Nobody understands the magic of Amtrak's California Zephyr train quite like Brad Swartzwelter, better known to passengers as Conductor Brad. During Swartzwelter's 30-year career as a conductor, he ...

When seeing fall foliage by train, you’ll enjoy some of the country’s best scenic and serene leaf peeping from the comfort of ...

Spanning 2,438 miles, the California Zephyr offers a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey across America. This adventure captures the magic of train travel, featuring breathtaking mountain views, peaceful ...

The California Zephyr, the Empire Builder and the Sunset Limited offer multi-night rail journeys and extraordinary views of America that only a long-distance train trip can reveal.

Katrina Schwartz: Today, we’re starting our show on a train! The California Zephyr. It’s Amtrak line goes from Emeryville, passes through Sacramento and Truckee, before heading east, all the way to ...

On Amtrak's famous California Zephyr route, the stretch between Sacramento and Reno showcases the stunning foliage of the ...

I just love how much connection it invites for the community through art, and transportation, and trains, and old abandoned ...

Several heritage railways provide shorter, family-friendly excursions, sometimes with seasonal themes like pumpkin patches.