Embrace the romance and nostalgia of old-fashioned train travel with a relaxing ride where the emphasis is on the journey rather than the destination. From steep mountain climbs and jaunts through ...

Trains were an important part of the growth of the United States. From westward expansion to military transport during World War II. The middle part of the twentieth century saw passenger rail lose ...

CASS, W.Va. - The Cass Scenic Railroad is a hard-working, up-the-mountain tourist rail line. It's a slow 7 miles per hour on the steam-powered trains up Cheat Mountain to Whittaker Station and upward ...

The Great Scenic Railway Journeys 30th Anniversary Special features new footage of America's best railway adventures and offers a glimpse into our nation's railroad history. Experience America's Best ...

Forget Amtrak-the US is home to dozens of private, semi-private, and hidden gem railways, railcars, and train journeys. You just need to know where to find them beyond the realm of ...

There’s a kind of calm that settles in once the train starts moving. The usual rush fades, replaced by steady motion and changing views through the window. These rides remind you how good it feels to ...

As fall foliage reaches its peak, leaf-lovers race against the clock to make it to all of the best leaf-peeping locations. But Appalachia's best-kept secret is the 'best' scenic train ride for ...

Michael Portillo heads for the last frontier of the United States, armed with his 1899 Appleton’s Guidebook to Alaska. Beginning his journey amid the snow-capped mountains and ice-cold inlets of the ...