It all comes in a flash. One minute, your train window is framed by trees and cityscapes; the next, those landmarks give way to open water. Passengers may even let out a little gasp as the world ...

Trains have a long-standing bond with the holiday season. Model trains have looped around Christmas trees for generations, while full-sized locomotives have been getting people home for seasonal ...

Alaska Railroad can get you from Anchorage to Fairbanks in about 12 hours — providing spectacular views of the Alaskan wilderness along the way. From pristine lakes and snow-capped mountains to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Christmas at Cass is held each December at the Cass Scenic Railroad. The steam-powered journey with decorated and heated coaches ...

Winter landscapes can be truly gorgeous, especially when snow is cascading down and the icy ground shimmers in the light. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot easier to enjoy these scenic landscapes when ...

Today, as travelers seek unique experiences and ways to see the country and connect with nature — albeit through the glass panes of train windows — luxury railways are making a comeback in the U.S., ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the holiday season creeps in, there’s nothing quite like heading out on a magical holiday train ride, where hot cocoa, holiday ...

One of the best uses of your time in the autumn is simply watching the leaves change. There are few better ways to do that than with a train ride. Most railways are fairly inexpensive, trains often go ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. The season of Christmas-themed rail journeys has begun. December is ...

It’s always fun to ride the rails of a historic train, especially during themed rides where robbers board in old western attire or there’s a mystery to be solved during the two-hour excursion. This ...

Kids who dream of taking a ride on The Polar Express can get their wish on a local holiday train ride this season. Several historic railroads host special rides for the holiday season, some with ...

Christmas at Cass is held each December at the Cass Scenic Railroad. The steam-powered journey with decorated and heated coaches travels along the scenic Greenbrier River. Walter Scriptunas II A train ...