Category : Train Travel : Travel & Places

How Does a Train Work?

Train Travel
The LocomotiveThe locomotive is the part of the train that provides motive power. Typically it is located in the front and pulls the train, but sometimes it is located in the back and pushes. Larger trains may have more than one engine.Trains were originally driven by steam-powered...

Alaska Rail Vacations

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Many side excursions are available with Alaskan railroad tripskayakers in alaska image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comAwe-inspiring glaciers, flights above Mt. McKinley, starkly beautiful mountaintops, abundant wildlife, fine dining, and excellent hotels are all a part of the amazing wonder...

How to Take the Auto Train

Train Travel
Amtrak is the government operator of all long-distance passenger rail service across the United States. Amtrak runs 265 trains per day and services more than 500 stations nationwide, The Amtrak Auto Train is a specialized passenger train with vehicle storage capabilities that runs from just outside

Famous Tunnels

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Many underwater tunnels are used by railway systems.tunnel image by Grigori Fedorov from Fotolia.comTunnels are an amazing feat of engineering as they allow for a bypass of weather conditions, mountains and oceans. The world's greatest tunnels are mainly famous due to the sheer size of...

Train Vacations in Texas

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Travel through Texas aboard a vintage traincarold train image by george mai from Fotolia.comTrains offer travelers a unique way of viewing the countryside and getting the feel for a new area. When exploring Texas, consider taking a ride aboard one of the state's historic railways. These...