Long Amtrak Train Trip Starting 26 August!

[AZ_HighCountry]

Yes I've heard about the drought in England. BTW correction to my post above: that was in Ohio. Now the train is in South Bend Indiana.
Very green so far everywhere on my trip. But I think that will change a lot tomorrow as I enter the West!

That whole upper part of Ohio south of the lake has seen lots of rain.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Passed through the Tunnels region where 26 tunnels in just 10 miles.. then the long Moffet Tunnel. Then the town of Winter Park. Along this route is Amtrak highest track: 9200 ft elevation. More scenic points to come including the infamous Donner route!

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Just don't get the urge to eat someone.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Near Denver train station pic. Love the Amish boys haircut! Reminds me of the Pathan boys of Pakistan! View attachment 213167

HAH!!! I've been to that train station.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Boarding in Chicago was stressful and chaotic and not only for me.At Ottumwa, Iowa station. Beautiful sun setting out west before getting here. I've a seat mate who looks like a techie too pumped up about his work and gives hostile vibes. Unfortunately he's going to be sitting next to me for almost next 48 hours. The Zephyr is beautiful and more comfortable. I'm on second floor. Pics to follow.

Ottumwa?

Did you say hi to Radar?

 

[Meengla]

Ottumwa?

Did you say hi to Radar?

Yes it eOttumwa

 

[Meengla]

Some more pics of the majestic Rockies. You could almost touch the high granite cliffs ... And hope no rock slides in many places..now at Glenwood springs and Aspen stop. Aspen! I'm too full so will skip the dinner at the Donner Pass coming up!

 

[Watandar]

Some more pics of the majestic Rockies. You could almost touch the high granite cliffs ... And hope no rock slides in many places..now at Glenwood springs and Aspen stop. Aspen! I'm too full so will skip the dinner at the Donner Pass coming up! View attachment 213221

Where did you eat the last that you are so full ? I was not impressed with the Cafe menu you had shown on the previous trains to Chicago. Seemed Amtrak was weak in the food and drink department.

Btw can you bring your own food on Amtrak ?

 

[Meengla]

Where did you eat the last that you are so full ? I was not impressed with the Cafe menu you had shown on the previous trains to Chicago. Seemed Amtrak was weak in the food and drink department.

Btw can you bring your own food on Amtrak ?

I've very low appetite. Ate chocolates and beef jerkies and juices.
You can bring food! And consume here. This is a total opposite of air travel! Relaxed!