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USA by Rail (Rail Guides) | 
 enlarge | Author: John Pitt
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 2002167
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1898323836
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.304929
EAN: 9781898323839
ASIN: 1898323836
Publication Date: February 1, 1999
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Condition: fold cover
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Book Description
North American trains have long fascinated the traveller. Attracted by a relaxed pace of life and an ever-changing view, more and more people are discovering the joys of taking to the rails to cross this vast continent in comfort and relative tranquillity. This third edition of USA by Rail features fully revised information on train travel throughout North America. Comprehensive coverage of 25 long-distance rail journeys in the United States, steam trains in areas of tourist interest, and a further 12 routes in Canada, will enable you to plan your own itinerary, from a day excursion to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Invaluable for rail enthusiasts and ordinary travellers alike. This new edition includes up-to-date timetables and ticket information; guidelines for how to make the most of the rail pass; information on over 500 destinations, including Disney World, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, as well as 100 steam railways and museums. It also contains area maps and route plans, and information on sightseeing and accommodation in 38 major cities.
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 Take this along on the train June 17, 2008
Having looked at several other books on train travel, I believe that this is the one you need to have when embarking on a journey with Amtrak. With the price of gas having gone up as much as it has, there is still a whole land to see, so I highly recommend this book. We used it extensively on a 28-state, almost 9,000-mile trip. The book gives plenty of things to look for and helped us to better understand the geography (and landmarks) we were seeing. Each route is specifically detailed, including the stops. There are also sections with important information that should be read before embarking. I notice that the 7th edition is due this fall, so there were a few errors (scheduling, stopping, etc) that I'm sure will be corrected. So if you are not leaving until next year, you may want to wait for the newest edition. But again, don't leave home for Amtrak without this important guide.
Essential for train travel September 8, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In planning a trip for 2008 I have found USA by Rail to be very helpful in deciding routes to criss cross the USA and Canada. Covers a multitude of important subjects in easy armchair reading or to use as a guide in route.
Excellent resource for "trainers" August 25, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I strongly recommend this guide for those who expect to take any substantial Aamtrak trip. We have taken a number of them and I throughly believe this is one of the best guides that is out. Not only does it provide information you can use as the trip progresses, but helps with distances so you can pick the right stop or what train to take while planning your trip. Some of the trains have small, specific brochures that provide similar information, but by the time you have boarded its a little late for the planning advantages. Even then, this book provides more detail than the pamphlets. The route maps alone are worth the price.
USA by Rail May 16, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Everything you need to plan (or dream about) a vacation across the USA by train!
Great Guide April 21, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The guide is very informative. It covers the Canadian rail systems, also.
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