Union Pacific's Big Boy, the largest operating steam locomotive will be stopping in Iowa towns as part of a historic coast-to ...

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I'm a train enthusiast who's traveled on dozens of routes worldwide. After all, there's nothing like a laid-back method of transportation with scenic views. I've embarked on long and short trips down ...

Many Americans of Generation X and older will recall the red, white, and blue American Freedom Train that was a centerpiece of America’s glorious Bicentennial celebration. But few know that the ...

The American cross-country train is dreadful transportation. It is almost always too slow to plausibly be the most efficient journey. It is almost always too expensive to attract those simply trying ...

Most people see the open road when they think of visiting all 50 states and many national parks. But what if your plans don’t involve a long cross-country road trip? It’s possible—and potentially ...

ABOARD THE CRESCENT (AP) — There’s something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of steel wheels on tracks. Or so we tell ourselves. In this case, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After many train rides, my time on the Alpine Bernina Express is my favorite. Amanda Adler I've gone on many train rides ...