They're beautiful for sure. I hope you took lots of pictures. If the SWC is re-routed in a couple of years, that's the part of the trip that'll get axed.

 

[CaliforniaMom]

Cooley47, did you enjoy your trip?