Zephyr: Tracking a Dream Across America

by Henry Kisor

Release Date: March, 1995

Edition: Paperback

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great train story on the zephyr

I could imagine myself riding in the Zephyr as I read the book. Great vivid pictures that I could play out in my own mind. Only negative was that he and another passenger spoke about some mystery novel for a chapter. Other than that, I would suggest this book to any railfan.

A delightful travel narrative

Kisor clearly enjoys train travel, and while he loves trains he wisely refrains from burying the reader in the sort of minutia that rail buffs feed on. Seldom does the story drag.

The style is open and friendly, and it's clear that Kisor has respect and affection for the staff and passangers he meets on the train.

The narrative style reminds me a little of John McPhee; Kisor has the same talent for fading into the background and letting the story tell itself.