Amtrak's California Zephyr 2019, Part 7 [Salt Lake City-Reno], Westbound train 5 (v2.0)

#Amtrak #CaliforniaZephyr (Episode 8/27 of our 2019 adventure, v2.0) We awaken in the desert, and it is amazing and beautiful. After generous amounts of caffeine, we join Robert & Wendy for a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast in the dining car. Watch closely for wild Mustangs drinking from the river as we pass. After arrival in Reno, we enjoy the opportunity to get some fresh air, stretch, and say goodbye to some fellow travelers. Video contents: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:48 We begin to accelerate, enjoy the unique sounds. It's about 0600. 0:04:15 Listen for the whistles at upcoming crossings. 0:06:12 There is a humming sound as we round a bend, followed soon by whistling. 0:07:20 Green fields in this valley! 0:9:10 An oasis of civilization, and a McDonald's! 0:13:20 Mirage or a distant lake? You decide. 0:17:31 Watch closely, an old fireplace, all by itself, soon followed by... 0:19:48 Wendy & Robert awaken, and we join them for breakfast in the dining-car. 0:28:00 The epic views continue as we travel thru mountain valleys in the desert. 0:36:57 Approaching Reno. 0:39:10 Beginning our descent into the trench. 0:40:30 De-training to stretch in Reno. 0:43:08 Chatting with our S.C.A., Torrance. 0:43:48 Ending scenes, video recap. 0:43:08 California Zephyr at Sunrise, x3 :) 0:45:05 In memory of Darlena Watson (1968-2020) [Our journey continues in Amtrak's California Zephyr: 2019, Part Eight: Reno-Donner Pass-Sacramento), Westbound train #5]