Amtrak Across America: Day 1 on the California Zephyr

We're heading west on Amtrak! After buying a USA Railpass when it was on sale, Thom and Lindsey are now headed on a railroad adventure we won't soon forget. The first train we will be the California Zephyr, perhaps the most iconic train on the entire Amtrak network. The trip report will be split into three videos, corresponding to each day on the train. Enjoy part 1! Watch Part 2 here:    • Is this Amtrak’s Most Scenic Train? Day 2 ...   Watch Part 3 here:    • Amtrak California Zephyr Day 3: Snow in th...   Trains Are Awesome! Support us on Patreon:   / trainsareawesome   Our Instagram:   / tra_channel   0:00 We Bought a USA Railpass 1:15 The Journey Begins in Chicago 4:14 Seat Review 5:00 Toilet Review 5:32 Naperville and Passing Through Aurora 6:19 The Sightseer Lounge 8:16 History of the Zephyr 9:52 Galesburg, IL 12:38 Crossing the Mississippi River 15:04 Severe Weather 15:35 Cafe Car 16:17 Ottumwa, IA 17:10 The Bad Weather Returns