Ever since they came on the scene, American trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless stories, songs, scandals, films, and legends. 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. This new edition of a bestselling Bradt title provides background travel information for twenty-five long-distance rail journeys in the United States and further twelve routes in Canada on such poetically named engines as The Twilight Shoreliner and the Californian Zephyr. Over 500 destinations are covered, including attractions such as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Yellowstone Park, and Disney World. This guide features: >The latest timetables and rail-pass information >Thirty-seven long-distance routes in the USA and Canada >Sightseeing and accommodations in thirty-eight major cities on rail routes >Steam railways and museums for enthusiasts.