"Single-night layovers are also possible for the Denver crew departing Mondays, but engineers and conductors bringing the eastbound to Grand Junction from their base at Salt Lake City have two-night layovers twice a week. “Alternate transportation” with flights, buses, or excruciating van rides could replace lengthy hotel stays".
*************************************** I assume Amtrak pays the hotel/motel bills. Also, from the article, the egg breakfast sandwich, alone, would stop me from taking the Zephyr.
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