There seem to be seven basic ways to understand how most people interested in railroading engage the subject. The categories have been apparent for at least a hundred years, and none of this is remotely new. Article Link Continue reading
Amtrak has revealed a first look at its new Airo trains, which have panoramic windows, comfier chairs, and more accessibility features. The post has several good photos of the new features. Amtrak’s New Trains
Earlier this year, if you happened to be standing at a train station in New Jersey at a certain time of night, you might have seen a sleek new high-speed Acela zip by. The trains, which did 900 test runs …
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There are so many ways to explore the country, and traveling by train is one of the most scenic options available. With more than a few incredible long-distance train routes at one’s disposal, seeing as much of the U.S. as …
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Changes at Amtrak may revive the beloved tradition of enjoying chicken cordon bleu and Moroccan beef with chickpea salad with fellow travelers Article Link
My grandfather worked his entire life on the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). In 1938, when he was 28-years-old, he wrote letters to my grandmother while working and traveling across the country on the railroad lines. He was an Examiner in those days …
Article Link A writer rides the rails from New York to San Francisco, discovering dazzling landscapes and fascinating fellow passengers along the way.
