Winding along the Truckee River under increasing clouds and threat of rain, train No. 5, the westbound California Zephyr heads for a stop in Truckee California and then the climb to Donner summit.
Westbound Amtrak No.5, the California Zephyr, rounds the horseshoe curve at Flycasters Flat Ahead lay the grades up to Donner Pass in the distance. The Truckee River and old highway 40 are in the ... (more)