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2012 USA by Rail Guidebook, 8th Edition Released

Posted on August 4, 2012 by admin

USA by Rail Guidebook, 8th Edition: Plus Canada’s Main Routes (Bradt Travel Guide USA by Rail) Author: John Pitt The grandeur of North America’s scenery, from its never-ending prairies to the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, is one of the continent’s greatest … Continue reading →

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Union Pacific 844 July Steam Excursion

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

Tickets are now on sale at the Cheyenne Depot Museum for a one way Union Pacific 844 steam excursion on July 22. The trip will be to ferry the locomotive and cars from Denver to Cheyenne following the Denver Post … Continue reading →

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Florida steam train rides set to begin service

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Steam Train rides are set to begin service at Florida tourist railroad The City of Tavares has finalized a contract with the Reader Railroad to bring a steam tourist train to the city. The Tavares, Eustis & Gulf LLC, an … Continue reading →

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Leviathan and Nebraska Zeypher at Illinois Railway Museum

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

Steam engine ‘Leviathan’ to make trips at Illinois Railway Museum Sept. 17 & 18 Leviathan and Nebraska Zephyr to operate this weekend at IRM: Leviathan #63, an American 4-4-0 steam locomotive, will operate two more days at the Illinois Railway … Continue reading →

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2012 Train Calendars

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

Stay up to date with your favorite 2012 Train or 2012 Railroad calendar. Large selection of railroads of today as well as many vintage fallen flags, including Santa Fe, ACL/SAL, Chessie, C&O, Erie, Great Northern, PRR, Rio Grande, Milwaukee Road, … Continue reading →

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Complete North American Train Travel Guide Book

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

The Complete North American Train Travel Guide written by Jim Loomis Having traveled almost every North American rail route at least once, Jim Loomis has the track record to write this information-packed guide to rail travel. This book “is written … Continue reading →