Ride in the cab of a working steam train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is bringing back its popular footplate experiences for the 2026 season, giving visitors the rare chance to ride in the cab of its historic locomotives.

I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.

I endured a 53-hour ride on the California Zephyr, the longest Amtrak journey in the US. Here are 10 survival tips for ...
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This Little-Known Train Ride In Colorado Is The Most Enchanting Experience You’ll Ever Have

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Antonito, Colorado, isn’t just a train ride—it’s a time machine that happens to run on coal, water, and the kind of engineering that makes you wonder how people ...
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This Enchanting Train Ride In Connecticut Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into A Fairy Tale

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut, isn’t just a tourist attraction—it’s a time machine that runs on coal, nostalgia, and the kind of magic that makes you forget you have ...