Synopses & Reviews
It's about the journey, not the destination.
All Aboard--first published in 1995, and here completely revised and updated--is much more than just a mile-by-mile scenery guide for train travelers. Written both for veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey, it will make any trip smoother and more enjoyable with its insightful travel trips and information about how railroads operate. With trains attracting new riders in record numbers because of the economy, the price of gasoline, and the delays and crowding that are now the norm when traveling by air, the time is perfect for a new edition of All Aboard. Here you can learn how and why the first railroads came about, the building of America's trans-continental railroad, and how individual trains are operated. The author also offers advice that can only come from a veteran traveler: booking trips, finding the lowest fares, avoiding pitfalls, packing for an overnight trip, what to do on board, whom to tip and how much. All Aboard is the ultimate guide to American train travel and its unique history and culture.
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“Crammed with excellent ideas for booking, preparing for and enjoying your next rail journey.” —Railfan & Railroad
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“A plethora of information . . . a primer on railroading itself.” —International Railway Traveler
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"The freshest, most comprehensive, and frankly the best." —TrainWeb
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“A down-to-tacks how-to book that describes in detail just about everything you need to know to take a train trip in the United States and Canada.” —Honolulu Advertiser
About the Author
Jim Loomis is a writer whose columns on train travel have appeared in publications such as the Dallas Morning News, Family Motorcoaching, Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu Star Bulletin, and International Living. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Railroad Passengers. He lives in Haiku, Hawaii.
Jim Loomis writes frequent columns about train travel for Sunday newspaper travel sections and has ridden every one of Amtrak's routes, including taking all their long-distance trains several times. He is on the board of directors of the National Association of Railroad Passengers.