Articles related to "Rail Travel"
Building and Riding the Transcontinental Railroad
Reviews of two books: "Empire Express", a lengthy, but very readable, history of the building of the transcontinental railroad; and, "USA By Rail", the travel bible for the rail traveler.
empire express • david haward bain • usa by rail • john pitt • rail travel guide
Reviews of two books: "Empire Express", a lengthy, but very readable, history of the building of the transcontinental railroad; and, "USA By Rail", the travel bible for the rail traveler.
empire express • david haward bain • usa by rail • john pitt • rail travel guide
Christchurch Trams Carry History into Present
Call them trams, trolleys or streetcars, Christchurch, New Zealand's wood-bodied electric-powered vehicles ferry visitors between the city's many tourist attractions.
christchurch • trams • trolleys • electric-powered vehicles • rail travel
Call them trams, trolleys or streetcars, Christchurch, New Zealand's wood-bodied electric-powered vehicles ferry visitors between the city's many tourist attractions.
christchurch • trams • trolleys • electric-powered vehicles • rail travel
More bits from the backpack
a little information and a few errors . .
madrid • rail travel • internet cafe • currency • eurodollar
a little information and a few errors . .
madrid • rail travel • internet cafe • currency • eurodollar
Riding the Rails
to base city or not to base city?
budget travel • railroads • rail travel • train • trains
to base city or not to base city?
budget travel • railroads • rail travel • train • trains
See England and the Eclipse in Pullman Comfort
Join the Travel Sleuth on the Charter Riviera Express from Paddington to see the Solar Eclipse in Cornwall. Relax in comfort and enjoy the scenic rail route through southern England.
rail travel • railway travel • cornwall • london • eclipse
Join the Travel Sleuth on the Charter Riviera Express from Paddington to see the Solar Eclipse in Cornwall. Relax in comfort and enjoy the scenic rail route through southern England.
rail travel • railway travel • cornwall • london • eclipse
USA By Rail, New Edition Released
John Pitt, author of USA by Rail, has released a fourth edition of his valuable book for rail travelers.
usa by rail • john pitt • us rail travel • north american rail travel • mt. kisco
John Pitt, author of USA by Rail, has released a fourth edition of his valuable book for rail travelers.
usa by rail • john pitt • us rail travel • north american rail travel • mt. kisco
Buying Train Tickets in Britain
When travelling by train in Britain, getting the cheapest ticket can be difficult. Here is a quick guide to the various types of ticket available.
train tickets • book train tickets • buy train tickets • cheap train tickets • train ticket prices
When travelling by train in Britain, getting the cheapest ticket can be difficult. Here is a quick guide to the various types of ticket available.
train tickets • book train tickets • buy train tickets • cheap train tickets • train ticket prices
A Winter of Discontent
The Travelsleuth looks at the current rail chaos and the threatened disruption of gasolene supplies throughout the United Kingdom. With regular updates.
britain • london • gatwick • uk • gasolene
The Travelsleuth looks at the current rail chaos and the threatened disruption of gasolene supplies throughout the United Kingdom. With regular updates.
britain • london • gatwick • uk • gasolene
A Building Goes from Trash to Treasure
Syracuse, New York, regains one of its architectural gems when the old train station is restored.
art deco • architecture • restoration • syracuse • erie canal
Syracuse, New York, regains one of its architectural gems when the old train station is restored.
art deco • architecture • restoration • syracuse • erie canal
Historic Vintage Trains in Colorado Mountains
Scenic trains in the Colorado Rockies offer rides in vintange passenger cars pulled by historic diesel or steam locomotives. Sit back and enjoy spectacular scenery.
historic train rides • vintage trains • rail travel • mountain railways • colorado rockies
Scenic trains in the Colorado Rockies offer rides in vintange passenger cars pulled by historic diesel or steam locomotives. Sit back and enjoy spectacular scenery.
historic train rides • vintage trains • rail travel • mountain railways • colorado rockies
How to Get Cheap Train Tickets
Rail passengers can reduce the cost of travel by purchasing cheap train tickets online. It isn't necessary to pay the full cost of rail travel so save money today.
cheap train tickets • travel costs • rail travel • train fares • save money
Rail passengers can reduce the cost of travel by purchasing cheap train tickets online. It isn't necessary to pay the full cost of rail travel so save money today.
cheap train tickets • travel costs • rail travel • train fares • save money
How to Travel by Train in California
A day or weekend trip by train from the San Francisco Bay Area to visit historic Sacramento is a nice excursion for the family vacation and a popular new travel trend.
travel by train in california • family vacations from san jose to sacramento • new travel trends • family train vacations • rail travel trips
A day or weekend trip by train from the San Francisco Bay Area to visit historic Sacramento is a nice excursion for the family vacation and a popular new travel trend.
travel by train in california • family vacations from san jose to sacramento • new travel trends • family train vacations • rail travel trips
I've got your number!
Collection of travel telephone numbers
airlines • rail • rail travel • bus • travel usa
Collection of travel telephone numbers
airlines • rail • rail travel • bus • travel usa
Incredibly Cheap Europe Trains Deals 2009
Tourists can save big on a Eurail Select Pass to visit three neighboring countries within a two-month period. Remember backpacking in hostels? Go again at 1959 prices.
cheap eurail europe train passes 2009 • eurail train discounts • eurail value europe • train bargains europe • $125 eurail pass
Tourists can save big on a Eurail Select Pass to visit three neighboring countries within a two-month period. Remember backpacking in hostels? Go again at 1959 prices.
cheap eurail europe train passes 2009 • eurail train discounts • eurail value europe • train bargains europe • $125 eurail pass
National Train Day Honors Railways
The railways have provided a mode of travel and transportation across America for 140 historic years. On May 9 there will be train themed events across the nation.
amtrak • national train day • railroad transportation • railway travel • north america
The railways have provided a mode of travel and transportation across America for 140 historic years. On May 9 there will be train themed events across the nation.
amtrak • national train day • railroad transportation • railway travel • north america
Rail to the Rescue - Part 1
The challenge of driving railway lines across Britain was daunting enough, let alone affronting the glutinous mud and steep gradients between Balaklava and The Heights
the 1850s • rail travel • the crimea • rough heavily-contoured terrain • thomas beatty
The challenge of driving railway lines across Britain was daunting enough, let alone affronting the glutinous mud and steep gradients between Balaklava and The Heights
the 1850s • rail travel • the crimea • rough heavily-contoured terrain • thomas beatty
The Old John Bull
The John Bull is probably the most famous, and definitely the only one still operational, of the early steam locomotives.
john bull • locomotive • rail • railway • railroads
The John Bull is probably the most famous, and definitely the only one still operational, of the early steam locomotives.
john bull • locomotive • rail • railway • railroads
Western Europe railways team up
Seven railways in Western Europe have partnered to streamline their operations, lower prices and go up against the discount airlines.
rail travel • western europe travel • western europe trains • travel by rail • eurostar
Seven railways in Western Europe have partnered to streamline their operations, lower prices and go up against the discount airlines.
rail travel • western europe travel • western europe trains • travel by rail • eurostar
Celebrate on Five Luxury Trains
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.
luxury train travel • luxury vacations • american orient express • royal canadian pacific • the blue train
Trains are often better way to go
France is a large country, but trains are often a better way to travel than planes due to all the restrictions, rules and regulations of air travel today.
high-speed trains france • train travel western europe • european rail travel • paris • france
France is a large country, but trains are often a better way to travel than planes due to all the restrictions, rules and regulations of air travel today.
high-speed trains france • train travel western europe • european rail travel • paris • france
Vintage Train Trips in Central Pennsylvania
Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.
vintage trains pennsylvania • historic rail travel • family friendly excursions • dutch amish country • gettysburg exress
Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.
vintage trains pennsylvania • historic rail travel • family friendly excursions • dutch amish country • gettysburg exress
Visit England's South-west
A great destination for holidays: lazy beach days, historical houses, literary trails and walking routes. Doone Valley, Jamaica Inn, Westward Ho! and Dashwood Country.
writers from devon • tarka the otter north devon • westward ho! • r.d. blackmore’s lorna doone • eden project
A great destination for holidays: lazy beach days, historical houses, literary trails and walking routes. Doone Valley, Jamaica Inn, Westward Ho! and Dashwood Country.
writers from devon • tarka the otter north devon • westward ho! • r.d. blackmore’s lorna doone • eden project
Accessible Travel in Europe
Accessible travel around Europe by rail and ferry is getting easier for older and disabled people, especially since new EC regulations on access to rail travel.
accessible tourism • accessible travel • disabled access travel • access trains europe • accessible recreation
Accessible travel around Europe by rail and ferry is getting easier for older and disabled people, especially since new EC regulations on access to rail travel.
accessible tourism • accessible travel • disabled access travel • access trains europe • accessible recreation
Autumn Holiday and Dinner Trains in Michigan
The Star Clipper Dinner Trains offers a full schedule of entertainment on their fall line up of murder mysteries, music, Halloween, Christmas and New Year Excursions.
vintage trains • dinner train • michigan entertainment • fall color tours • halloween express
The Star Clipper Dinner Trains offers a full schedule of entertainment on their fall line up of murder mysteries, music, Halloween, Christmas and New Year Excursions.
vintage trains • dinner train • michigan entertainment • fall color tours • halloween express
Paris - London - Eurostar St. Pancras Station
St. Pancras Station has been newly restored and opened on November 6, 2007. Hop on a Eurostar train, spend the day in Paris and be back in London for a nightcap.
london st. pancras station • eurostar to paris • high-speed trains to france • 17 daily trains from london to paris • st. pancras masterpiece of victorian engineering
St. Pancras Station has been newly restored and opened on November 6, 2007. Hop on a Eurostar train, spend the day in Paris and be back in London for a nightcap.
london st. pancras station • eurostar to paris • high-speed trains to france • 17 daily trains from london to paris • st. pancras masterpiece of victorian engineering
Review – Railway Portraits by R & B Wheatley
Brothers Robert and Bruce Wheatley share their passion for the Age of Steam in this stunning collection of black and white photographs taken on Australian railways.
railway portraits • steam engine in australia • train photographs • australian railways • railways of new south wales
Brothers Robert and Bruce Wheatley share their passion for the Age of Steam in this stunning collection of black and white photographs taken on Australian railways.
railway portraits • steam engine in australia • train photographs • australian railways • railways of new south wales
Steam Trains in West Yorkshire
Enjoy a day out on a vintage railway and a trip through the beautiful countryside that inspired the famous Brontë sisters and film producers alike.
worth valley railway • steam train • the railway children • haworth • bronte parsonage museum
Enjoy a day out on a vintage railway and a trip through the beautiful countryside that inspired the famous Brontë sisters and film producers alike.
worth valley railway • steam train • the railway children • haworth • bronte parsonage museum
New York City's Grand Central Station
Officially known as Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Station is one of New York City's major rail transport hubs.
grand central station • new york city's grand central station • grand central station world's largest train statio • grand central station new york central railway • grand central station penn station
Officially known as Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Station is one of New York City's major rail transport hubs.
grand central station • new york city's grand central station • grand central station world's largest train statio • grand central station new york central railway • grand central station penn station
A Winter Journey to Nova Scotia
The author pays an off-season visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is not just a summertime destination.
via rail • halifax • nova scotia • westin nova scotian • maritime museum of the atlantic
The author pays an off-season visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is not just a summertime destination.
via rail • halifax • nova scotia • westin nova scotian • maritime museum of the atlantic
The World's Great Rail Journeys
Travelling by rail is one of the best ways to visit the world's most scenic, yet remote locations. From Northern America to Southern Africa, here's some of the best.
worlds great rail journeys • worlds great rail trips • worlds great rail • greatest train trips • greatest train journeys
Travelling by rail is one of the best ways to visit the world's most scenic, yet remote locations. From Northern America to Southern Africa, here's some of the best.
worlds great rail journeys • worlds great rail trips • worlds great rail • greatest train trips • greatest train journeys
21st Century Travel
Space Tourism is the travel buzzword of the 21st Century.
space travel • space age • space tourism • nasa • space voyages
Space Tourism is the travel buzzword of the 21st Century.
space travel • space age • space tourism • nasa • space voyages
Book Review: Notes from a Small Island
In his travel narrative, Notes from a Small Island, Bill Bryson takes the reader on a farewell journey around the United Kingdom.
notes from a small island • bill bryson • travel britain • british life • book review
In his travel narrative, Notes from a Small Island, Bill Bryson takes the reader on a farewell journey around the United Kingdom.
notes from a small island • bill bryson • travel britain • british life • book review
Buster Keaton's The General
There's still debate about whether or not it's his single best work. Regardless, there's a lot to appreciate about Buster Keaton's 1927 comic epic The General
buster keaton • the general • the railrodder • buster keaton rides again • national film board of canada
There's still debate about whether or not it's his single best work. Regardless, there's a lot to appreciate about Buster Keaton's 1927 comic epic The General
buster keaton • the general • the railrodder • buster keaton rides again • national film board of canada
Self Employed - Pros and Cons
The recession has resulted in many people being made redundant and even more are now seeking work. Does being self employed and doing freelance work provide the answer?
self employed • made redundant • seeking work • freelance work • working from home
The recession has resulted in many people being made redundant and even more are now seeking work. Does being self employed and doing freelance work provide the answer?
self employed • made redundant • seeking work • freelance work • working from home
Cheap Travel Options for Getting Around Europe
Depending on the type of travel and length of time intended, there are several cheap options for moving around the continent.
travel europe • rail passes europe • budget airlines europe • car hire europe • short term car lease
Depending on the type of travel and length of time intended, there are several cheap options for moving around the continent.
travel europe • rail passes europe • budget airlines europe • car hire europe • short term car lease
Edinburgh Festival
Every year Edinburgh opens its doors to visitors to enjoy the Military Tattoo, the Fringe, Book Festival, International Festival and Film Festival.
-edinburgh • "edinburgh festival' • (edinburgh fringe festival) • "edinburgh book festival) • (edinburgh film festival)
Every year Edinburgh opens its doors to visitors to enjoy the Military Tattoo, the Fringe, Book Festival, International Festival and Film Festival.
-edinburgh • "edinburgh festival' • (edinburgh fringe festival) • "edinburgh book festival) • (edinburgh film festival)
Finding the Best Student Bank Account
Finding the right student bank account can be challenging. Whilst there are lots of student deals available, choose the one with the best student overdraft.
student bank account • best student bank account • student overdraft • student deals • student finances
Finding the right student bank account can be challenging. Whilst there are lots of student deals available, choose the one with the best student overdraft.
student bank account • best student bank account • student overdraft • student deals • student finances
From France to Geneva Airport
Travelers to France can use buses, transfer services, and trains from Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland when going to Lyon, Grenoble, Chamonix, and Alpine ski resorts.
geneva international airport gva • genève cointrin aéroport • airports in switzerland • cornavin train bus station • cheap flights to switzerland
Travelers to France can use buses, transfer services, and trains from Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland when going to Lyon, Grenoble, Chamonix, and Alpine ski resorts.
geneva international airport gva • genève cointrin aéroport • airports in switzerland • cornavin train bus station • cheap flights to switzerland
Greyhound Canada Plans to Cut Services
On September 6, 2009, Greyhound Canada went public, demanding $15 - $20 million in federal funding to maintain service in Western Canada and Northern Ontario.
greyhound canada • john baird • jim bradley • greyhound bus lines • porter air
On September 6, 2009, Greyhound Canada went public, demanding $15 - $20 million in federal funding to maintain service in Western Canada and Northern Ontario.
greyhound canada • john baird • jim bradley • greyhound bus lines • porter air
Haworth, West Yorkshire Summer Events in England
Annual and seasonal summer events in Haworth, West Yorkshire in England. Take families and kids to see the stream trains and on walking tours.
haworth west yorkshire • summer events • england • things to do • families kids
Annual and seasonal summer events in Haworth, West Yorkshire in England. Take families and kids to see the stream trains and on walking tours.
haworth west yorkshire • summer events • england • things to do • families kids
Historic Railroads in Central Colorado Mountains
Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.
denver colorado • historic railroad • vintage train ride • georgetown loop mining railroad park • leadvillesouthern
Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.
denver colorado • historic railroad • vintage train ride • georgetown loop mining railroad park • leadvillesouthern
Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
One of the most luxurious hotels of the Gilded Age, the Pera Palace still evokes the opulent atmosphere of its heyday.
the pera palace hotel • istanbul • constantinople • turkey • rococo
Memories of the Orient Express in Istanbul
A brief history of the legendary Orient Express and a visit to its terminal in Istanbul near the Golden Horn.
history of the orient express • history of sirkeci gare • routes of orient express • origin of european orientalism • german architect of sirkeci gare
A brief history of the legendary Orient Express and a visit to its terminal in Istanbul near the Golden Horn.
history of the orient express • history of sirkeci gare • routes of orient express • origin of european orientalism • german architect of sirkeci gare
Ride a Vintage Train This Autumn in Wisconsin
Vintage railroads operate fall color tours and Santa Trains this autumn in Wisconsin. Scenic excursions in Wisconsin Dells and East Troy are fun for the entire family.
vintage trains • fall color tours • santa train • wisconsin dells • east troy railway museum
Vintage railroads operate fall color tours and Santa Trains this autumn in Wisconsin. Scenic excursions in Wisconsin Dells and East Troy are fun for the entire family.
vintage trains • fall color tours • santa train • wisconsin dells • east troy railway museum
Scenic Railroads of the American West
In as much as the railroad tamed the American West, today it's possible to climb aboard a train and, step back in time and rediscover the history and culture of The West.
grand canyon national park • grand canyon railway • williams arizona • route 66 • cumbres & toltec scenic railroad
In as much as the railroad tamed the American West, today it's possible to climb aboard a train and, step back in time and rediscover the history and culture of The West.
grand canyon national park • grand canyon railway • williams arizona • route 66 • cumbres & toltec scenic railroad
Seniors Enjoy Train Travel on a Budget
Seniors enjoy affordable train trips which allow a chance to see the country at a relaxed pace and provide an opportunity to catch up on visiting with a companion.
seniors enjoy train travel on a budget • using railways to see america in leisure • advantages of train travel for seniors and boomers • examples of rail options for older adults • slower pace of traveling by train attracts seniors
Seniors enjoy affordable train trips which allow a chance to see the country at a relaxed pace and provide an opportunity to catch up on visiting with a companion.
seniors enjoy train travel on a budget • using railways to see america in leisure • advantages of train travel for seniors and boomers • examples of rail options for older adults • slower pace of traveling by train attracts seniors
Switzerland: Travel Cards & Passes
The Swiss Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Transfer Ticket give special discounts when traveling on trains, public postal buses, boats, and mountain cable cars in Switzerland.
swiss public transportation system • trains in switzerland • traveling by postal bus • swiss pass • swiss transfer ticket card
The Swiss Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Transfer Ticket give special discounts when traveling on trains, public postal buses, boats, and mountain cable cars in Switzerland.
swiss public transportation system • trains in switzerland • traveling by postal bus • swiss pass • swiss transfer ticket card
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