-Late Shore-
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Sep 29, 2002
- Messages
- 35
Hey all,
Which train do you think is more popular? The California Zephyr or the Southwest Chief? Based upon my "research" of sleeping car accomodations on the chief, at most times of the year, they are very high on that train. But quantity doesn't necessairily mean quality. I think the Zephyr holds an edge because of the scenery in the Rocky mountains and even the scenery in eastern Utah (which is what I'm looking for ward to most of all when I do go to Las Vegas in February, even though it's mostly mountain ranges, but the Book Cliffs must be a sight! ), however, on the other hand, the Chief has it's own brand of fans as it traverses the old Route 66 from what I understand.
Thats where you come in. which do YOU think is a more popular, or which train has the better service, or is just plain ol' better than it's cousin?
The other question is this. Does anyone here know more than the basics of the 6 and one-half mile long Moffat Tunnel in Colorado? I know when it was built and all, but what I'm wondering is, hey, should I bring a flashlight? I'm not overly fond of tunnels as you can tell. Does the Zephyr climb grades while traversing the tunnel inside? And, does it ever occur that the train would have to stop "on a siding" inside to let another train pass? Any additional infor mation would be greatly appreciated.
Which train do you think is more popular? The California Zephyr or the Southwest Chief? Based upon my "research" of sleeping car accomodations on the chief, at most times of the year, they are very high on that train. But quantity doesn't necessairily mean quality. I think the Zephyr holds an edge because of the scenery in the Rocky mountains and even the scenery in eastern Utah (which is what I'm looking for ward to most of all when I do go to Las Vegas in February, even though it's mostly mountain ranges, but the Book Cliffs must be a sight! ), however, on the other hand, the Chief has it's own brand of fans as it traverses the old Route 66 from what I understand.
Thats where you come in. which do YOU think is a more popular, or which train has the better service, or is just plain ol' better than it's cousin?
The other question is this. Does anyone here know more than the basics of the 6 and one-half mile long Moffat Tunnel in Colorado? I know when it was built and all, but what I'm wondering is, hey, should I bring a flashlight? I'm not overly fond of tunnels as you can tell. Does the Zephyr climb grades while traversing the tunnel inside? And, does it ever occur that the train would have to stop "on a siding" inside to let another train pass? Any additional infor mation would be greatly appreciated.