America By Rail Blog

Feb

Travels Without Carolyn - Chicago part one

posted on February 21, 2012

Chicago We arrived at the curb loading area on South Canal Street near Union Station in Chicago at about 4:30 P.M., right on schedule. I claimed my bag and stood on the... Read More...

Feb

Travels Without Carolyn - Getting to Chicago part two

posted on February 14, 2012

April 6th, time to leave. Nancy drove me to the corner of Nationwide Boulevard and North High Street in downtown Columbus. It was a cold, bluster... Read More...

Feb

Travels Without Carolyn - Getting to Chicago part one

posted on February 07, 2012

Getting To Chicago Columbus, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona share the dubious distinction of being the largest cities in the United States not serviced by Amtrak and if our Honora... Read More...

Jan

Travels Without Carolyn - preface

posted on January 31, 2012

Travels Without Carolyn (With apologies to John Steinbeck and Charley) Dan D. Milosevich Dedicated to the memory of Carolyn Hey Milosevich with love and thanks for her travels th... Read More...

Dec

Train Travel Tips

posted on December 08, 2011

PACKING Apparel for aboard the train is casual -- slacks, sport shirts, sweatshirts and sweaters. Be sure to take warm clothes and outerwear. Dress for the trains in terms of layers. If i... Read More...

Nov

6 Advantages of Rail Travel

posted on November 04, 2011

Rail travel was the primary mode of transportation in America for the first half of the 19th century. Railroads served as the connection between East and West and were by far the fastest and most conv... Read More...

Oct

Ode to a Tour Director

posted on October 25, 2011

My Dear Connie, Thank you for your guidance, Thank you for your care, When there was a problem. You were always there. We loved your ready smile, And your flag kept us in line. We&rsquo... Read More...

Oct

Trains in Movies - Top Train Movies of All Time

posted on October 13, 2011

What’s a movie without a train? Think about everything trains provide for a storyline. Trains are ideal for western robberies and cold, mysterious crime scenes. They provide an element of danger... Read More...

Sep

Train Tour Review Guest Blog

posted on September 27, 2011

Our trip was quite the adventure! We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the very well laid out plans. The scenery was to die for, and our co-travelers were ... Read More...

Aug

Six Day Rail Tour for Two to San Antonio and New Orleans - Enter the Rail Vacation Sweepstakes!

posted on August 24, 2011

America By Rail Sweepstakes America By Rail is offering up a once in a life time experience for one grand prize winner: A 6-day rail vacation to San Antonio and New Orleans for two! This priz... Read More...

Aug

Model Train Search Engine

posted on August 02, 2011

Model Train enthusiasts are dedicated and hardworking engineers who appreciate all that the rails have to offer. Looking to stay up to date on the latest in model railroading? We whipped up this custo... Read More...

Jul

Train Tour Review Guest Blog

posted on July 27, 2011

We have been on many trips with America By Rail. We especially appreciate having someone else plan the trip, make the reservations, and provide a tour guide as well. We could repor... Read More...