The Great California Zephyr Census: A Deep Dive (Kind Of)
Ah, the California Zephyr. A legendary train journey, weaving its way through majestic mountains and sprawling plains, from the windy shores of Lake Michigan to the sun-kissed shores of the San Francisco Bay. But a question plagues the minds of intrepid travelers like yourself: just how many California Zephyr trains are there?
Fear not, my fellow adventurer, for we shall embark on a thrilling quest for knowledge, Indiana Jones hat optional (though highly encouraged for added flair).
Spoiler Alert: It's Not a Train Bonanza
Here's the shocker: there are not a fleet of California Zephyrs crisscrossing the country like a metal centipede. In fact, there are only two. Yes, you read that right. Two.
Hold on, you say, face contorted in disbelief. Two measly trains for such a vast landscape?
Well, buckle up, buttercup, because here comes the twist...
They're Practically Super Trains
These two California Zephyrs are the Michael Phelps of the train world. They're not just trains, they're Iron Steeds of Solitude. Every single day, one California Zephyr departs from Chicago, embarking on a 51-hour odyssey westward. Its brave counterpart simultaneously sets off from Emeryville, California, on a westward adventure of its own.
Basically, it's a daily train ballet across the continent. One east, one west, in a never-ending loop of scenic wonder.
The Plot Thickens (Slightly)
Now, some might argue there are technically four California Zephyrs if you consider each train's eastbound and westbound journeys as separate entities. But that's like saying a flip flop is two different shoes – it's the same train, just breakdancing across America.
So, there you have it, folks. The mystery of the California Zephyr fleet is solved. Two trains, one epic journey (twice a day, technically).
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a pressing engagement to channel my inner train conductor and yell "All aboard!" at my houseplants.
