USA by Rail (Bradt Travel Guides) [Paperback]

'The best guidebook for the journey.' Sunday Telegraph 'An excellent publication. Essential reading.' Today's Railways 'An excellent springboard to the many fascinating places to visit in North America. If you are travelling by rail in the States as a holiday, then this book is well worth its price.' Rail Magazine 'If you travel in the US (or Canada) by train, you'll find all you need here.' The Daily Telegraph 'From Boston to Washington, Chicago to Sacramento, New York to Miami and just about everywhere in between, the perfect train schedule is in this informative book. So pick it up and hop on board.' Footloose Recommended further reading : John Pitt's invaluable USA by Rail The Sunday Times

'The best guidebook for the journey.'

'Bottom line, if you are going to take a trip by train, buy this guide first.'

`An essential companion to anyone railtouring in North America.'

`An excellent springboard to the many fascinating places to visit in North America. Detailed, useful and streetwise. If you are travelling in the States as a holiday, this book is well worth its price.'

Fully updated to take into account route and timetable changes, this is the only book specifically designed for US train travel. Rugged charm sets the train apart from more mundane means of transport and its low environmental impact is of particular current interest. Pampered by helpful attendants, you can travel from coast to coast, explore the Rocky Mountains and ride directly alongside two oceans. Less expensive than flying and more comfortable than the bus, the train keeps you relaxed and in touch with an ever-changing landscape as the world becomes a framed but moving picture.

This Seventh edition of USA by Rail has been fully revised to take account of changes to routes and services and describes over 500 destinations, including Disney World, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. It has all the practical information you need to make the most of your rail pass, such as maps, route plans and tips for sightseeing and accommodation along the way. There are chapters on Canada, the history of American trains, current steam railways and advice for the visitor from overseas, together with many useful Internet contacts.

US trains are charming and romantic and remain one of the world's great travel bargains.

John Pitt’s travel pieces have appeared in many newspapers and magazines. He has travelled extensively in North America, clocking up over 70,000 miles by train.