Take a spectacular - and rare - daylight trip between Needles and Los Angeles aboard Amtrak's famous Southwest Chief. From your perch in the cab of a high-tech Genesis-series diesel locomotive, you'll drink in the same sights and sounds as the Amtrak crew. Color.
Volume 1 - Needles to Siberia
Race through the scenic Mojave Desert at a blistering 90 mph! 1 hr. 25 min.
Volume 2 - Siberia to Barstow
Climb Ash Hill, pass through Ludlow and see a Union Pacific freight train connection at Daggett. 1 hr. 25 min.
Volume 3 - Barstow to San Bernardino
Travel through the famous Cajon Pass where you'll "meet" several freight trains on a parallel track and take in a staggering array of weather - ranging from clear skies to rain and snow! 2 hours.
Volume 4 - San Bernardino to Los Angeles Complete your journey with a sunny, high-speed sprint all the way to the magnificent Los Angeles Union Station. 1 hr. 30 min. #0RV5025