by Tdub
I am a new railfan since my wife and I had a great experience on the California Zephyr. Does the CZ ever ride on the original Transcontinental Railroad? Here is my take, please let me know if I am incorrect. Leaving Chicago it seems like it is on BNSF rails and heads southwest, not on the Overland Route.Then into Denver along I-76. Correct? Then out of Denver it runs on the old Rio Grande through the Rockies. But, somewhere in Utah in connects with the original Transcon then down to Emeryville, right? But where does it connect to the original? I wish I would have paid more attention while we were on the trip. Please forgive me for my ignorance. This seems like a great forum and I will have a few more questions down the road.This is my first post. Thanks! Tom