I've taken over 20 Amtrak routes around the US and Canada. These 5 offered the most stunning views.

As a frequent rider, I think the Amtrak Builder, Cascades, and California Zephyr are some of the most beautiful train routes in North America.

America 250: Rails that built a nation: How America’s technological future began with the railroad

As the U.S. Department of Transportation notes that for nearly two centuries, “railroads have been an indispensable part of America’s economy, society and way of life.” That indispensability wasn’t ...
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Sheboygan’s last passenger train departed Penn Avenue depot in 1971

Sheboygan’s last passenger train left Penn Avenue depot in 1971, ending decades of rail service and marking the end of a local transportation era.

America 250: Railroads on the rise in the 1850s

In the early 1820s, before electricity or telephones railroads expanded and helped a growing nation expand. It was 200 years ago, and the steam engine whistle and sound of an approaching train ...
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America's Most Iconic Train Rides Are Two Unforgettable Westbound Amtrak Routes Just Ranked Among The World’s Most Incredible

Enjoy America's most beautiful scenery from the comfort of a train car on these two acclaimed Amtrak train journeys ...