Some routes, of course, are superior to others, serving up memorable views from the observation car—or a private roomette.

Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive No. 765 has returned to Independence, Ohio, for the Steam in the Valley event, to be held ...

High-speed rail gets plenty of attention, but there’s something special about trains that have stood the test of time. These ...

The Puget Sound region boasts a wide range of transportation-themed museums and attractions. Several are the largest in ...

A historic Kansas locomotive is competing in a national contest this year to see if it offers the best ride around. The ...

Discover how CPR No. 2816 and UP No. 4014 fully embrace big steam and PTC, and reset the stage for other mainline locomotives ...

This beautiful and underrated riverside town in Wales has cosy waterfront pubs, canal boat trips and white water rafting ...

Essex Village, nestled against the Connecticut River, serves as the natural starting point for most visitors. Main Street ...

This scenic train is as eccentric and magical as you ... Nevada Northern is among the best-preserved railways from the steam era. Its three-hour “Star Train” departs from the town of Ely ...

The Jacobite Steam Train runs on a 41-mile track through some of the most iconic parts of the Scottish Highlands—it plays the ...