All Aboard
eBook - ePub

All Aboard

The Complete North American Train Travel Guide

  1. 384 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

All Aboard

The Complete North American Train Travel Guide

About this book

Your ticket to the ultimate North American train adventure!

All Aboard is your comprehensive guide to planning unforgettable train journeys across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Whether you're a seasoned rail enthusiast or a first-time traveler, this guide provides everything you need to navigate the world of train travel with confidence and ease.

Discover:

  • Scenic routes: From the Rockies to the coasts, uncover breathtaking landscapes best seen by rail.
  • Expert tips: Master booking, fares, onboard etiquette, and maximizing comfort.
  • Railroad history: Delve into the captivating story of North American railways.
  • Essential information: Navigate Amtrak and VIA Rail with ease, understanding equipment, safety, and more.

Perfect for anyone seeking a unique and eco-friendly travel experience, All Aboard transforms train travel from a point A to point B trip into a journey of discovery. Let Jim Loomis, a veteran rail traveler, be your guide to the magic of North American trains!

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Information

Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9781569761762
eBook ISBN
9781641608671
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Rail Transportation
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. About This Book
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Preface: Rediscovering the Train
  8. 1 Why Take a Train?
  9. 2 How It All Began
  10. 3 Amtrak to the Rescue
  11. 4 Planning Your Own Train Trip
  12. 5 Packing and Last-Minute Details
  13. 6 Life Onboard
  14. 7 Who’s in Charge Here?
  15. 8 When Things Go Wrong
  16. 9 Passenger Train Equipment
  17. 10 How It All Works
  18. 11 What About All Those Freight Trains?
  19. 12 Safety Is Priority Number One
  20. 13 Taking the Train in Canada
  21. 14 Taking the Train in Mexico
  22. 15 Significant Railroad Stations
  23. 16 Will There Be Trains in Our Future?
  24. 17 Pick a Train, Any Train
  25. 18 Suggested Itineraries
  26. Appendix A: Railroad Terms and Slang
  27. Appendix B: How to Find a Rail-Savvy Travel Agent
  28. Appendix C: Private Rail Excursions
  29. Appendix D: Passenger Rail Advocates
  30. Appendix E: Excursion Trains and Railroad Museums
  31. Index

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