Amtrak Spirit of California | September 1983

The Spirit of California was a short-lived state supported Amtrak service operating over the SP Coast Line between Los Angeles and Sacramento. During the trains short operating stint from 1981 - 1983, it was noteworthy for being one of the few state funded Amtrak operations that offered sleeping car service.

This video follows the Spirit of California trains during their last days of operation and youll chase the action from Oakland to Sacramento with Phas II and Phase II power. This Super 8mm film was shot by Don Kaplan and is now part of the collection of the Western Railway Museum.

Enjoy this look at the 1980s Spirit of California!

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