Sign up for the annual Snowflake Adventure aboard The Virginia City, an elegant private rail car with a brass-railed open observation platform, cozy lounge with fireplace, dramatic dining room decorated with ornate 19th century crystal chandelier, custom china, crystal stemware, gold plated flatware, fresh napery and flowers.
Sit back and relax as you make your way through the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains to Reno and Sparks, Nevada.
Snowflake Virginia Popular events include a rodeo, monster truck challenge, camping and boating expos, flower and garden shows and chocolate festivals! Enjoy steeplechase and bluegrass music events too!
Relax in Snowflake Express private dome cars which are coupled to the rear of Amtrak's California Zephyr Emeryville, as you ride from California to Sparks, Nevada traveling over Donner Pass in the High Sierra's winter wonderland.