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Comment by Maureen Blevins on August 17, 2010 at 11:35am

Congratulations Jools! I'm assuming you're getting sleepers? I've done coach Reno to Chicago several times when I'm pinching pennies, but the sleepers are so much more fun - not to mention comfortable for sleeping. Chicago is awesome! Hope you have some time there. As is San Francisco - delightful!

Comment by Ed Wetschler on August 16, 2010 at 10:13am

I'm requesting some comments on three famous rail journeys. Please see Tripatini's Ask A Travel Expert section for details.

Comment by Jools Stone on August 16, 2010 at 7:20am

Hey Greg, thanks for that, I don't mind a short bus trip. I'm just back actually from taking the journey voted the most best in the world by Wanderlust readers. The West Highland line from Glasgow to Mallaig in the Scottish Highlands, beautiful almost all the way. Are you guys on fbook? Always keen to connect with other train travellers / bloggers, we're a dying breed in this age of budget flights I think! My page there is http://www.facebook.com/pages/He-Thought-of-Trains/115562005163378?... Come over and say hello some time if you want to. Cheers

Comment by Gregory Alan Gross on August 16, 2010 at 1:39am

@Jools...The Amtrak California Zephyr is the scenic run you're referring to, and it's very scenic. The winter run through the Rocky Mountains is really spectacular. Just one thing: The Zephyr does not pull into San Francisco. The east-west run terminates in Emeryville, a suburb of Oaklamd, just across San Francisco Bay from The City. Sadly, your arrival in San Francisco will be either on a BART subway train or an Amtrak bus.

Comment by Jools Stone on August 15, 2010 at 11:32pm

Thanks Maureen, I plan to go NYC- Chicago-San Fran. It's a costly trip as it is (my honeymoon actually) but I may try and make a few more stops on the way if I can manage it. I've heard that the Chicago-San Fran leg is particularly scenic. The first of many trips on Amtrak I hope!

Comment by Maureen Blevins on August 15, 2010 at 7:38pm

If you have the luxury of time, make the stops! There are some great destinations on any of the routes. The trip through the Rockies is particularly awesome in winter if there's been some snow. Have a wonderful trip Jools!

Comment by Greg Gross on August 15, 2010 at 5:45pm

@Jools Indeed, it is, but I think a cross-country Us journey on Amtrak is best done in segment, small bites and hops, rather than all at once.

Comment by Jools Stone on August 15, 2010 at 4:51pm

@ Greg it's the same problem in the UK, but western Europe seems much more advanced. With us though taking it private hasn't helped much, if at all. I'm looking forward to going coast to coast with Amtrak next autumn even so. Is the only way to see your great country I think. Jools

Comment by Jools Stone on August 15, 2010 at 4:45pm

Hi Sarah, I left a comment on your blog a while back and added you to my links. I don't have much in the way of advice I'm afraid but would be keen to make a connection none the less. My blog focuses on the ups and downs of rail travel.
Thanks
Jools

Comment by Greg Gross on August 15, 2010 at 4:39pm

Those complaining about miserable Amtrak experiences need to remember that 1) Amtrak was designed by Congress from the beginning to fail, and that 2) Amtrak has never been properly funded, supplied or staff. Reason: See 1.

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