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This Colorado train is one of the most scenic journeys in the American West—and it passes waterfalls, rivers, and small towns

It's also a National Historic Landmark.

I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was ...