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Whether you are looking for a fun and exciting vacation by rail or are a die-hard rail enthusiast, with over 500 tourist railways, railroad museums, and other railroad-related attractions across the United States and Canada, this guidebook has an adventure for everyone.
This 8th edition of our companion book has been updated with many new locations added. The book is easy to browse and is divided alphabetically by state, starting with Alabama and ending with the Canadian provinces. Each state or province's opening page has a map detailing the location of each railway and museum within the state. Every railway and museum page includes photographs, a brief history, excursions, schedules and fares, equipment and rolling stock, and detailed contact information. There are icons letting you know about parking, handicap accessibility, gift shops, snacks, tours, and accepted credit cards. With detailed information for each location, you can find the best destination for your next vacation or day trip.
Every railway featured in a Great Scenic Railway Journeys episode is identified by our logo. This guidebook helps you identify the locations of the excursions you have seen on television, plus discover new railways, museums, and other railroad-related locations across North America.
From Emmy Award-winning producers and hosted by Grammy Award-winning musician and storyteller David Holt, More Trains Around North America takes you on an extraordinary rail adventure across the continent. From the rugged Pacific Northwest of Canada to the storied Adirondack Mountains of New York, this captivating program visits eleven remarkable railways, each with its own unique story to tell.
Savor a five-star dinner aboard the Cape Cod Central Railroad's elegant dinner train, with stunning coastal views just outside your window. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mount Hood on the Mount Hood Scenic Railway, climbing toward the base of this majestic 11,000-foot dormant volcano. Spend a night like no other aboard the nation's only moving bed and breakfast train, nestled in the heart of northern Wisconsin. Discover the largest collection of historic rail equipment in the country at the Illinois Railway Museum, and meet the dedicated volunteers who keep this incredible collection alive.
Witness soaring bald eagles along the South Branch Valley of the Potomac River aboard the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railway. Relive the spirit of the Old West in Virginia City, Nevada, where wild mustangs still roam free along the route of the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Indulge in the finest luxury rail travel aboard Pullman Rail Journeys' legendary City of New Orleans train. Breathe in the fresh mountain air of the Southern Appalachians on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway as it climbs to the charming mining town of Copperhill, Tennessee. Marvel at the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies from the comfort of the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer.
Explore the timeless elegance of the Adirondack Mountains aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railway, a line steeped in the history of America's rich and famous. And finally, find out what all the buzz is about as the legendary Skunk Train carries you deep into the towering redwood forests of Northern California.
This is more than a train ride — it is a journey across the heart and soul of North America.
For thirty years, Great Scenic Railway Journeys and its creator, Robert Van Camp, have captured the world of Tourist Railway Adventures for public television audiences. In this 30th Anniversary special, we will deliver compelling all-new content, profiling some of this country's best railway adventures. More than just a tour, these stories capture railroads (and railroad enthusiasts) as they defined the spirit of North America, creating a new industry, re-writing the history of transportation, and now – reinvigorated as tourist railroads – providing the general public a glimpse of our nation's railroad history. Included in the DVD set is another 40 railway adventures. The railroads featured in the new show are:
Rocky Mountaineer, Denver, CO to Moab, UT
Royal Gorge Route RR, Cañon City, CO
East Broad Top, Rockhill Furnace, PA
Potomac Eagle, Romney, WV
Oregon Coast RR, Garibaldi, OR
Wisconsin Great Northern, Trego, WI
Roaring Camp, Felton, CA
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, Jim Thorpe, PA
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Cumberland, MD
VIA Rail overnight trains across Canada
