I spent 53 hours on an Amtrak train. Here's what I'm glad I packed, wish I'd brought, and should have left at home.
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Joey Hadden
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When I took the California Zephyr, Amtrak's longest train, I was glad I'd packed waterproof shoes, but I wish I'd brought a pair of binoculars.
I spent 53 hours on an Amtrak train. Here's what I'm glad I packed, wish I'd brought, and should have left at home.
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Joey Hadden
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