RailsNW - What's New? https://www.railsnw.com/ Whether you are looking for a day tour to the Grand Canyon or journey across Canada, RailsNW has the perfect trip for you. Our preferred carriers include the finest railroads and rail tour organizations in North America and beyond. en-us Western Maryland Scenic Railroad https://www.railsnw.com/tours/western_maryland_scenic_railroad/western_maryland_scenic_railroad.htm FRI, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) MarylandSteam TrainNorth AmericaUSAWestern MarylandDay ToursTrain Packages Western Maryland Scenic RailroadWestern Maryland Scenic Railroad
Travel back through time aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad with our 1916 Baldwin 2–8–0, Mountain Thunder, or our restored diesel engine. You’ll climb through the spectacular scenery of the Allegheny Mountains. A narrator will be aboard to provide you with information about the scenery, history, and culture along your route.

Regular Scenic Excursions depart at 11:30 AM from the Western Maryland Station in Cumberland, Maryland. The train returns to the Station at approximately 3:00 PM. There will be a 1 1/2 hour layover in Frostburg where you may enjoy lunch, watch us turn the engine on a turntable, investigate the shops and restaurants on Frostburg’s Main Street, and visit the Thrasher Carriage Museum. Click here for online reservations.

Come ride with us on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. See Western Maryland by rail and wonder. Also check out our tour packages that can include Amtrak roundtrip rail from Washington D.C. click here for more information.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/cumbres-toltec-railroad/cumbres-toltec-railroad.htm Oregon Coast Steam Adventure https://www.railsnw.com/tours/charter/garibaldi_steam/garibaldi_steam.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) OregonSteam TrainNorth AmericaUSAOregon Coast Oregon Coast Steam AdventureSteam returns to the Oregon Coast!
Welcome aboard! The Oregon Coast Steam Adventure will take you on an amazing daylong journey originating in Garibaldi over some tracks that have not seen steam locomotives since the fifties. In doing so, we first chug up the Oregon Coast affording fantastic panoramic views of both Tillamook and Nehalem Bays. Our vintage train then turns inland at Wheeler and snakes through the Nehalem River canyon; track conditions permitting, we will continue on to Salmonberry.

After making a service stop, and photo runby or two, we do it all again in reverse, allowing for different lighting opportunities on the return trip from the confluence of the Salmonberry and Nehalem Rivers to the ocean. No other railroad in North America offers the range of scenery found on the Tillamook Branch Line, and no train in recent years has made it possible to experience it all behind steam power.

A minimum of three photo runbys have been scheduled and more will be added if time permits. Lunch will either be served at Nehalem Bay Winery, picnic-style. You will have the time to enjoy complimentary wine tasting and do some shopping while we are there. Concessions will be available for purchase onboard the train. Limited to less than 100 passengers, we highly recommend making your reservations ASAP. Feel free to call us at 503-292-5055 if you have any questions. Click here for online reservations. ]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/cumbres-toltec-railroad/cumbres-toltec-railroad.htm The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/cumbres-toltec-railroad/cumbres-toltec-railroad.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) ColoradoNarrow GaugeNorth AmericaUSASteam Train The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RailroadWelcome to 1880 onboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Hidden away in a little-known corner of the southern Rocky Mountains is a precious historic artifact of the American West that time forgot. Built in 1880 and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is the finest and most spectacular example of steam era mountain railroading in North America. Its equipment, structures and vast landscape exist today as if frozen in the first half of the twentieth century.

The time has long passed when the railroad last hauled precious metals over Cumbres Pass. But its steam locomotives still labor up steep grades carrying visitors over high trestles, through tunnels, and along narrow shelves above yawning gorges. In an era of strip malls, cruise ships and jumbo jets, the Cumbres & Toltec provides an experience for those seeking something different. It provides adventures that unfold in the easy cadence of Mountain Time.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/cumbres-toltec-railroad/cumbres-toltec-railroad.htm Spirit of the Cascades https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/spirit_of_the_cascades/spirit_of_the_cascades.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) OregonWashingtonCharter TrainNorth AmericaUSAPacific Northwest3 Day Tour Spirit of the CascadesSpirit of the Cascades
If you never had a chance to ride over the Stampede Pass in the days of the Northern Pacific's North Coast Limited or the early years of Amtrak, you'll soon get another chance. Three weekends of trips this September from Portland Union Station to Yakima, Wash., via BNSF's Stampede Pass route onboard Vitange railcars including many dome cars. The trips will run on Sept. 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30. Space is limited book now.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/spirit_of_the_cascades/spirit_of_the_cascades.htm#cascades Pacific Northwest Rail Tours https://www.railsnw.com/tours/pacificnw.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) OregonWashingtonCharter TrainNorth AmericaUSAPacific NorthwestOregon CoastSteam Train Pacific Northwest Rail Tours
 Come join us on one or more of these special Northwest excursions. All four trips are exceedingly unique, and something that no other company or organization has offered in years, if ever. We look forward to seeing you onboard!

Upcoming Tours and Trips
- Washington Steam Extravaganza: July 21st
- Seattle Steamboat Adventure: Sept. 9th
- Eagle Cap Wilderness Rail Adventure: Sept. 15th
- Oregon Coast Steam Adventure: Sept. 22nd]]> https://www.railsnw.com/tours/pacificnw.htm The Danube-Express https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/danube-express/danube-express.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) Deluxe TrainTrain PackagesEuropeCentral Europe GermanyRomaniaHungaryIstanbul The Danube-ExpressOne of the great pleasures of rail travel is the way a train gets you to the very heart of a city.

Step out of the station in Venice, for example, and you are literally at the water’s edge. Embark at Budapest and you will wake in Istanbul, in Transylvania, in Cracow or Berlin - destinations of cultural and architectural heritage, icons of world history.

This is one of the most stimulating ways to travel. And before you drift off to sleep, lulled by the rhythm of the train, you can watch the Great Hungarian Plain, the Tatra Mountains or the Danube roll by in the twilight, from the comfort of your own luxury room. The dream begins. Click here for more information ]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/danube-express/danube-express.htm Now available GrandLuxe Rail Journeys 2008 tour information https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/aoe/aoe.htm Wed, 16 May 2007 10:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) Deluxe TrainTrain PackagesNorth AmericaUSAStandard Gauge GrandLuxe Rail Journeys 2008
New 2008 tour information on GrandLuxe Rail Journeys
trip sells out 6-8 months in advance. Save up to $500 per couple on any 2008 trip by booking six months or more in advance of departure.

Featured tours include:
· National Parks of the West
· Northwestern National Parks
· Rockies Sierras & Napa
· West & Pac Coast Treasures
· Grand Canyon & The South
]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/aoe/aoe.htm Rio Grande Scenic Railroad https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/rio_grande_scenic_railroad/rio_grande_scenic_railroad.htm Wed, 16 May 2007 09:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) ColoradoDay TrainTrain PackagesNorth AmericaUSAStandard Gauge Rio Grande Scenic RailroadThis historic railroad route through the San Luis Valley, over the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains (eight 14,000+ foot peaks) and into La Veta has been carrying freight for over a century. These rail lines opened the San Luis Valley to the world, bringing building supplies in and taking agricultural and mineral products out. The San Luis Valley has always held a special place in the heart of railroaders as one of the few North American connections between standard gauge and narrow gauge railroads, with narrow gauge lines in continuous operation since the late 1870’s.This year, for the first time in over half a century, you can ride passenger trains on these historic routes. You can cross the Sangre de Cristo into La Veta, roll into Antonito and change for the narrow gauge Cumbres and Toltec, or just enjoy a late afternoon cruise through the San Luis Valley. The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad is a collaboration of the San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad, which owns and operates the freight railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande Historical Foundation which is committed to preserving the railroad history of the San Luis Valley, and the Alamosa and La Veta Chambers of Commerce, which want to share their scenic and historic treasures with you. You can be part of history by joining us on one of the first trips in over half a century on these historic rail lines. Clicking here for more information.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/rio_grande_scenic_railroad/rio_grande_scenic_railroad.htm The Shasta Daylight https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/charter/sac_kfalls/main.htm Tue, 1 May 2007 09:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) Oregon2 Day TrainCharter TrainNorth AmericaUSACalifornia the Shasta DaylightCome join us on one of the most exciting two day rail adventures of 2007! On the first day we will travel through the magnificent Feather River Canyon and over Burlington Northern's breathtaking Highline. Our return will take us over Southern Pacific's famous Shasta Daylight route. With a capacity of only 450, the Shasta Daylight will book up quickly. Accordingly, if you are serious about joining us, don't delay in making your reservations. You can do so right now by Clicking here for information.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/charter/sac_kfalls/main.htm Grand Canyon Railway 2007 https://www.railsnw.com/tours/grand/grand01nf.htm Mon, 2 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) ArizonaDay TrainTrain PackagesNorth AmericaUSASenior RatesPolor Express Historic Train Tours to Grand Canyon National Park
We are proud to welcome you to the Grand Canyon Railway. Book your rail only reservation online for Grand Canyon train tours on one of six classes of service on our vintage train to Grand Canyon National Park. Or, select a tour package that includes lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and/or in Grand Canyon National Park or experience the magic of the Polar Express.

Grand Canyon Railway made its first journey to the Grand Canyon in 1901, long before Arizona was dubbed the "Grand Canyon State." With the arrival of the train, people could get to the legendary canyon with ease and comfort. Today, you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park along the same rail line your parents or grandparents did. Select from one of six vintage classes of service which have been lovingly restored.

Journey to Grand Canyon National Park aboard Grand Canyon Railway and take a trip not only to America's most recognized spectacle, but a trip back in time. The Grand Canyon train has been serving Grand Canyon National Park since 1901 and continues to do so proudly.

Now is the best time to book your 2007 trip to the mighty Grand Canyon, as the Grand Canyon Railway train and hotels often sell out early. Call 1-800-717-0108 or 503-292-5055 for information and reservations. ]]> https://www.railsnw.com/tours/grand/grand01nf.htm/ Seattle Steamboat Rail Adventure https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/charter/steamboat/main.htm/ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) OregonSeattleWashingtonNorth AmericaUSA The Steamship Virginia V: With glowing wooden decks and sparkling white paint, the Virginia V at 83 years old is in the best shape she's been in since new. "The Five" now is ready for another 80 years of service for the Northwest. Take the opportunity to experience this unique treasure. You can hop aboard for a trip through history.

Amtrak's Talgo Train #500: From Eugene, Oregon to Vancouver, British Columbia, the Amtrak Cascades offers an unparalleled experience of the great Pacific Northwest. Through Seattle and Portland, past Mount St. Helens and across the Columbia River Gorge, you'll witness some of our continent's most distinctive cities and most spectacular natural attractions. Onboard these sleek, European-style trains, you'll enjoy wide reclining seats, laptop outlets and bike racks. Relax in the Bistro Car, which features fresh, regional cuisine, wine, microbrews, and the coffees Seattle made famous ]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/charter/steamboat/main.htm/ Feburary Newsletter https://www.railsnw.com/newsletters/07_02.htm/ Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) OregonDay ToursOregon CoastNorth AmericaUSAWashingtonBoatGrandluxe Rail JourneysNewsletter RailsNW's Feburary Newsletter has been sent to those of you that have signed up for it. If you haven't signed up for our newsletter click here to do so]]> https://www.railsnw.com/newsletters/07_02.htm/ Oregon Coast Crawler returns https://www.railsnw.com/tours/charter/oregon/oregon_coast_main.htm/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:45:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) OregonDay ToursOregon CoastNorth AmericaUSA All aboard the Oregon Coast Crawler! Because of the popularity of our first year of the excursions, we’ve added more tours for 2007. Join the privileged few as we traverse the infamously nicknamed Punk, Rotten and Nasty rail line (including morning coffee, doughnuts and all on board food and refreshments provided by Banks Subway) from Banks, Oregon all the way to the spectacular Oregon Coast, ending with an exclusive BBQ prepared for our Crawler group at the Tillamook Air Museum, home to an extensive collection of vintage aircraft and the world’s largest wooden structure, a WWII blimp hangar. These trips have limited seating, and are booking up fast. With a capacity of only 240, it will book up quickly. Accordingly, if you are serious about joining us, don't delay in making your reservations. You can do so right now by CLICKING HERE.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/tours/charter/oregon/oregon_coast_main.htm/ Blue Train of Africa https://www.railsnw.com/tours/africa/bluetrain/main.htm/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:30:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) AfricaLuxurySleeper train
The Blue Train of Africa
Luxury takes on a new dimension with The Blue Train. A warm-hearted welcome begins a journey that is defined by personal attention and devotion to detail.

Enjoy a welcoming cocktail and appetising delicacy served from a butler's silver tray Now the stage is set; step on board and settle into your private suite. Bon voyage. The experience is about to begin. Click here for more infomation.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/tours/africa/bluetrain/main.htm/ Trains Unlimited, Tours Added https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/tut/main.htm/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) Trains UnlimitedTrain toursDay ToursNorth AmericaSouth AmericaChinaArgentinaMexicoPolandCanadaUSA
We are proud to announce our newest rail partner, Trains Unlimited Tours. Trains Unlimited offers tours throughout the world, catering to both rail-fans and the general public. Utilizing local railroads and private cars, passengers will find these to be some of the most unique rail journeys in the world. Such tours include the 6 day Rocky Mountain Express, 8 day Great Southwest Train Spectacular, 8 day Mexican Copper Canyon Rail, 11 day Steam in Poland, 14 day Mining Steam of China, and the 16 day Great Argentinian Rail Adventure.

Trains Unlimited, Tours has been operating unique and spectacular railroad train adventures around the world for the railfan and tourist since 1985. We have a staff of professional travel agents, railroaders, and railfans that plan and operate our tours.]]> https://www.railsnw.com/Tours/tut/main.htm/ Alaskan Tours 2007 http://www.alaskarailway.com/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 -0700 info@railsnw.com (RailsNW News) AlaskaAlaskan ToursDay ToursUSANorth America Traveling in Alaska is like traveling in no other place on earth. There are 586,000 square miles here, and almost that many possibilities.Choose from wildlife viewing, sea kayaking and guided glacier hikes.Relax aboard a one-day cruise, pan for gold, bait a rod for Alaska’s world famous King salmon fishing.

To the Aleut peoples, Alaska was "Alyeska," meaning the great land. Visitors today are likely to agree: Alaska is truly one of the world's special places. Those who visit can't help marveling at the exotic wildlife, magnificent mountains, glacier-carved valleys and steep, rocky coastline. And after they spend several days encountering one wonder after another, they marvel at just how much of this special place there is to see. it's no wonder that more and more travelers visit Alaska each year, particularly aboard cruise ships. Book now to avoid sold out dates.]]> http://www.alaskarailway.com/