Transcontinental Train Journey on Amtrak 2005-2006

Memphis--Chicago--Sacramento--Klamath Falls (and back)

Me

One of the six trains I rode

My route

Total distance traveled: 6384 miles (3197 miles each way)
Total (scheduled) en-route travel time: about 140 hours (70 hours each way)

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FUN LINKS:
City of New Orleans timetable (pdf) | California Zephyr timetable (pdf) | Coast Starlight timetable (pdf)
[these are the three trains I rode]
Amtrak's national rail network map (pdf)
Amtrak website
Sample dining car menu
Sleeping car floor plans

Websites about U.S. train travel (with plenty of photos)
RailroadData.com (Railroad links directory and search engine)
Trainweb.org
Railroadpix.com
Hebners.net

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