Usually there is no way to beat the USG train from Plaster City to Ocotillo Wells (at least that's my experience). I suppose you might do it with a dune buggy of some sort, running along the ROW t... (more)
AMTK 10004 (Viewliner Inspection Car) provides Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner a great view as the California Zephyr runs through Plainview on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.