USA By Rail (Bradt Rail Guides)

by JohnPitt (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.42

  Ever since they came on the scene, American trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless stories, songs, scandals, films, and legends. Attracted by the pace of life and an ever-changing view, more and more people are discovering the joys of taking to the rails to cross this vast continent in comfort. This new edition of a bestselling Bradt title provides background travel information for twenty-five long-distance rail journeys in the United States and further twelve routes in Canada on such poetically named engines as The Twilight Shoreliner and the Californian Zephyr. Over 500 destinations are covered, including attractions such as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Yellowstone Park, and Disney World. This guide features: >The latest timetables and rail-pass information>Thirty-seven long-distance routes in the USA and Canada>Sightseeing and accommodations in thirty-eight major cities on rail routes>Steam railways and museums for enthusiasts

• Used

  Paperback
  1992

  $3.27

• Used

  Hardcover
  1996

  $6.47

  This book describes in detail 26 long-distan ce rail journeys in the United States, together with private ly financed steam trains in areas of tourist interest. A fur ther 12 routes in Canada are also covered. '