Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Long ago, the Santa Fe Railroad operated the legendary Super Chief from Chicago to LA. Today, that route has evolved into Amtrak's Southwest Chief. Is it still worth the trip? The only way to find out is to go for a ride...

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Classy Whale - at-least-weekly misadventures with trains and transit!

0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - The Map
1:03 - Super Chief
2:09 - LA to Albuquerque
3:40 - Albuquerque to Raton Pass
5:54 - Patreon
6:16 - Into CO
7:18 - Stranded in Kansas City
8:59 - Across the Midwest
9:47 - Final Thoughts