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We're taking a long train ride on the California Zephyr. The Amtrak line winds through Emeryville, Sacramento, Truckee and then heads east toward Chicago. Parts of the trip are spectacularly beautiful, with scenes of the Rocky Mountains, Donner Lake and the Truckee River. This route also holds so much rich California history – a portion of it is close to the first transcontinental railroad. Starting in the late 1800s, the railroad developed in parallel with the state's agriculture business, food industries, and dining traditions. It also exploited land and workers, spurring civil rights activism. For her series CA Foodways, reporter Lisa Morehouse explores some of the little-known history of the connection between the railroad and food in our state.  This episode was produced with support from the Food and Environment Reporting Network, and California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of National Endowment for the Humanities. Big thanks also go to the African American Museum and Library at Oakland, the library and archives at the California State Railroad Museum, and Rachel Reinhard. This episode orgiinally aired on December 20, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ridership on Amtrak in Nebraska has doubled in the past two years. According to data from the passenger rail carrier, ticket sales broke records nationwide in Fiscal Year 2024. The California Zephyr, the cross-country line serving Nebraska, makes makes one eastbound and one westbound stop at five stations. It's a historic route traveling between Chicago and the San Francisco area. According to Amtrak's annual report released this month, over 350,000 people used that line. That's an increase of a 6.9 percent over the previous year.

This week, we're taking a long train ride on the California Zephyr. The Amtrak line winds through Emeryville, Sacramento, Truckee and then heads east toward Chicago. Parts of the trip are spectacularly beautiful, with scenes of the Rocky Mountains, Donner Lake and the Truckee River. This route also holds so much rich California history – a portion of it is close to the first transcontinental railroad. Starting in the late 1800s, the railroad developed in parallel with the state's agriculture business, food industries, and dining traditions. It also exploited land and workers, spurring civil rights activism. For her series CA Foodways, reporter Lisa Morehouse explores some of the little-known history of the connection between the railroad and food in our state.  This week's episode was produced with support from the Food and Environment Reporting Network, and California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of National Endowment for the Humanities. Big thanks also go to the African American Museum and Library at Oakland, the library and archives at the California State Railroad Museum, and Rachel Reinhard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett Farwell returns to the podcast this week to talk about his recent trip from California to Colorado aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr. How does a “Scannerd” occupy their time while on a multi-day and multi-state land cruise?   With their portable scanner of course! Garrett shares how he prepared for his trip using online resources to find frequencies he might be interested in monitoring on his journey and how one last minute surprise really helped him get his trip off on the right “track”. I always look forward to having Garrett on the podcast and would like to thank him again for sharing what he has learned on this trip with the “Scannerd” community. ====================================

Catch the California Zephyr out west (or east, depending where you're at) and hop off in eastern Iowa as the Breakdown Boys discover all the lovely bits of the Burlington Bees. Featuring an interview with Bees GM Tad Lowary.

Matt, Ryan, Drew, and Shannon talk Kentucky vs.Vandy and the California Zephyr.

Waking up somewhere west of Utah near Nevada we head into a snowstorm in the Sierra Nevada's and then into Emeryville/Oakland, California. Three seasons in the space of four hours --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ship-bright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ship-bright/support

To Wine Country. Chicago to Oakland, California on Amtraks California Zephyr. Boarding in Chicago on a Tuesday Afternoon we are scheduled to arrive in Emeryville, California on Thursday. This episode take us across the midwest [mostly at night] and then the next day we climb into and out of the Rockies on the most scenic section of Amtraks routes--it did not disappoint! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ship-bright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ship-bright/support

In this podcast Park Interpretive Specialist Audrey Lokteff sits down with Grammy Award Winning Sound Archivist and Curator Jeff Place to discuss the connections between the railroad and music. This episode is dedicated to Art Cort, a docent at the California state railroad museum for 29 years. Art passed away on August 17th, 2020. He will be best remembered as a museum host, welcoming thousands of guests with warm and happy tunes on his harmonica. He was a long-time participant of the Amtrak Interpretive Program where museum docents narrated the history of the Transcontinental Railroad on board the California Zephyr between Sacramento and Reno. Art completed over 9,000 hours as a docent which included 128 trips on Amtrak. The railroad museum sends their condolences to his family and the innumerable others in the community that were positively affected by his dedication, adventurous spirit, kindness, and love of the railroad. We will deeply miss our friend and colleague. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to hear more railroad songs selected by Jeff Place you can use this link to view his Anthology of Classic Railroad Songs: https://libcat.bucknell.edu/title/classic-railroad-songs/oclc/1144567715?referer=di&ht=edition.

After last year's political turmoil and racial reckoning, newsrooms were looking inward at their own status quo. Three journalists discuss how the past year changed them. And, Amtrak's California Zephyr travels nearly 2,500 miles between Chicago and San Francisco. Colorado Public Radio's Stina Sieg brings us along on her ride all the way across the state and back.

Camp Granite Lake near Golden welcomes back kids this summer. How will the pandemic change things? Plus, a final visit to "Room 132." Then, raising awareness about the air we breathe to stop the spread of COVID-19. Purplish looks at the final push at the state capitol. We hop on-board the California Zephyr, and kick off the next "Turn the Page" book event!

Camp Granite Lake near Golden welcomes back kids this summer. How will the pandemic change things? Plus, a final visit to "Room 132." Then, raising awareness about the air we breathe to stop the spread of COVID-19. Purplish looks at the final push at the state capitol. We hop on-board the California Zephyr, and kick off the next "Turn the Page" book event!

Take a virtual trip on the California Zephyr through the scenic Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada.

In the Travel News, Amtrak is putting Covid relief funds to good use, restoring daily services on many long distance trains, including the California Zephyr. American Airlines tells 15,000 employees to forget the furlough notices, and air travel has had a significant bump in the past 7-10 days. But, hotels are still in big trouble. Now it’s the Fairmont San Jose, the centerpiece hotel downtown, which has shuttered its doors after losing $38 million in the past year. Travelers United has put forth a pretty solid idea regarding airline passenger rights. Post them at the airport. Very few travelers know the simple rules which protect them. So why not make those rights extremely public? Because it isn’t in the best interest of one group….the airlines. More discussion in our Smarter Traveler segment. For nearly more than 7 decades, 3 generations of the Perillo family have taken people on vacation. Italy is their specialty, but they now offer other destinations. Steve Perillo, owner of the 3rd generation family company, joins us to talk overseas travel. Finally, we have the story of the man who spent years in jail because Hertz Car Rental wouldn’t turn over the documents which proved his innocence. We have the full story.

Listen Now On the Sunday, March 14th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, Amtrak is putting Covid relief funds to good use, restoring daily services on many long distance trains, including the California Zephyr. American Airlines tells 15,000 employees to forget the furlough notices, and air travel has had a significant bump in the past 7-10 days. But, hotels are still in big trouble. Now it’s the Fairmont San Jose, the centerpiece...

We are big fans of trains and the previous episode focused on the Trails and Rails program, which we were able to experience on a 2017 trip on the Southwest Chief. In 2020, we took two other long-distance trains: the Sunset Limited in January and the California Zephyr in March. Amtrak has 30 train routes throughout the United States which cover 500 destinations in 46 states, offering some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Train travel has been likened to a “land cruise” and we definitely considered the train trips part of the vacation, exemplifying the adage that it is not about the destination but the journey. We appreciated the opportunity to not only learn about the history and geology of the U.S. but also to get to know our fellow passengers and Amtrak staff. While Covid-19 has altered operations significantly, we encourage our listeners to consider a long-distance train ride in the future. For more information on Youth Opportunities Program: bit.ly/YOPNov2020. To donate, bit.ly/YOPDonate. And to learn more about Amtrak's routes, including the California Zephyr and Southwest Limited: bit.ly/Amtrakld

Episode 144, “Hank Williams Lost Recordings,” presents 16 segments from long-lost transcriptions of Hank Williams’ early morning radio show in 1951. Songs include “Mind Your Own Business,” “Hey, Good Lookin,” “California Zephyr,” “Cold Cold Heart,”... Read More The post Episode 144, “Hank Williams Lost Recordings,” appeared first on Sam Waldron.

Amtrak has cut most of its daily long-distance train services to three days a week., including the Southwest Chief and the California Zephyr, which both have multiple stops in Colorado.

An Amtrak train left passengers stuck in the mountains east of Provo over the weekend. What wasn’t a lot of fun for these passengers would have been a lot of fun for Lee… 23 years ago. 

So just imagine being a conductor on Amtrak's California Zephyr through all of this mess. We couldn't either, so we decided it was time to check in with our favorite, brass locomotive rebuilder, Ford Mustang restoring guy, bidet tester and all-around good guy. Enjoy.

É a maior rota ferroviária dos Estados Unidos e estava na nossa lista de desejos. Durante mais de 50 horas, percorremos o caminho entre Chicago e os arredores de São Francisco com direito a vistas de tirar a respiração, no meio do cansaço e do convívio. Foi uma experiência única… que queremos repetir (mais ou menos).

Episode 4 of The Tactile Traveler includes more useful advice for navigating the world as a blind or visually-impaired person with stories about the discovery of Charles Bennet syndrome, how-to guide a blind person, tips for eating at restaurants, using white-canes on cobblestone streets, and riding the California Zephyr. To provide feedback, share story ideas, or for any other queries email thetactiletraveler@gmail.com The Tactile Traveler is hosted by Nick Isenberg

Series 1 Episode 16 From the Sierra Nevada to Richmond is the last part my journey westwards on the California Zephyr. I left you at the end of the last episode at the top of the Sierra Nevada. Today we come down the mountain and travel through California to Richmond. The speed limit is 30 … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – From the Sierra Nevada to Richmond, Ca" The post US Rail Journeys – From the Sierra Nevada to Richmond, Ca appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Series 1 Episode 15 Across the Sierra Nevada to the Donner Pass continues my journey westwards on the California Zephyr. I left you at the end of the last episode as we started the climb across the Sierra Nevada. Today we continue the climb, through spectacular scenery, to the Donner Pass. Building the route required … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Across the Sierra Nevada to the Donner Pass" The post US Rail Journeys – Across the Sierra Nevada to the Donner Pass appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

This week on the show we get back into the swing of train freekdom. Huell is gettin' real wild and starting the show in NEVADA!!! Sparks, NV to be exact, to jump on the California Zephyr, a piece of California train legend. This line ran from San Francisco to Chicago from 1949-1970 and featured the vista-dome, a rare train car that allowed to you "Look up, Look down, Look ALL-Around!" It's fun to see Huell on the rail and this show is ridin the GOLD train all the way home. Video- California's Gold: California Zephyr California Zephyr History Huell's Gold Facebook Huell's Gold Instagram Huell's Gold Twitter

Series 1 Episode 14 In  episode fourteen I travel on the California Zephyr from The Middle of Nowhere in Wyoming to Reno. We continue along the diversion to Salt Lake City and then, having rejoined the usual route, on to Reno . The route takes us through some pretty desolate desert. I certainly wouldn’t like to … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – From the middle of nowhere in Wyoming to Reno" The post US Rail Journeys – From the middle of nowhere in Wyoming to Reno appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

In  episode thirteen I travel on the California Zephyr from north of Denver, Colorado,  then along our diversion across Wyoming to Rawlins, an oil town in Carbon County. The diversion is to allow engineering work on the California Zephyr’s normal route. We are travelling along the historic Overland route last regularly used by a passenger train over … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Across Wyoming to Rawlins – S1 Ep.13" The post US Rail Journeys – Across Wyoming to Rawlins – S1 Ep.13 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

In  episode twelve I travel on the California Zephyr from Mount Pleasant, Iowa, through Denver and then northwards to our diversion through Wyoming.  The diversion is because there is engineering work on the normal route between Denver and Salt Lake City. The diversion takes us along the historic Overland route. The last regular passenger service to … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Mount Pleasant through Denver on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.12" The post US Rail Journeys – Mount Pleasant through Denver on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.12 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

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In the eleventh episode I travel from Chicago to Burlington on the California Zephyr. The episode starts at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago where I stayed for a night. After a restful night I took a taxi to Union Station for the start of my journey on the California Zephyr. Our journey takes us from … Continue reading "US Rail Journeys – Chicago to Burlington on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.11" The post US Rail Journeys – Chicago to Burlington on the California Zephyr – S1 Ep.11 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

What makes the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad unique? We talk with President and CEO Joe Mazur about Budd passenger cars, newly-acquired ex-California Zephyr cars, and what makes their partnership with the National Park Service succeed. Spirit Railcar Our car has… The post Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad appeared first on The Roundhouse.

On this episode of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast, we talk about the latest Amtrak headlines with their new proposal to run trains on PTC-only lines, and how it could affect the Amtrak network. Then we talk about one of the signature attractions on Amtrak’s California Zephyr, the Moffat Tunnel. All of that and more on this episode of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast!

On this episode of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast, we talk about the latest Amtrak headlines with their new proposal to run trains on PTC-only lines, and how it could affect the Amtrak network. Then we talk about one of the signature attractions on Amtrak’s California Zephyr, the Moffat Tunnel. All of that and more on this episode of the Railroad Roll-By Podcast!

The exciting world of rail travel is discussed by Chris Skow of traintrips.biz, Chris, and Jerry. Topics discussed include the history of rail travel, train tours, train trips, train vacations, and luxury private rail car trips. Started in 1984 by Chris, a retired conductor of the Western Pacific/Union Pacific rail, traintrips.biz, also known as Trains & Travel International, has been offering rail trips throughout the world from a 1­day California Zephyr trip from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA to a 21­ day Silk Road Moscow to Beijing private Golden Eagle Silk Road. If you’ve ever wanted to travel by rail, this is the program to listen to as Chris goes into great and exciting detail on what it is like, types of rail cars used, difference between train tours, trips, and vacations, and numerous other topics.

Malachi spends a day on the California Zephyr, interviewing the Station Master, Engineer and Conductors. (And earning another Junior Ranger badge.)

Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, YOUR show about Exploring the Disney Parks, Disney History and The Walt Disney Company. This is Season 5: Episode 33 - DCA 1.0 Part I On this episode we explore Opening Day DCA.  More specifically, the entrance area, including:  - The California Letters  - The Tile Mosaic  - The Golden Gate Bridge  - Greetings from California Store  - The Candy Shoppe  - Sunshine Plaza  - The California Zephyr  - Burrrrbank Ice Cream  - Bakers Field Bakery  - Engine Ears Toys Enjoy!

Big Time Gene O'Neill joins Jordan and Jesse to talk about bum strategies, the genius of Rick Ross and all the suggestions Jordan can handle for his free time.

Join Daniel and guest host Tommy for a look at the Walt Disney Studios. We also talk D23 Expo and the latest news out of the Disneyland Resort. News DisneylandThe Matterhorn is still closed due to some referbs. Scheduled to reopen Sept 1st The Finale of the Primeval World is Hidden by curtains as T-Rex is getting a referb The AP Processing Centers in DL (Plaza Pavilion) and DCA (Greetings) have closed. Guests who purchase an AP now receive their AP right at the ticket gate and have the option of having their picture taken by photopass photographer in the parks or upload a photo from home. It's rumoured that the Plaza Pavilion will be the new home of the Blue Ribbon Bakery. It is said it will have a Mary Poppins Theme. (It will be funny to see if they have a Do Not Feed The Birds sign) It is also said that the current Blue Ribbon Bakery will be used as an indoor seating area for Carnation Cafe. DCAGolden Gate Bridge in DCA is pretty much gone now. Walls are up around the base. Walls are up around the California Zephyer. The engine car of the train has been completely removed. Disney has donated the authentic train engine, along with other unique historical artifacts that were on display in the California Zephyr storefronts, to the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Condor Flats sign works! Used to spin, didn't for awhile, not it spins again! California Screaming Volleyed. It was due to a backpack falling off the when the the train hit the loop.http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/07/23/backpack-closes-california-adventure-ride/82685/ DLR Special OffersThrough September 24, you can enjoy these great offers for Disneyland Resort hotel stays:Save up to 30% for most Sunday – Thursday nights at a Disneyland Resort Hotel (for hotel stays from 8/14 – 10/01)*, orSave up to $450 on a 4-night/3-day Disneyland Resort Vacation Package and receive one free Character Dining meal for each person in your party (for hotel stays from 8/14 – 9/28).* See all of the details on these offers here. D23 Expo Disneyland Related eventsFriday Aug 199:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. HISTORY OF THE DISNEYLAND HOTELSee vintage film footage, featuring Walt, the Mouseketeers, Annette Funicello, and more!Stage 28 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.mTHE MAKING OF THE LITTLE MERMAID — ARIEL'S UNDERSEA ADVENTUREImagineers Lisa Girolami, Larry Nikolai, and Chris Crump take you behind the scenes.Stage 28 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTSGlimpse into some of the exciting projects currently underway at Disney's parks and resorts. Arena Saturday Aug 202:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.mA GOOD LOOK AT BUENA VISTA STREETSneak a peek at the new entrance to Disney California Adventure with Imagineers.Stage 28 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.LEGENDS OF WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERINGDisney Legend Marty Sklar will lead a celebration of Imagineering careers and accomplishments. Stage 28 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.IMAGINEERING'S GUIDE TO CREATIVITY AND INNOVATIONA panel of Imagineers discuss how they use storytelling and technology to make Disney magic. Stage 28 Sunday Aug 211:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.RADIATOR SPRINGS REALITYPixar's John Lasseter and Roger Gould join Imagineers for a sneak peek look at Cars Land.Stage 23 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.THE MAKING OF STAR TOURS — THE ADVENTURES CONTINUEFind out how Imagineers updated the attraction, hosted by Imagineering's Tom Fitzgerald.Stage 23 See More at http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/schedule-events/index.html And on the Floor - WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTSWalt Disney Parks and Resorts will be showcasing its "great big beautiful tomorrow" with a sneak peek at imaginative new experiences in the works for Disney parks around the world, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney and Disney Vacation Club. Tommy's Video of the D23 Expo from 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlB1fKlyJyQ FeatureDaniel's Trip to the Walt Disney Studios Tip of the Week w/TommyWhite River Snacks at Grand Californian Hotel Twitter Daniel - @disgeekpodcastTommy - @tommypixPaul - @disgeekpaul Check us out on Stictcher! Download it at sticher.com or your favorite app store Email us old school style at - podcast@disgeek.com Voicemail - 661 450-8290. Please take a sec and review us in itunes!

In this episode Daniel and Paul visit the graveyard and pay respects to Flight to the Moon / Mission to Mars. Plus a visit to the Main Street Newsstand and our Tip of the Week. News Rene Zelwiger and John Stamos were spotted visiting disneyland together. Disneyland Celebrated it's 56th anniversary this past weekend. http://youtu.be/a8ROGnywIhw Pan Pacific DCA Gates are now open According to the Disney parks Blog the Golden Gate Bridge on the monorail track is starting the process of being removed. In it's place will be a replica of Glendale-Hyperion bridge. Shops and dining around sunshine plaza are set to close Aug 1st. So say goodbye to Engine Ears Toys, Bakers Field Bakery, and Bur-r-r bank Ice Cream. The entrance to these shops have a train facade (The California Zephyr). The shops on the other side of sunshine plaza, including Greetings from California and the candy shop also close in Aug. Feature: Garveyard Flight to the Moon / Mission to Mars http://www.yesterland.com/moonrocket.html Tip of the Week TommyPix - Other ligit ways to charge your stuff  Twitter Daniel - @disgeekpodcast Paul - @disgeekpaul Tommy - @tommypix Voicemail - 661 450-8290 Email - podcast@disgeek.com Review us in itunes!

We hop on a train in Chicago's Union Station this week, heading for points west. Crossing through the plains, the mountains and the desert, we arrive at the place where the Pacific meets the land, and blues meets jazz. West Coast blues fill the hour of the 182nd Roadhouse Podcast, with Jimmy McCracklin, Lowell Fulson, Johnny Otis, T-Bone Walker, and Sonny Rhodes welcoming us to the fine tradition of show blues. It's an hour of the coolest blues you've never heard on the California Zephyr - the 182nd Roadhouse Podcast.

We hop on a train in Chicago's Union Station this week, heading for points west. Crossing through the plains, the mountains and the desert, we arrive at the place where the Pacific meets the land, and blues meets jazz. West Coast blues fill the hour of the 182nd Roadhouse Podcast, with Jimmy McCracklin, Lowell Fulson, Johnny Otis, T-Bone Walker, and Sonny Rhodes welcoming us to the fine tradition of show blues. It's an hour of the coolest blues you've never heard on the California Zephyr - the 182nd Roadhouse Podcast.