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 enlarge | Author: John Pitt
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Category: Book
List Price: $18.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 1344377
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1841620327
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.304929
EAN: 9781841620329
ASIN: 1841620327
Publication Date: June 1, 2001
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 Indispensable December 7, 2001
28 out of 30 found this review helpful
Some books are indispensable and this is definitely one of them. Lots of people are traveling by train now who are new to the experience and this guide is practical as well as highly inspirational, making it a great companion on any train journey.
Answers most of your questions June 13, 2001
36 out of 39 found this review helpful
Traveling by trains can be a lot of fun and is an inexpensive, romantic and relaxing way to travel. This guide can help you plan your trip and will save you money, too. It has a good index and resource listing.
An excellent guide in every way June 23, 2000
47 out of 47 found this review helpful
An excellent book which tells you all you need to know. I travelled all over North America by train last summer and found "USA by Rail" terrifically useful, especially for its clear and detailed route guides. These add so much to a journey by telling you in advance what to look out for and explaining the background to the things you are seeing. The chapter for visitors from overseas was very helpful and there's fascinating information about railroad history as well as lots of practical tips for finding accommodation, booking tickets and making reservations. The previous reviewer must have been looking at an earlier version of the book because I found the third edition (published last year) to be fully up to date so far as Amtrak routes are concerned. This edition also has a competition inside to win free rail passes. I can recommend USA by Rail to anyone visiting North America and thinking of travelling by train as it will add hugely to your enjoyment and understanding. An inspiring read in every way.
 Detailed information along all of Amtrak and VIArail routes September 4, 1998
43 out of 44 found this review helpful
This is the book I'd take along on a rail journey although I also own Jim Loomis book (which I rate a 5 star). Every route (some are out of date) is reviewed with meticulous attention to all of the sights along the way. There are many good traveling hints for foreign travelers, too. While the style of writing is on the dry side (hence the 4 stars rating), the information is excellent. I do not consider this book as redundant if one already has the Loomis book...rather....its information is complementary since this book is much much more detailed regarding what is to be seen. Loomis gives more emphasis to train riding in general. I would recommend this book as the one of choice for foreigners already familiar with trains.
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