Amtrak’s California Zephyr - the Winter Eastbound Journey (part 2)
Part two of my winter 2026 trip aboard the California Zephyr. This installment takes us from Reno to western Colorado. Lots of in-train footage, tips and observations from a longtime train rider, and cute kids and special commentary. Join me onboard as the journey continues!

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Amtrak’s California Zephyr - the Winter Eastbound Journey (part 1)

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6 Days On Amtrak Trains California Zephyr + Empire Builder (Chicago, San Francisco, Portland)

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Amtrak Sunset Limited Approaching Benson Arizona

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Amtrak Tips and Strategy for a Better Experience for Long-Distance Trains

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California Zephyr Scenic Highlights: Reno to Richmond on Amtrak

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Durango and Silverton... America’s 2ND MOST SCENIC Train

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80 Scariest Tourist Attractions In The World

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BERLIN to PARIS on Europe’s AWFUL New Sleeper Train!

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Is an Amtrak Roomette worth the upgrade from a coach seat? 16 Hours in Amtrak's California Zephyr.

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Photographers Who Became Friends With Wildlife in the Sweetest Way! 😍🐾

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Grand Express - Luxury Overnight train | St. Petersburg to Moscow

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Salt Lake City to Denver on Amtrak’s Most Scenic Train - California Zephyr

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Living in a Tiny Roomette from NYC to Seattle on an Amtrak Train

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A New Era of American Passenger Trains: Amtrak Airo

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I tried Norway's Overnight Sleeper Train

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Garage Fails | What Could Go Wrong?

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Amtrak Experience on California Zephyr | Denver to San Francisco
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[ Amtrak Train Ride ] All 20 Stops, 11-hour Siemens Venture Coach, Complete Trip Report

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Is This Germany’s WORST High-Speed Train Yet?

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