USA by Rail

USA by Rail

Author: John Pitt

7th edition • MARCH 2010
336 PAGES • 16 PAGES OF COLOUR PHOTOS • 36 MAPS
ISBN: 978 1 84162 255 2

 

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Fully updated to take into account route and timetable changes, this is the only book specifically designed for US train travel. Rugged charm sets the train apart from more mundane means of transport and its low environmental impact is of particular current interest. 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.

 

• The only book in print specifically intended for rail travel in the USA

• 37 routes crisscrossing the US and Canada

• What to see from the train window, plus where to stay and what to see once you alight

USA by Rail Map

USA by Rail at a Glance

North American trains have long fascinated the traveller. Attracted by the 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.

 

International Telephone Code:
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ISBN-10: 1841622559

ISBN-13: 9781841622552

 

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Reviews

"The best guidebook for the journey."
Sunday Telegraph

"An excellent publication. Essential reading."
Today's Railways

"An excellent springboard to the many fascinating places to visit in North America. If you are travelling by rail in the States as a holiday, then this book is well worth its price."
Rail Magazine

"If you travel in the US (or Canada) by train, you'll find all you need here."
The Daily Telegraph

"From Boston to Washington, Chicago to Sacramento, New York to Miami and just about everywhere in between, the perfect train schedule is in this informative book. So pick it up and hop on board."
Footloose

 

Reader Reviews

"Just a note to say how excellent we found your book.  All enjoyed it enormously. Your guide was of real assistance both during the planning phase and on the journey itself.  Indeed we enjoyed it so much that we will probably do another trip in the near future."

Anna Turnbull-Walker & David Strang, Hythe Kent

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Table of Contents

(1) Introduction
(2) Author/Acknowledgements
(3) Chapter 1 From horsepower to Amtrak
(4) Chapter 2 American Trains Today
(5) Chapter 3 For the Visitor from Overseas
(6) Chapter 4 The Coast Starlight Seattle-Los Angeles
(7) Chapter 5 The California Zephyr Chicago-Emeryville (For San Francisco)
(8) Chapter 6 The San Joaquins San Francisco-Bakersfield (via Emeryville/Oakland)
(9) Chapter 7 The Pacific Surfliner Los Angeles-San Diego
(10) Chapter 8 The Empire Builder Chicago -Seattle
(11) Chapter 9 The Empire Builder Spokane-Portland
(12) Chapter 10 The Southwest Chief Chicago-Los Angeles
(13) Chapter 11 The Sunset Limited Orlando-Los Angeles
(14) Chapter 12 The Texas Eagle Chicago-San Antonio (for Los Angeles)
(15) Chapter 13 The City of New Orleans Chicago-New Orleans
(16) Chapter 14 The Northeast Corridor Boston-Washington
(17) Chapter 15 The Northeast Corridor New Haven-Springfield (for Boston)
(18) Chapter 16 The Crescent   New York-New Orleans
(19) Chapter 17 The Silver Star  New York-Miami
(20) Chapter 18 The Silver Meteor New York-Miami
(21) Chapter 19 The Northeast Corridor Boston-Newport News
(22) Chapter 20 The Cardinal  New York-Chicago
(23) Chapter 21 The Adirondack New York-Montreal
(24) Chapter 22 The Vermonter  Washington-St Albans (for Montreal)
(25) Chapter 23 The Lake Shore Limited Boston/New York-Chicago
(26) Chapter 24 The Capitol Limited Washington-Chicago
(27) Chapter 25 The Pennsylvanian  New York-Pittsburgh
(28) Chapter 26 The Maple Leaf New York-Toronto
(29) Chapter 27 The Wolverine  Chicago-Pontiac
(30) Chapter 28 Other Amtrak Trains
(31) Chapter 29 US Steam Today
(32) Chapter 30 Canada’s Trains Today
(33) Appendix 1 The Internet
(34) Appendix 2 Useful Addresses
(35) Appendix 3 Ticketing Agents
(36) Appendix 4 Further Reading
(37) Index

John Pitt

About the Author

John Pitt has travelled the length and breadth of the USA (including over 70,000 miles by train),on several occasions in order to ensure the accuracy of this most comprehensive and inspiring guide to rail travel. He has had numerous articles published in the national press and specialist magazines.

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