USA by Rail
(Sprache: Englisch)
American trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless stories, songs, scandals, films and legends. Their rugged charm sets them apart from more mundane means of transport and their low environmental impact is of particular...
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American trains have had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless stories, songs, scandals, films and legends. Their rugged charm sets them apart from more mundane means of transport and their 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. Author John Pitt, describes more than 37 routes crisscrossing the USA and shows how to make the most of your rail pass. Maps, sightseeing and accommodation tips make this guide essential reading for anyone travelling by train in North America.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „USA by Rail “
(1) Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION (2) Chapter 1 From Horsepower to Amtrak The Iron Horse, The golden age, The 20th century (3) Chapter 2 American Trains Today Amtrak trains today, Amtrak facilities and services, Non-Amtrak services (4) Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Sightseeing, Student card, Time zones, Media and communications, Working PART TWO TRAINS AND ROUTES IN THE UNITED STATES (5) Chapter 4 The Coast Starlight Seattle-Los Angeles (6) Chapter 5 The California Zephyr Chicago-Emeryville (for San Francisco) (7) Chapter 6 The San Joaquin San Francisco-Bakersfield (via Emeryville/Oakland) (8) Chapter 7 The Pacific Surfliner Los Angeles-San Diego (9) Chapter 8 The Empire Builder Chicago-Seattle (10) Chapter 9 The Empire Builder Spokane-Portland (11) Chapter 10 The Southwest Chief Chicago-Los Angeles (12) Chapter 11 The Sunset Limited Orlando-Los Angeles (13) Chapter 12 The Texas Eagle Chicago-San Antonio (for Los Angeles) (14) Chapter 13 The City of New Orleans Chicago-New Orleans (15) Chapter 14 The Northeast Corridor Boston-Washington (16) Chapter 15 The Northeast Corridor New Haven-Springfield (for Boston) (17) Chapter 16 The Crescent New York-New Orleans (18) Chapter 17 The Silver Star New York-Miami (19) Chapter 18 The Silver Meteor New York-Miami (20) Chapter 19 The Northeast Corridor Boston-Newport News (21) Chapter 20 The Cardinal New York-Chicago (22) Chapter 21 The Adirondack New York-Montreal (23) Chapter 22 The Vermonter Washington-St Albans (for Montreal) (24) Chapter 23 The Lake Shore Limited Boston/New York-Chicago (25) Chapter 24 The Capitol Limited Washington-Chicago (26) Chapter 25 The Pennsylvanian New York-Pittsburgh (27) Chapter 26 The Maple Leaf New York-Toronto (28) Chapter 27 The Wolverine Chicago-Pontiac (29) Chapter 28 Other Amtrak Trains General information, The trains (30)
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Chapter 29 US Steam Today Trains, routes and museums PART THREE ON CANADIAN RAILS (31) Chapter 30 Canada's Trains Today VIA Rail, The routes, Steam trains in Canada (32) Appendix 1 Useful Addresses (33) Appendix 2 Ticketing Agents (34) Appendix 3 Further Reading (35) Websites (36) Index
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Autoren-Porträt von John Pitt
Since 1990 John Pitt has travelled extensively in North America, including 80,000 miles by train. He contributes to various magazines and newspapers and is the author of the previous seven editions of USA by Rail.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: John Pitt
- 2012, Maße: 13,7 x 1,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Bradt Travel Guides
- ISBN-10: 184162389X
- ISBN-13: 9781841623894
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „USA by Rail “
"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 'USA by Rail is a useful companion.' The Sunday Telegraph
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