<description>&lt;p&gt;Summary&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Greg Neft shares his experience traveling on Amtrak from Reno to Emeryville, California. He discusses the challenges of train travel in the U.S., particularly outside the Northeast Corridor, and highlights the scenic beauty of the journey, especially through Donner Pass. The episode also touches on the onboard experience, including comfort and delays, and concludes with reflections on the overall travel experience and the state of passenger rail in America.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Exploring Amtrak: An Overview&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:42 The Journey Begins: Reno to Emeryville&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:47 Onboard Experience: Comfort and Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:54 Scenic Views: The Beauty of Donner Pass&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:12 Arrival and Reflections: The Emeryville Experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

SummaryIn this episode, Greg Neft shares his experience traveling on Amtrak from Reno to Emeryville, California. He discusses the challenges of train travel in the U.S., particularly outside the Northeast Corridor, and highlights the scenic beauty of the journey, especially through Donner Pass. The episode also touches on the onboard experience, including comfort and delays, and concludes with reflections on the overall travel experience and the state of passenger rail in America.Chapters00:00 Exploring Amtrak: An Overview02:42 The Journey Begins: Reno to Emeryville06:47 Onboard Experience: Comfort and Challenges09:54 Scenic Views: The Beauty of Donner Pass14:12 Arrival and Reflections: The Emeryville Experience

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#008 The California Zephyr Experience: A Scenic Adventure Across the Sierras with Greg Neft

#008 The California Zephyr Experience: A Scenic Adventure Across the Sierras with Greg Neft

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