Locomotive
Railway
Locomotive number 60004 rolled out of Baldwin Locomotive Works in May of 1927. She was the 13th 4-8-4 type locomotive built in America. The first twelve have all been scrapped, leaving only 3751 as the oldest 4-8-4 in existence.
Destined for the Santa Fe Railroad, she was a new design experience for both the builder and [...]
Go Holiday by Train
Railway
Every year, the Grand Canyon Railway transports thousands of visitors to the south rim of the Grand Canyon from Williams, Arizona. At holiday time, the Grand Canyon Railway operates The Polar Express, transporting children and adults alike to the magical world of Santa Claus and the North Pole. The Grand Canyon Railway started The Polar [...]
Rail Passes in Europe
Railway
For most visitors, rail travel is the quickest and easiest way to get around Europe. Trains go from city center to city center, at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h) on some routes. Parking worries are non-existent, there’s no need to pay a king’s ransom for gasoline, and you can focus on scenery [...]