Tunnel 41 allows people on the California Zephyr to pass through the most treacherous part of the California trail with ease.

I never considered myself much of a train person, but this highly underrated town has me totally obsessed. Given its history, ...

Q: We recently traveled on Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Sacramento. It was not a good experience.

AMES, Iowa -- Amtrak"s California Zephyr west- and eastbound service is being affected by flooding in Iowa, according to information provided to the Iowa Department of Transportation .