USA by Rail (Bradt Rail Guides) - Softcover

Pitt, John

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9781841622552: USA by Rail (Bradt Rail Guides)

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ISBN 10: 1841622559 ISBN 13: 9781841622552

Publisher: Bradt Pubns, 2008

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Fully updated to take into account route and timetable changes, this is the only book available specifically designed for US train travel. Rugged charm sets the train apart from more mundane means of transport and its ecological soundness is again in fashion. Pampered by helpful attendants, you can travel from coast to coast, explore the Rocky Mountains and ride directly alongside two oceans. Less expensive than flying and more comfortable than the bus, the train keeps you relaxed and in touch with an ever-changing landscape as the world becomes a framed but moving picture.

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From the Back Cover:

The grandeur of North America's scenery, from its never-ending prairies to the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, is one of the continent's greatest attractions - and what better way to enjoy it than by train?
The sixth edition of USA by Rail has been fully revised to include comprehensive advice on everything from ticket types to tipping, as well as a section on the history of North American railways. With 25 long-distance train journeys across the United States, and a further 12 in Canada, this is the essential handbook for anyone planning to explore this vast continent by rail.
Inside you will find:

* 37 long-distance routes in the USA and Canada
* Up-to-date timetables
* Sightseeing and accommodations in 38 major cities
* 100 steam railways and museums
* Area maps and route plans

About the Author:

John Pitt’s travel pieces have appeared in many newspapers and magazines. He has traveled extensively in North America clocking up over 70,000 miles by train.

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