Train across country for a honeymoon? "What a stupid idea." Oh wait.. never mind that was my wife's grandmother talking.
Everyone else, including us thought it was a great idea.
And it was.
We did: LSL to Chicago
Southwest Chief to Flagstaff, got off to hike Grand Canyon, then back on to LA.
Stayed a night there, saw some stuff.
Then Coast Starlight up to Oakland.
Night there, checked out as much as San Fran as we could.
Then California Zephyr back to to Chicago and then LSL to Albany.
That said, it was a great trip, though by the last day or two we were ready to be home.
I'd wait until May for the better scenery. The LSL is generally considered to have better scenery than the Capitol Limited.
I think one leg w/o a diner, will be fine.
Definitely enjoy the trip.
We did ours 20 years ago. The sleepers were still fairly brand new.
And when we told the crew, we ended up with a few nice things like a bottle of complimentary wine and stuff.
They were VERY gracious.
You should have a great time.
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