Some Things Are Worth a Little More Time and a Little More Money
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Some Things Are Worth a Little More Time and a Little More Money

People are always asking me about which of the Amtrak trains I like best. And that’s hard, because there are different reasons for liking certain trains.  For instance, I think the California Zephyr’s route is the most scenic. The Adirondack is the train for Fall colors. And if you’re into hot, flat and dry landscapes,…

Straightaways Are Fine, But Real Rail Fans Prefer the Big, Slow Curves.

Straightaways Are Fine, But Real Rail Fans Prefer the Big, Slow Curves.

Train travel enthusiasts and ordinary passengers alike all seem to get excited when it comes to horseshoe curves.  When a train – whether passenger or freight – starts circling through one of them, cameras come out and people inside the train and outside at trackside start snapping away.  There’s a wonderful horseshoe curve just a…