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“White Christmas” movie: History behind the passenger trains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMTd1X9c6kg "White Christmas" is a classic holiday movie featuring Bing Crosby -- and an epic train trip. Early in the movie, the lead characters board a train in Florida with New York and Vermont the final destinations. This train trip was completely doable in 1954 when the movie was released. Here's how it would have … Continue reading “White Christmas” movie: History behind the passenger trains
Amtrak’s 15 long-distance train routes and the places they go
In addition to providing rail service in different regions of the United States, Amtrak also has 15 long-distance routes that travel overnight (sometimes multiple nights) to destinations across the country. These trains have sleeper and lounge cars, which provide additional space on a long journey. Explore the long-distance routes below to learn about the cities, … Continue reading Amtrak’s 15 long-distance train routes and the places they go
9 types of Amtrak train cars
Amtrak has several different types of train cars that have specific functions. These train cars are either one level (Viewliner) or two levels (Superliner), and are combined (or taken apart in some cases) based on the needs of specific Amtrak routes. To learn more, view the list of car types below and things to know … Continue reading 9 types of Amtrak train cars
5 busiest long-distance Amtrak stations in 2018
Passenger trains might not be as popular as they once were, but long-distance rail travel is still an option in the United States. In fact, the station with most arriving and departing passengers in 2018 had over 1 million. Curious which one? Read on to view the list of the busiest long-distance Amtrak stations courtesy of … Continue reading 5 busiest long-distance Amtrak stations in 2018
