What are the most scenic Amtrak trains to ride?
The United States is home to a vast and beautiful landscape, with stunning views that inspire awe and amazement. Amtrak,…
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Santa Fe Railroad
Quick Facts Year Founded 1859 Year of Demise 1995, merged with Burlington Northern Total Track Mileage 13,000 Number of States…
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Quick Facts Year Founded 1870 Year of Demise 1988 Merged with Southern Pacific Total Track Mileage 1,861 miles Number of…
Rock Island Railroad
Quick Facts Year Founded 1847 Year of Demise 1980 Shut down due to bankruptcy Total Track Mileage 7,183 miles Number…
Southern Pacific Railroad
Quick Facts Year Founded 1865 Year of Demise 1998 Merged with UP Total Track Mileage 13,500 Number of States was…
Boston and Albany Railroad
Quick Facts Year Founded 1867 Year of Demise 1969, when NYC merged with the PRR to form the Penn Central…
Delaware & Hudson Railway
Quick Facts Year Founded 1823 Year of Demise 1991 Total Track Mileage 1,581 miles Number of States was Located In…
Great Northern Railway
Quick Facts Year Founded 1845 – As St. Paul & Pacific Year of Demise 1970 – Merged with NP, SP&S…
New York Central Railroad
History New York Central’s 20th Century Limited Passenger Train Surviving Locomotives Steam Locomotive Type Builder Location 6894 0-6-0 Alco 1912…
Pennsylvania Railroad
Quick Facts Year Founded 1846 Year of Demise 1968 Merged with NYC to form Penn Central Total Track Mileage 11,640…