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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SilverStar092: [QB] Thes scenery from the SW Chief is very nice as the red rock formations, the mesas and buttes, and various desert scenery are excellent. That route is nice in either direction. Personally I prefer the CZ westbound as it ensures a great view of the Colorado Rockies, much of which would be in darkness eastbound. The climb up the Front Range from Denver is amazing and is best enjoyed in daylight. As with most things, there are pros and cons as indeed a late Coast Starlight could make you miss the great coastal scenery heading south and could get you into LA very late. One way around this would be to spend a night in San Luis Obispo and take one of the Surfliner trains to LA the next day. I also recommend a side trip to San Diego if you've never been there. As for stopovers, Ft. Madison looks nice to me and Glenwood Springs would be a great place to stop with downtown and the hot springs close to the station. As someone else noted, Williams is a great place to stay as its a quaint little town with a nice hotel, and the Grand Canyon Railway train to the Canyon is a must. You would need 2 nights in Williams wstbound or one eastbound. I'd still spend 2 nights eastbound to ensure I was rested for the Canyon trip and in case the SW Chief were late. Another nice stopping place is Flagstaff...downtown station and nice shops and railfanning. Have a great time. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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