California Zephyr

The SCH 110 students will be boarding the California Zephyr on Friday, March 8 in Emeryville, CA for the trip back to Iowa.  Here are some links with information about their trip:

Amtrak Route Guide  This file has information about everything to be seen on the ride from California to Iowa.

NY Times Article on how to survive a 47 hour train ride  This is along magazine piece on the Sunset Limited which travels from New Orleans to Los Angeles.  A good thing to read when you are traveling along in the California delta before you get to the Sierra Nevada.

Hints:

• Bring spare batteries for your camera
• Bring snacks (Trader Joe's)
• Bring books
• Relax and enjoy the trip