A look at the early Amtrak years in California (with a short side trip into Nevada) from the Ebay vault and the films of Red Moser. We see the transition from secondhand first-generation power, through the era of the SDP40F, to the early F40PH's. The film dates from 1975 through 1982. There was a huge variety of equipment in the early Amtrak consists, and trains shown include the Coast Starlight, San Francisco Zephyr, and various California service trains. Also included is a rear end ride on a private car on SP's Coast Line. Again, sounds are from Arkay records and my video collection. Enjoy!