Download or read book Guide to North America s Tourist Railways and Museums written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Guide to North Americas Tourist Railways and Museums written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Complete listing to more than 200 Tourist Railways and Museums"--Insert.
Download or read book Empire State Railway Museum s Tourist Trains written by Empire State Railway Museum and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive North America's railroading past with Tourist Trains 2005. Photographs, Locomotive rosters, ticket prices, directions, and even trip times are included in this guide to more than 450 preserved and restored railroads and train museums. - Includes listings and photos of more than 450 railroad-related attractions, each with admission price, hours of operation, directions, and a brief description - Features easy-to-use coupons worth hundreds of dollars in discounts - Supported by national advertising in Trains, Classic Trains, and Model Railroader magazines
Download or read book Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums written by Kalmbach Books and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998-12-31 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An annual bestseller, Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums is back with updated information for 1999. Railfans, modelers, collectors, and operators will enjoy planning their railroading vacations with the valuable information in this guide. It even includes 96 coupons for savings on entrance fees and tickets.
Download or read book Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums written by Kalmbach Publishing Company Staff and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unforgettable wail of a train whistle echoing through the hills. The rumble of a hard-working diesel locomotive. The crackle of sparks at the end of a trolley pole. These are reminders of a time when travel was synonymous with mystery and adventure.
Download or read book USA by Rail written by John Pitt and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ninth edition of Bradt's USA by Rail guidebook has been fully revised and expanded to take account of changes to Amtrak routes and services, plus the latest Amtrak and VIA Rail pass details, and features over 500 destinations, including Disney World, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. With 25 long-distance train journeys across the United States and a further 12 in Canada, plus sightseeing highlights for 38 major cities, accommodation options from cheap to chic and everything you need to find your way around unfamiliar train stations, this book has all the practical information required to make the most of a rail pass. There are maps, route plans and photographs, up-to-date security and immigration information, plus vital tips for sightseeing, local transport and accommodation, as well as chapters on VIA Rail, the Rocky Mountaineer and other trains in Canada. The book also includes a history of North American railroads, current steam train operators, tourist railways and museums, as well as sound advice for the visitor from overseas. Hundreds of Internet contacts make it easy to plan and make reservations for any trip you desire. The grandeur of America's scenery - from its never-ending prairies, the Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert and the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans - is one of the continent's greatest attractions and there is no better way to enjoy it than by train. Written by an expert author who has travelled around 80,000 miles by train in North America in the last 25 years, Bradt's USA by Rail is the essential companion for a successful trip.
Download or read book Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums 2001 written by Kalmbach Publishing Company and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An annual bestseller, Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums is back with updated information for 2001. Railfans, modelers, collectors, and operators will enjoy planning their railroading vacations with the valuable information in this guide. Lists more than 450 attractions (listed alphabetically). Includes entrance fee/ticket coupons good for discounts at 96 attractions. Complete descriptions include operating schedules, locations, phone numbers, photos, accommodations, special events, and directions. Lists operating schedules of all trains. Order early for guaranteed delivery.
Download or read book Tourist Trains Guidebook written by and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides reviews and listings for a variety of railroad museums in the United States and Canada.
Download or read book Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums 1998 written by Empire State Railway Museum and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the information railfans need to plan their railroading vacations this year.The Empire State Railway Museum's bestseller is back! This 1998 edition is the most complete guide to tourist railroads, railroad museums, miniature live steam railroads, and toy train exhibits in the U.S. and Canada.-- Coupons for savings at many of the attractions are included, as well as dining and accommodation suggestions.-- Features alphabetical listings of railroad rides and attractions by state and Canadian province-- Includes operating schedules of all trains-- Offers information on special events and locations-- Formerly titled Steam Passenger Service Directory
Download or read book All Aboard written by Jim Loomis and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for both veterans and those considering their first rail journey, this guide is an expansive resource for train travel and the broader world of rail transit in the United States and Canada. Bridging the past with the present, the handbook explores the origins of the rail systems, the monumental task of building America's first trans-continental railroad, passenger and freight railroad operations, and the differences between the various lines. The new edition includes updated information on ticketing procedures, routes, Amtrak's simplified fare structures, and the explosion of railroad-related data such as schedules and ticket purchase options available on the internet. In addition to offering time-tested advice on finding the lowest fares, avoiding pitfalls, packing for an overnight trip, when to board, and whom to tip and how much, the reference presents a number of rail itineraries-from day trips to see the colors of the fall season to lengthy journeys that will take more adventurous travelers around the entire country. A perspective on high-speed lines-such as proposed links between Los Angeles and San Francisco and Chicago to St. Louis-envisions the future of rail transportation.
Download or read book Steam Passenger Service Directory written by Kalmbach Publishing Co and published by Kalmbach Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997-03 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travelers will enjoy this trip-planning guide to hundreds of tourist railroads, railroad museums, miniature live-steam railroads, and model train exhibits in the U.S. and Canada. Includes locations, operating hours, admission prices, and discount coupons for many attractions.
Download or read book Great American Railroad Journeys written by Michael Portillo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great American Railroad Journeys sees the famous brand of social-history-cum-travelogue venture to the New World. Across multiple programmes and using Appleton's General Guide To The United States & Canada as reference, Michael Portillo now undertakes an epic trip by train from New York and Boston on the East Coast down to the Deep South of Atlanta and New Orleans, then on to Chicago, Colorado, New Mexico and ultimately finishing in San Francisco. This lavishly illustrated official tie-in covers each journey Portillo makes across North America and captures the colour, beauty, history and exhilaration experienced when journeying through this incredible continent. Packed with new maps, as well as originals from Appleton's General Guide, this book explores the construction of rail routes across the continent in the 1800s, as a new nation was built by the immigrant masses. Truly this is a colourful and exciting enterprise, with vignettes of revealing social history displaying the rich tapestry of the peoples who established themselves in this vast new world. Great American Railroad Journeys is a must-have purchase for any fan of this unique and award-winning travel series.
Download or read book Guide to North American Railroad Hot Spots written by J. David Ingles and published by Kalmbach Publishing, Co.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of the best places to watch trains in operation across North America. Each entry includes a photos, general location, directions from the nearest highway, list of operating railroads, and the type and regularity of trains operating. Also includes railroad radio frequencies, scenic highlights, photography tips, safety considerations and other relevant travel information.
Download or read book USA by Rail written by John Pitt and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now into its sixth edition, this perennial guide features over 500 destinations, including sightseeing and accommodation in 38 major cities, from which travellers can plan a personal itinerary. This compact guide introduces the romance of the rails route-by-route along with plenty of background details and railroad history. Steam railways and museums for enthusiasts cater for the enthusiast.
Download or read book Riding the Rails written by William C. Herow and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives detailed descriptions of over 90 scenic train rides, as well as train ride location maps, boarding areas, schedules, fares, special events, excursions and more.
Download or read book Empire State Railway Museum s Tourist Trains written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
