While a plane might get you to your destination faster, nothing quite beats the
romance and beauty of a window-side sightseeing experience of a train ride. God
gave us such an awesome world full of nature's beauty. Trains give us an amazing
opportunity to enjoy it.
Check Out These Beautiful Scenic Train Rides. Enjoy! :)
The Rocky Mountaineer From Vancouver to Calgary: This train route is extremely
scenic and has increased in popularity over the years. In 1990 the line carried
only 10,000 people. Today it carries over 100,000 a year. Taking the train west
to Vancouver, you'll happen upon Castle Mountain, the continental divide,
Stony Creek Bridge as well as the station at Lake Louise.
On your way on the Rocky Mountaineer you will pass a variety of mountains, canyons,
glacial lakes and more.
This train ride also offers the special gold leaf service, which, if you choose to
take it, will allow you to watch the amazing sights through a special glass dome
that serves as a cover at some part of the train, offering a panoramic 360 view,
reclining chairs, a restaurant and complimentary drinks all adding up to first class
style!
The Ghan in Australia, from Adelaide to Darwin: This line has been racing across the
Australian Northern Territories for over eighty years ending at their capital,
Darwin. A three-day scenic trip, through which you'll enjoy some of the best
views you'll ever see. During this time, there is a stop at the beautiful town of
Alice Springs where visitors can enjoy a day of scenic beauty and history.
The Bernina Express From St. Mortiz, Switzerland, to Tirano, Italy: This is a much
quicker ride than the above first two. The ride will take you about two and a half
hours to complete. However, it will seem much longer as the entire time you'll be
on a path without any rack rails or cables. Instead, you'll go over 196 beautiful
bridges and through 55 timeless tunnels. The carriage also is often open air, so a
spring ride is most highly recommended.
Conway Scenic Railroad New Hampshire, North Conway through Crawford Notch to Fabyan:
The tracks for this old line were laid back in 1870. What used to be the Maine
Central Railroad Mountain Division Line has now become the Conway Scenic Railroad,
that will take you over steep ravines, brooks, streams, mountains, green forests
and much more. The ride will take you about 5 hours to reach Crawford Station.
This line also offers the Notch Train, a vintage car that has a domed coach for
breathtaking views of the scenic route. It's especially beautiful during early
foliage.
The Alaska Railroad in Alaska, through the Denali and Kenali national parks: One of
the longest routes, this ride will take you six days to complete, but takes you
through most of Alaska's extremely striking sceneries and sights. You will see
amazing mountain views, forest and coastline, as well as Alaska's tallest mountain -
McKinley.
This ride has a number of stops along the way for passengers to rest and enjoy
unique activities such as iceberg rafting, hiking or cruising the Kenai Fjords
with some awesome whales.
The Glacier Express in Switzerland, from Zermatt to the mountain resort of St. Moritz
in the Swiss Alps: This line only goes one way, and it takes about 8 hours to cross
the 180 mile distance. On the way, the train will go through 91 tunnels and over
more than 250 beautiful scenic bridges. This whole time, passengers will be at
an altitude of over 5,000 feet.
This slow snail of a train will allow you the time to take in the epic views you
will be passing through. The line's dining car also has a reputation for excellence.
The California Zephyr is from Chicago to Emeryville, California: This incredible
line passes through 2,500 miles of United States territory and lasts a little over
2 days time, while you ride from Illinois to California. On the way, passengers
can enjoy the unforgettable sights of the Colorado River, the Nevada desert and
the Sierra Nevada mountains, through which the train will pass. This is Amtrak's
longest and most celebrated scenic route.
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