Great American Scenic Railroad Author:Robert Reid, Terry Berger America's love affair with trains lives on! Here pictured in full color are 34 classic railroads from New England to California and Ontario to Hawaii, each described in fascinating detail. The history and lore of the lines, as well as practical information on equipment are provided for armchair buff and vacationer alik... more »e.
Preserved and restored to their former glory, these tourist railroads are as various as their settings: Colorful old trains still operate between the silver mining towns of Colorado, a sleek new train carries passengers on the pioneer-era trip to Pike's Peak. In winter, the adventurous can travel by rail into the heart of the Canadian wilderness; and even Cape Cod now boats a vintage train that recalls the Victorian age of elegance. These are just some of the scenically splendid journeys that await the traveler seeking to recapture the romance and excitement of America's rail heritage. « less