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California Zephyr Route Guide california zephyr r o UT e G U i D e san francisco • salT lake ciTy • chicaGo We hope you enjoy reading this guide and learning about points of interest along our route. It is written starting from the western terminus of the train in San Francisco and proceeds to points east, ending in Chicago. If you boarded in Chicago, just read the guide in reverse, remembering to look in the opposite direction referenced. AMTRAK STATIONS are shown in all capital letters, as opposed to upper and lower case for towns and geographical areas through which the train travels but does not stop. The Amtrak System Timetable or the California Zephyr panel card should be consulted for actual station times. While all service presented in this guide was accurate at the time of publication, routes and services are subject to change. Please contact Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL, visit Amtrak.com, or call your travel agent for the most current information. Between Chicago and the great cities of the west lie narrow canyons, towering peaks and breathtakingly beautiful mountain wilderness areas as you cross two great mountain ranges, the Sierra Nevadas and the Rockies. This awesome challenge was taken up in 1869 when the first transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory, Utah, bringing thousands of pioneers west in search of their fortunes, many to San Francisco after the discovery of gold nearby. Modern- day travelers know it’s the most beautiful train trip in North America – and the most comfortable way to travel between these two great cities. Blowing away the alternatives is what Zephyrus, ancient Greek god of the west wind, and his namesake, the California Zephyr, do best. So sit back and be “blown away” by the otherwise unattainable views of the spectacular scenery along the route. [Amtrak’s California Zephyr was named for the original 2,438-mile passenger train route operated jointly by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Western Pacific Railroad. This “most talked about train in America” was inaugurated on March 19, 1949 with five “vista dome” cars and four sleeping cars. Today, Amtrak uses modern Superliner double-decker cars on the route.] W e l c o m e a b o a r D The California Zephyr® takes you from the Midwest’s Windy City across the American heartland through Denver, over the front range of the Rockies, through the Continental Divide, Glenwood Canyon, the Utah desert and the High Sierras to the City by the Bay. On board, you will experience the comfort and relaxation of train travel while witnessing some of the very best American cultural and geographic icons. We are happy to have you aboard today and want to ensure your trip is everything you want it to be. If there is anything that can be done to make your trip more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to ask any Amtrak® employee. THE TRAIN STAFF: The staff of the California Zephyr is here to make your trip a special and enjoyable experience. Conductor is responsible for the entire On-Board Services staff including ticket collection, passenger safety and the safe operation of the train. Lead Service Attendant is responsible for the operation of the Dining car and Dining car staff. Lounge car Attendant is responsible for the operation of the Lounge/Café car. Sleeping car Attendant is responsible for providing all service for passengers ticketed in Sleeping car accommodations, including room preparation, luggage service and any assistance necessary to ensure a comfortable journey. He or she can also assist with meal reservations or arrange for your meal to be served in the privacy and comfort of your accommodation. Coach Attendant is responsible for providing service for passengers ticketed in coach. This includes seat assignment, luggage assistance, pillow service, and assistance to ensure a comfortable journey. ACCOMMODATIONS Sleeping car accommodations provide a range of private rooms with amenities for day and night use. From Superliner roomettes to Superliner bedrooms featuring a private lavatory and shower, Sleeping car accommodations will suit any need and can be described in more detail by any member of the crew. Please ask to speak to the Conductor regarding the availability of rooms. Sleeping car passengers can enjoy the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge available in Chicago. Coach seating provides a wide reclining seat with leg rest, folding tray table and overhead light. Free pillow service is also available. Dining car serves features full-service hot meals prepared by Amtrak chefs. Here you will also have the chance to meet your fellow passengers for conversation and food while the scenery glides by your window. Sleeping car accommodation charges include meals in the Dining car while passengers ticketed in Coach may purchase Dining car meals at reasonable prices. Sightseer Lounge/Café is the perfect car for scenic viewing the spectacular scenery along the California Zephyr. Large panoramic windows provide the perfect atmosphere for sightseeing and making new friends. The Café is located on the lower level of this car offering sandwiches, snacks and beverages. On-board guides from the California State Railroad Museum provide historical and sightseeing commentary between Reno and Sacramento seasonally. HOST RAILROADS The California Zephyr travels Chicago – Denver on the BNSF Railway Company and Denver – Emeryville over the Union Pacific. Information contained in this route guide as well as described amenities and other on-board features are subject to changes without notice. While gratuities are not required for services provided, it is an appreciated way to convey to an employee that he or she has made your trip more enjoyable. Glenwood Springs California Zephyr Route Guide 2 San Francisco EMERYVILLE, CA San Francisco San Pablo Bay and Oakland Bay Bridge the Carquinez Strait MARTINEZ, CA OAKLAND, CA Suisun Marsh Suisun Bay and the “Mothball Fleet” DAVIS, CA Sacramento The Great Central Valley ROSEVILLE, CA McClellan Air Force Base Auburn Cape Horn COLFAX, CA Alta Gold Run Emigrant Gap SAN FRANCISCO American River Valley below), watch for a view of the unusual skyline marked by skyscrapers Norden Soda Springs like the Transamerica Pyramid mixed with red tiled roofs of Spanish Donner Lake Mt. Judah architecture and quaint Victorian homes. In the distance is the beautiful TRUCKEE, CA As we cross into Oakland over the Bay Bridge (see Stanford Curve Floriston Golden Gate Bridge. The discovery of gold nearby in 1848 raised the Boca CA-NV State Line Reno population of San Francisco from 1,000 to 25,000 by the end of the Verdi SPARKS, NV following year. Today, this popular international tourist destination is Fernley Mustang Ranch ELKO, NV renowned for its steep hills, famous landmarks, Alcatraz Island, Coit WINNEMUCCA, NV Salt Lake City Tower, cable cars and Chinatown as well as for its diverse cosmopolitan NV-UT State Line Riverton population lending unmatched charm and character to the city. While PROVO, UT early entrepreneurs capitalized on gold wealth to benefit banking, Geneva Soldier Summit Thistle HELPER, UT railroads and trade, the modern era saw the rise of the “Beat” and Castle Gate GREEN RIVER, UT Price “Hippie” generations that crystallized the progressive political nature of UT-CO State Line the population unlike elsewhere in the U.S. Its world famous galleries, Ruby Canyon De Beque-Palisade restaurants and shops share top billing with Fisherman’s Wharf and the GRAND JUNCTION, CO New Castle financial district to lure vacation travelers from all over the globe. In the degree-granting maritime academies in the U.S. On the Solono County Grand Valley city where Tony Bennett left his heart, small businesses with fewer than side is the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, the first such facilityGLEN WOOD SPRINGS, CO ten employees make up 85 percent of city establishments. And in a city established on the West Coast in 1854. It was decommissioned in 1996. on nextContinues page where the 49ers won five consecutive Super Bowls, its residents have MARTINEZ been judged the fittest in the U.S. Francisco Bay. From a trading post in 1849 to a flourishing town in San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge 1876, Martinez becameis on the a southhub for side the of gold the andCarquinez shipping Strait industries. off the San Oakland, the bridge spans 8.4 miles some 200 feet above the water. After the gold rush, Martinez boasted much of the lucrative grain Opened in 1936, it carries approximately 280,000 vehicles per day. trade between California’s Central Valley and international ports-of- Commerce City Watch for spectacular views of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island and call. The town is also the likely site of the martini’s invention; a plaque CO-NE State Line FT. MORGAN, CO HOLDREGE, NE the Golden Gate Bridge. On the Oakland side, the Alameda Naval Air commemorating the event is on a prominent downtown corner. Born station, closed in 1997, is on the right. Connecting the two halves of in Martinez and growing up in San Francisco, baseball legend Joe MCCOOK, NE LINCOLN, NE the bridge is the 539-ft. long Yerba Buena Tunnel, the largest diameter DiMaggio was a local legend with the Pacific Coast League’s San HASTINGS, NE Crossing the San Francisco Bay to Platte River Omaha tunnel in the world in 1936. The enormous amount of rock and dirt Francisco Seals before becoming a New York Yankee. Notable Martinez Offutt Air Force Base excavated was used in part to create Treasure Island. Watch for the residents include John Muir, noted preservationist and founder of the NE-IA State Line University of California’s Gothic clock tower on the left. Sierra Club, whose writings and philosophy strongly influenced the Missouri River formation of the modern environmentalist movement.
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