Imagine a train ride, rolling across the countryside, through the mountain passes, and through historic towns. While these images may be what Americans commonly experienced when traveling 100 years ...

At the height of the Civil War, a smuggler-turned-Union spy came up with a daring plan. Leading a team of two dozen Union soldiers from Ohio, James Andrews would sneak behind enemy lines, steal a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. The season of Christmas-themed rail journeys has begun. December is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Christmas at Cass is held each December at the Cass Scenic Railroad. The steam-powered journey with decorated and heated coaches ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of the best ways to view the changing autumnal colors is with a scenic train ride. There are a variety of routes across the US ...

Technicolor greens, brilliant saris, ancient temples: these are my clearest memories of riding India’s South Eastern Railway many years ago. I still recall the rickshaws and rivers full of locals ...