http://info5000.com//TRAIN-TRAVEL/index.html If you want to see the countryside and its many shades, traveling by train is one way to do it without having to worry about the cost of gas, reading a map, or taking alternative routes. When you board a train, you will be able to put your luggage away and relax in a cozy seat near the window. With snack cars, sleeping cars, and dining cars, traveling by train takes away the anxiety of travel and leaves you with some great vacation memories. en-us Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT N ILES -- Need to be in Chicago early -- say, 7:30 a.m. -- and don't want to drive? At least this weekend, Amtrak is making it possible for people who live in southwestern Michigan. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT A convoy of around 70 buses will take Rangers fans south for the clubs Euro clash with Manchester United. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT Ann M. Simmons wrote a moving article July 5 about Lee Wesley Gibson, who at 100 was believed to be the oldest living Pullman porter -- one of the uniformed railway men who served first-class passengers in a trains luxurious... http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has secured a 1.45 million grant from the U.S. Transportation Department that will be used to design an Intermodal Transit Center at Aviation and Century boulevards for the future CrenshawLAX line. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/index.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT They say Los Vegas has it all, but one has not lived until they have traveled the Reno Nevada Fun Train. This is adult decadence at its finest. The fun train steams round trip through Emeryville, Martinez, Sacramento, and Reno. You can be picked up at any of these locations though you are responsible for fares to these departure towns. Meals are provided the train on Friday evening and brunch on Sunday morning. Otherwise you are free to bring your own food and beverages on the train. If you wish to purchase food during your journey there is a CafBar car that offers light snacks and adult beverages. There is also a Piano Lounge with top notch entertainment. Sit in overstuffed leather bound chairs as you sip on a cocktail, listening to the Night Club Crooner. If you are traveling for the scenery, go into the Dome Car where you can see panoramic views of the Nevada desert as you travel from town to town. If the themed cars are not appealing to you, the passenger cars offer a more quiet and private ride. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/reno-nevada-fun-train.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT There are several narrow guage railways in the state of Colorado, but the Georgetown Loop railway is the most scenic and affordable in the state. The station is located off I-70 around fifty miles west of Denver. Take the off ramp on exit 266 into the town of Silver Plume. There is ample parking at the station but no room for recreational vehicles or campers. These types of vehicles should park at the Devil's Gate station in Georgetown at exit 228. The price for the train experience is 18.75 for adults and 14.25 for children. The trailn ride lasts one hour and fifteen minutes. This allows the traveler time to visit the shops at both Georgetown and Silver Plume and maybe even visit the historic Lebanon Silver Mine which is owned by the railroad. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/the-georgetown-loop-railway.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT Traveling in the eastern United States is challenging. Bad weather, traffic, and sprawling urban centers can turn a much anticipated vacation into a not so fun event. This can change by taking the Acela Express, America's only high speed train, on a seven day tour of three of the East's must exciting cities. You will tour New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. without the hassle of driving the congested freeways that link each. The package is called the Heritage Tour and it is an affordable way to visit the sites of New York, the museums and history of Philadelphia, and the monuments and parks of Washington. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/the-heritage-tour--3-cities-by-rail-in-seven-days.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT The Polar Express is alive again. Take a train to see Santa as the Grand Canyon Railway presents a Christmas Train Tour that will delight both children and adults. The fare for an adult is 174.00, while children ride for only 24.00 apiece. This is a great way to spend time with the family as you ride the rim of the Grand Canyon in an historic train. Way before there were helicopter and rafting tours of the canyon, the Grand Canyon Railway was the most elite way to view the majestic vistas that was created by the Colorado River. Making it's first run in 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway has offered for more than a hundred years, a relaxing, fun filled adventure. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/the-polar-expresstrain-tour--christmas-at-the-grand-canyon.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT In southern Georgia, the land below Atlanta and north of the Florida line is a pine tree filled wilderness dotted with small towns and rural farms. The rolling hills blend into flatlands until the meet the Okefenokee Swamp located near the Florida border. Southern Georgia is filled with scenic wonders and historical places. The best way to tour the area is by rail. That Southwest Georgia Train Tour offers day trips to visit historical small towns of the region and vistas of farmland and forests in between. Leaving out of Cordele, Georgia the train makes a run seven to eight hours long. The price of a ticket is 32.95 for adults and 15.95 for children under twelve. The cost is considered cheap compared to other day trips offered by competing train tours. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/the-southwest-georgia-train-tour.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT Winter driving is treacherous; so many travelers do not vacation during the cold and dreary months. These trends of staying at home during the winter are being broken by train tours of the National Parks of the Rockies. The train tour of the Rockies is offered by Amtrak and begins in Chicago, Illinois. Two trains, the Amtrak's California Zephyr and the Montana Empire Builder will take you through some of the most majestic scenery of the Rocky Mountain area. Packed full of activities and excursions the train trip will take you through Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, the lower half of Glacier National Park, and many mountain towns of historical significance. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/rocky-mountain-train-tours.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT When one thinks of Alaska, the idea of outdoor adventure and wildlife comes to mind. Many people today tour the state by cruise ship or car, but to really see the back country and view the sites in comfort and style, the Alaska railroad is the best mode of transportation. The railway offers tour packages that cover the different tastes of travelers and adventurers. The tours are reasonably priced and, at the same time, offer five star services. The days of high prices and long rail rides with little amenities are over. Rail has become an adventure, especially in the beautiful, awe inspiring wilderness of Alaska. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/alaska-rail-tours.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT The Appalachian Mountains have bee a vacation destination for decades. The majestic beauty of the lower part of the Appalachians, the Great Smoky Mountains, has been viewed by millions of visitors. The roads around the mountains offer spectacular views, but to visit the back country via rail is a experience of a lifetime. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers five tours that will spark interest in any traveler. Each tour is unique and is planed with a specific route that will detail scenery and wildlife in a way that many visitors by car have not seen. The fares for these tours range between 36 and 44. Children under two ride for free. The tours last from one half to four and a half hours depending on the duration you wish to be on the train. Each tour route is individualized, showcasing spectacular scenery and emphasizing the best of the Great Smoky Mountains. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/the-great-smoky-mountain-railway-tours.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT From the Appalachian Mountains to the rocky shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Maine is a beautiful state. It has been a tourist destination for decades. The gentle summers coupled with spectacular beauty create dazzling landscapes and surreal surroundings. Acadia National Park is a destination that many tourists want to visit when touring Maine. The majestic a rocky cliffs and the pounding Atlantic Ocean combine with forest covered mountains that drop to the seashore. Though a drive along Highway 1 through the state is a venture within itself, one can make more of their time in Maine if they take a trip by rail. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/the-lobster-land-train-tour--seeing-maine-by-rail.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT Have you ever traveled across the American Southwest in an automobile? You are pretty much restricted to what you see along I-10 and Route 66. If you want to do or see something off the main drag, you drive hours there and back to accommodate the distance. There is a better way. Grandluxe Rail Journeys, formally The American Orient Express, offers Southwest tours that are not only exciting and adventurous, but easy on the traveler as you sit in luxury accommodations aboard a train built to allow spectacular vistas viewed through glass doomed, air conditioned tour cars. All the beauty that was once confined to automobiles is now broadened as you travel through the desert on rails that few motorists have ever seen. http://info5000.com/TRAIN-TRAVEL/grandluxe-rail-journeys--a-new-way-to-see-the-southwest.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:35:13 PDT