My Train Trip

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My Train Trip

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The Southwest Chief

• Amtraks Southwest Chief is an indirect
  descendent of the Super Chief, operated by the
  Santa Fe railway.
• Im riding The Chief from one end of the line
  to the other LA all the way to Chicago.

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Leaving Los Angeles
The Great Hall, Union Station, Los Angeles
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Leaving Los Angeles
The Board, Union Station, Los Angeles
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Leaving Los Angeles
The Southwest Chief, ready for departure
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Leaving Los Angeles
The Southwest Chief, ready for departure
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Los Angeles to Albuquerque
The Chief parallels historic Route 66all the way
to Albuquerque.
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Los Angeles to Albuquerque
The Chief parallels historic Route 66all the way
to Albuquerque.
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Los Angeles to Albuquerque
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Los Angeles to Albuquerque
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Albuquerque
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Albuquerque
The Chief at Albuquerque. This is my coach.
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Albuquerque
The Chief at Albuquerque, taking on Diesel.
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Rowe, New Mexico
The Chief struck a car at a private rail
crossing.Off to the left is the front half
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Rowe, New Mexico
The 16 year-old kid behind the wheel bet his
lifethat he could beat the train. Sadly, he lost.
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Onboard The Southwest Chief
My seat in Coach
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Onboard The Southwest Chief
Typical upper-level Coach accommodations
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Onboard The Southwest Chief
The Dining Car
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Onboard The Southwest Chief
The Lounge/Observation car, upper-deck
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Onboard The Southwest Chief
The Lounge/Observation car, upper-deck
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Onboard The Southwest Chief
The Lounge/Observation car, upper-deck
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Onboard The Southwest Chief
The Lounge/Observation car, lower-deckwhere I
compiled most of this slideshow.
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Chicagos Union Station
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Chicagos Union Station
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Chicagos Union Station
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Chicagos Union Station
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Chicagos Union Station