America By Rail Blog

Apr

Railroad Lanterns: Pieces of American History

posted on April 12, 2013

For passengers, trains are a wonderful place to kick back, watch the scenery rolling by, and enjoy effortless trips from point A to point B. Behind the scenes however, are many skilled workers making ... Read More...

Jan

Songs About Trains: Greatest Hits

posted on January 21, 2013

Where would the entertainment world be without trains? If you give it some thought, trains are much more than a means of transportation; they have been a big impact on pop culture in a variety of ways... Read More...

Dec

Celebrate the Holidays in San Antonio

posted on December 05, 2012

San Antonio is a beautiful city built on the banks of the historic San Antonio River in south central Texas. Home to more than 1.3 million people, the city is a thriving melting pot of vibra... Read More...

Sep

Seattle Bound: Five Things to Do in Seatown

posted on September 05, 2012

If you’ve mentioned how excited you are to visit Seattle on your train vacation, you may have heard a few people pessimistically retort, “Doesn’t it rain there all the time?” S... Read More...

Aug

Famous Trains in Pop Fiction

posted on August 01, 2012

Trains play a different role in each of our lives. For suburbanites living outside the city, trains are often the most economical way to commute to and from work. For others, a train vacation might be... Read More...

Apr

Travels Without Carolyn - Epilogue

posted on April 17, 2012

Epilogue I’ve been home now almost three months and a great deal of that time was used writing this narrative. But as I said in the Preface, I knew it would ... Read More...

Apr

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Ten

posted on April 10, 2012

After breakfast we had a fresh-air break at Kansas City, then headed for Madison in the extreme southeast corner of Iowa on the mighty Mississippi River. &n... Read More...

Apr

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Nine

posted on April 03, 2012

Better! The third time was the charm. I had a decent night’s sleep as we passed through the Mojave Desert and well into Arizona. Up at my usual early ho... Read More...

Mar

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Eight

posted on March 27, 2012

In the morning I enjoyed a hot shower without the jostling I had endured on the train, and was soon pleasantly surprised by a fine breakfast provided by the motel, shared with ... Read More...

Mar

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Seven

posted on March 20, 2012

Well, that wasn’t so bad, I thought on awakening. I slept better than I did the first night. Maybe after a couple more nights, I’ll be able to claim vic... Read More...

Mar

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Six

posted on March 13, 2012

I got out of bed very early and decided to take a shower before others had the same idea. Now came negative number two. The ... Read More...

Mar

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Five

posted on March 06, 2012

All Aboard I returned to the Metropolitan Lounge for the scheduled meeting and promptly walked into the wrong restroom. I did! I should have realized that th... Read More...

Feb

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Four

posted on February 28, 2012

Despite all the comforts, I didn’t sleep well. I got up very early and rather than lounging around the hotel, I opted to visit the Union Station where I knew I could get ... Read More...

Feb

Train Travel Grows Among Seniors (w/ Infographic)

posted on February 22, 2012

Why Trains Make Great Travel Methods for Seniors Imagine it’s that time of year when you start thinking about taking a vacation. Part of the work involves choosing an ideal location while the h... Read More...

Feb

Travels Without Carolyn - Part Three

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 - 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 - 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...