My 41st Amtrak Trip and 8th trip to do my Christmas shopping. This would prove to be a very interesting trip due to an incredible ice storm that would occur on the morning of the trip. I would enjoy "Buffalo Wings" on Amtrak and some railfanning in Schenectady.

My 40th Amtrak Trip and second trip on the Southwest Chief. This was my first time covering an entire Amtrak route in a sleeper. Also included is my annual visit to Cedar Point along with 5 incredible days of railfanning Amtrak California's Pacific Surfliner Route! Check This Out!!!