Nostalgia & History > Amtraks San Francisco Zephyr near Martinez

I forgot what year I took this but its the westbound San Francisco Zephyr along the Carquinez Straits just after leaving Martinez. Mt Diablo is in the distance.

Robert Morris
Dunsmuir, CA
Robert Morris Photography

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Nice one Bob!  I think Amtrak moved the remaining ex-SP domes from the SFZ to the Starlight during winter of 1975-76, so likely your shot was in 1976 or 77.

Dave

typical late seventies consist

Great shot Bob.  I'm sure a few people might assume you got this with your drone -:)

Consist looks to me like a baggage car, combine coach, 3 coaches, diner, 2 sleepers.

DavidP Wrote:
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> Nice one Bob!  I think Amtrak moved the remaining
> ex-SP domes from the SFZ to the Starlight during
> winter of 1975-76, so likely your shot was in 1976
> or 77.
>
> Dave

That was my guess, as well.

That's about as short of an off-season SFZ as you're ever going to see.  Just 2 coaches and 2 sleepers. 

mid week?

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