Earlier this summer, Canada’s VIA Rail – that’s their equivalent to Amtrak – offered free unlimited transportation for the month of July to all members of the Canadian armed forces....
I have a list of long-distance trains that I want to ride. I expect that I’ll get the chance to try some of them but, unfortunately, several of the best,...
A few days ago I posted an item about the railroad bridge over the Thames River near New London, Connecticut. A section between two towers (see below) raises to permit...
I received an email yesterday from someone about to take an overnight trip on Amtrak. She wanted to know who and how much to tip. Good question! About the only...