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sojourner
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In your opinion, scenerywise, which direction is better (if there is a difference) for these trains:

the Texas Eagle?
the City of New Orleans?
the Sunset Limited?
the Crescent?

Thanks!

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notelvis
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I prefer the Crescent northbound because it allows some 'crack of dawn' sightseeing approaching and departing Charlottesville, VA. This area is always after dark southbound.

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I would say both of the Sunset Limiteds. Both are doing very good in time-keeping compared to the Eagle,Starlate,Capitol and Late for Sure Limited. Also both pass great desert scenery in NM, and AZ and bayou scenery in LA.

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