Train Tours and Train Rides
Scenic Railway Excursions ...
Train tours and train rides are great fun for the
entire family. You can make them a major part
of your kid vacation or use them for short side
trips to enjoy the beautiful scenery without
worrying about driving.
Whether its riding a modern train to tour the
country or boarding a vintage steam engine for
a short excursion, you'll have a great time.
Both young and old enjoy train rides, and there
is probably no better way to see America than to
take a train tour. These resources should help
you find the perfect train tour or ride for your
family. Have a wonderful trip!
entire family. You can make them a major part
of your kid vacation or use them for short side
trips to enjoy the beautiful scenery without
worrying about driving.
Whether its riding a modern train to tour the
country or boarding a vintage steam engine for
a short excursion, you'll have a great time.
Both young and old enjoy train rides, and there
is probably no better way to see America than to
take a train tour. These resources should help
you find the perfect train tour or ride for your
family. Have a wonderful trip!
Alaska Train Tours
Alaska Railroad - The best way to see Alaska is on the railroad.
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Arizona Train Rides
Grand Canyon Railway - Vintage train tour from Williams, AZ to the
Grand Canyon. Five different classes of service are available.
Verde Canyon Railroad - Travel the wilderness route on this historical
train from Clarkdale, AZ to Perkinsville and back.
Grand Canyon. Five different classes of service are available.
Verde Canyon Railroad - Travel the wilderness route on this historical
train from Clarkdale, AZ to Perkinsville and back.
Train Rides, Train Tours in California
Pacific Southwest Railroad Museum - Vintage train tours from
Campo to La Mesa, California
Ventura County Train Rides - Fillmore & Western Railway offers
scenic train rides on vintage trains, murder mystery dinner trains and
train rides for other special events.
Roaring Camp Railroads - Travel by steam train up a narrow-gauge
track through the Big Trees to Bear Mountain or by beach train down the
scenic San Lorenzo River to the sunny beaches of Santa Cruz
Sierra Railroad - 3 great train tours. Includes the Sacramento River
Train, the Skunk Train (travels through coastal mountains and towering
Redwood forests), and the Sierra Railroad (connects Gold Country and
the Central Valley).
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - An exciting 4-mile railroad
excursion at Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history
where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the
Sierra mountains.
Niles Canyon Railway - Train rides on the historic transcontinental
gateway to the San Francisco Bay.
Railtown 1897 State Park - Located in Jamestown, in the heart of
California’s Gold Country about 100 miles southeast of Sacramento.
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is home to the Historic Jamestown
Shops and Roundhouse—an intact and still-functioning steam
locomotive repair and maintenance facility, portions of which date back
to 1897. Train rides are available through California's scenic Gold
Country.
Smith Ranch and Julian Railroad - Located in Julian, California in the
mountains east of San Diego. Take a unique gold mining train ride pulled
by a 3.5 ton, battery powered tunneling locomotive. Enjoy a 1-mile train
ride and visit a historic 1870 gold mine.
Campo to La Mesa, California
Ventura County Train Rides - Fillmore & Western Railway offers
scenic train rides on vintage trains, murder mystery dinner trains and
train rides for other special events.
Roaring Camp Railroads - Travel by steam train up a narrow-gauge
track through the Big Trees to Bear Mountain or by beach train down the
scenic San Lorenzo River to the sunny beaches of Santa Cruz
Sierra Railroad - 3 great train tours. Includes the Sacramento River
Train, the Skunk Train (travels through coastal mountains and towering
Redwood forests), and the Sierra Railroad (connects Gold Country and
the Central Valley).
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - An exciting 4-mile railroad
excursion at Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history
where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the
Sierra mountains.
Niles Canyon Railway - Train rides on the historic transcontinental
gateway to the San Francisco Bay.
Railtown 1897 State Park - Located in Jamestown, in the heart of
California’s Gold Country about 100 miles southeast of Sacramento.
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is home to the Historic Jamestown
Shops and Roundhouse—an intact and still-functioning steam
locomotive repair and maintenance facility, portions of which date back
to 1897. Train rides are available through California's scenic Gold
Country.
Smith Ranch and Julian Railroad - Located in Julian, California in the
mountains east of San Diego. Take a unique gold mining train ride pulled
by a 3.5 ton, battery powered tunneling locomotive. Enjoy a 1-mile train
ride and visit a historic 1870 gold mine.
Colorado Train Tours
Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway - A cog passenger railroad with trips
to the summit of Pike's Peak (Train ride photos).
Royal Gorge Railroad Train Tours - Since 1879 - Colorado's oldest
scenic line provides the only rail access through the gorge. See the
Royal Gorge Bridge hanging over 1,000 feet above the train, the raging
Arkansas River, wildlife and scenery found only on this train.
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge - A trip on the Cripple Creek &
Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, reveals wonderful scenery around every
curve as a century-old steam locomotive transports you back to the gold
mining days of Cripple Creek & Victor, Colorado (Train ride photos).
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - America's highest and longest
narrow gauge railroad. Trips between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO.
Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - This historic train has
been in continuous operation for 125 years, carrying passengers behind
vintage steam locomotives. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear
for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow
Gauge Railroad.
Georgetown Loop Train Tour - Ever wonder what train travel through
the mountains might have been like 100 years ago? The Georgetown
Loop Railroad brings this history to life in a fun adventure that will thrill
the entire family.
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad - This journey is full of
breath-taking panoramas across the Arkansas River Valley. Mining and
railroading were a large part of the local history, and today's passengers
will find it easy to step back in time on the Leadville, Colorado &
Southern Railroad.
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad - This historic railroad route travels
through the San Luis Valley, over the majestic Sangre de Cristo
Mountains into La Veta.
to the summit of Pike's Peak (Train ride photos).
Royal Gorge Railroad Train Tours - Since 1879 - Colorado's oldest
scenic line provides the only rail access through the gorge. See the
Royal Gorge Bridge hanging over 1,000 feet above the train, the raging
Arkansas River, wildlife and scenery found only on this train.
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge - A trip on the Cripple Creek &
Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, reveals wonderful scenery around every
curve as a century-old steam locomotive transports you back to the gold
mining days of Cripple Creek & Victor, Colorado (Train ride photos).
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - America's highest and longest
narrow gauge railroad. Trips between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO.
Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - This historic train has
been in continuous operation for 125 years, carrying passengers behind
vintage steam locomotives. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear
for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow
Gauge Railroad.
Georgetown Loop Train Tour - Ever wonder what train travel through
the mountains might have been like 100 years ago? The Georgetown
Loop Railroad brings this history to life in a fun adventure that will thrill
the entire family.
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad - This journey is full of
breath-taking panoramas across the Arkansas River Valley. Mining and
railroading were a large part of the local history, and today's passengers
will find it easy to step back in time on the Leadville, Colorado &
Southern Railroad.
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad - This historic railroad route travels
through the San Luis Valley, over the majestic Sangre de Cristo
Mountains into La Veta.
Delaware Train Tours
Wilmington and Western Railroad - Since 1867, the Wilmington &
Western has served the communities along the Red Clay Creek, first as
a for-profit transportation route for freight and passengers, and now as a
non-profit, historic tourist railroad.
Western has served the communities along the Red Clay Creek, first as
a for-profit transportation route for freight and passengers, and now as a
non-profit, historic tourist railroad.
Florida Train Tours
Seminole Gulf Railway - Train tours, excursion trains, and murder
mystery dinner trains. Located near Fort Myers, on Southwest Florida's
Gulf Coast.
Orlando Star Clipper Dinner Train - Offers a fantastic meal, great
entertainment, and a rail journey through some beautiful parts of central
Florida.
mystery dinner trains. Located near Fort Myers, on Southwest Florida's
Gulf Coast.
Orlando Star Clipper Dinner Train - Offers a fantastic meal, great
entertainment, and a rail journey through some beautiful parts of central
Florida.
Train Rides in Georgia
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - A 26 mile round-trip train tour
through historic Murphy Junction along the beautiful Toccoa River.
through historic Murphy Junction along the beautiful Toccoa River.
Kansas Train Tours
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad - Train tours from historic Abilene
to Enterprise, Kansas through the Smoky Hill River Valley.
Midland Railway - Kansas train ride from Baldwin City to Ottawa and
woods.
to Enterprise, Kansas through the Smoky Hill River Valley.
Midland Railway - Kansas train ride from Baldwin City to Ottawa and
woods.
New Hampshire Train Tours
Mount Washington Valley and the Conway Scenic Railroad -
Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or
the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the
excitement of rail travel in the comfort of open or enclosed restored
passenger cars.
Mount Washington Cog Railway - Train Ride to the top of Mount
Washington.
Hobo Railroad - Winnipesaukee scenic railroad provides scenic train
rides along New Hampshire's Lakes and through the White Mountains.
Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or
the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the
excitement of rail travel in the comfort of open or enclosed restored
passenger cars.
Mount Washington Cog Railway - Train Ride to the top of Mount
Washington.
Hobo Railroad - Winnipesaukee scenic railroad provides scenic train
rides along New Hampshire's Lakes and through the White Mountains.
New Jersey Train Rides
New Jersey Train Tours - This site has lots of good information about
the Black River Railroad System, and the Belvidere & Delaware River
Railway. There are many train rides for special events. Also, trains leave
from both Flemington, NJ and Phillipsburg, NJ. Take a train ride through
rural Hunterdon County, or enjoy a tour along the beautiful Delaware
River.
the Black River Railroad System, and the Belvidere & Delaware River
Railway. There are many train rides for special events. Also, trains leave
from both Flemington, NJ and Phillipsburg, NJ. Take a train ride through
rural Hunterdon County, or enjoy a tour along the beautiful Delaware
River.
Maryland Train Tours
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad - Our restored early 20th century
train steams on a round trip through the mountains between Cumberland
and Frostburg. Enjoy three centuries of transportation history, scenic
excursions, first class dining cars, murder mystery/dinner trains and
Santa’s Express holiday specials.
train steams on a round trip through the mountains between Cumberland
and Frostburg. Enjoy three centuries of transportation history, scenic
excursions, first class dining cars, murder mystery/dinner trains and
Santa’s Express holiday specials.
Train rides in Massachusetts
Cape Cod Central Railroad - Offers an award winning Elegant Dinner
Train, Luncheon Trains, Family Supper Train Tours and a popular
Scenic Excursion Train.
Train, Luncheon Trains, Family Supper Train Tours and a popular
Scenic Excursion Train.
Michigan Train Tours
Michigan Train Excursions - Enjoy both diesel and steam train
excursions across Michigan. The North Pole Express is a favorite train
ride for many each November and December.
excursions across Michigan. The North Pole Express is a favorite train
ride for many each November and December.
Minnesota Train Tours
Minnesota Train Tours - This link takes you to the Minnesota
Transportation Museum with information on the Jackson Street
Roundhouse, train depots and museums, and train tours on the
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
Transportation Museum with information on the Jackson Street
Roundhouse, train depots and museums, and train tours on the
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
New Mexico Train Tours
New Mexico Train Rides - Ride the Famous Santa Fe Southern
Railway.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - American's highest and longest
narrow gauge railroad. Trips between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO.
Railway.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - American's highest and longest
narrow gauge railroad. Trips between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO.
Montana Train Rides
Last Chance Tour Train - This is a great way to tour the Helena,
Montana area. This narrated tour takes you past some of the beautiful
mansions that were built as a result of the gold strikes, and other
historical areas of Helena.
Alder Gulch Short Line - This 30-inch narrow gauge tourist railroad is
owned by the State of Montana. This unique railroad connects Virginia
City and Nevada City and takes tourists through historic Alder Gulch
gold country.
Montana area. This narrated tour takes you past some of the beautiful
mansions that were built as a result of the gold strikes, and other
historical areas of Helena.
Alder Gulch Short Line - This 30-inch narrow gauge tourist railroad is
owned by the State of Montana. This unique railroad connects Virginia
City and Nevada City and takes tourists through historic Alder Gulch
gold country.
Ohio Train Tours
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Enjoy an unforgettable journey
through the heart of beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park, along the
Cuyahoga River and the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway between
Cleveland and Akron, and on to Canton.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - Ride a historic train along the
Hocking River in the scenic hills of Southeast Ohio, and visit a 1840's
pioneer log village. All rides depart from the Nelsonville Depot, located at
33 E. Canal Street on U.S. Route 33 in Nelsonville, Ohio. This is 56 miles
southeast of Columbus, Ohio, from the I-70 intersection, and 13 miles
north of Athens, Ohio.
through the heart of beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park, along the
Cuyahoga River and the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway between
Cleveland and Akron, and on to Canton.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - Ride a historic train along the
Hocking River in the scenic hills of Southeast Ohio, and visit a 1840's
pioneer log village. All rides depart from the Nelsonville Depot, located at
33 E. Canal Street on U.S. Route 33 in Nelsonville, Ohio. This is 56 miles
southeast of Columbus, Ohio, from the I-70 intersection, and 13 miles
north of Athens, Ohio.
Pennsylvania Train Rides
Tioga Central Railroad - There's family fun for everyone aboard the
comfortable cars of the Tioga Central Railroad
Steamtown - Train Rides and Excursions. National Historic Site -
Scranton, PA.
Kiski Junction Railroad - A working freight and tourist shortline,
offering scenic train rides in Pennsylvania.
comfortable cars of the Tioga Central Railroad
Steamtown - Train Rides and Excursions. National Historic Site -
Scranton, PA.
Kiski Junction Railroad - A working freight and tourist shortline,
offering scenic train rides in Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island Train Rides
Old Colony and Newport Scenic Railway - Sit Back, relax and enjoy
the salt air breeze as you travel along the cozy west shore of Aquidneck
island (Newport RI) in an open platform coach built 1904 or an 1884
parlor car.
the salt air breeze as you travel along the cozy west shore of Aquidneck
island (Newport RI) in an open platform coach built 1904 or an 1884
parlor car.
South Carolina Train Tours
South Dakota Train Rides
Texas Train Rides
South Carolina Railroad Museum - Home of the Rockton Rion &
Western Railroad. This site provides information on train rides.
Western Railroad. This site provides information on train rides.
Black Hills Central Railroad - Located near Mt. Rushmore National
Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial, the locomotive offers a western
experience like no other. Hear the bellow of the engine and the whine of
the whistle as it winds it's way through the scenic hills between Hill City
and Keystone.
Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial, the locomotive offers a western
experience like no other. Hear the bellow of the engine and the whine of
the whistle as it winds it's way through the scenic hills between Hill City
and Keystone.
Hill Country Flyer - Let the rivers and ranches of the Texas Hill
Country, or the historic neighborhoods and lush parks of the heart of
Austin, slip by your window as you, your family and friends share the
delights of an adventure on Central Texas’ very own vintage passenger
train!
Texas State Railroad - Nice round-trip train tour between Rusk and
Palestine.
Country, or the historic neighborhoods and lush parks of the heart of
Austin, slip by your window as you, your family and friends share the
delights of an adventure on Central Texas’ very own vintage passenger
train!
Texas State Railroad - Nice round-trip train tour between Rusk and
Palestine.
Vermont Train Tours
Train Rides in Washington State
Train Rides in Vermont - Relive the days when travel was an exciting
adventure. Enjoy the sights and sounds, relax and come aboard a
Vermont Flyer train.
adventure. Enjoy the sights and sounds, relax and come aboard a
Vermont Flyer train.
Lion's Club Train Ride - A 20 mile round-trip excursion from Ione to
Metaline Falls in Northeast Washington State.
Northwest Railway Museum - Train tours from Snoqualmie to North
Bend.
Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad - Steam train excursions through the
foothills of Mt. Rainier.
Lake Whatcom Railway - Ride the authentic full size old Northern
Pacific train in Wickersham, Washington, USA (Southeast of Bellingham).
Metaline Falls in Northeast Washington State.
Northwest Railway Museum - Train tours from Snoqualmie to North
Bend.
Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad - Steam train excursions through the
foothills of Mt. Rainier.
Lake Whatcom Railway - Ride the authentic full size old Northern
Pacific train in Wickersham, Washington, USA (Southeast of Bellingham).
West Virginia Train Tours
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad - Eagle sightings occur on over 90%
of all excursions. Step aboard the Potomac Eagle for a rail experience
you'll remember for years.
of all excursions. Step aboard the Potomac Eagle for a rail experience
you'll remember for years.
Other Resources for Train Tours
Amtrak - Information on a wide range of modern day train tours.
The California Zephyr travels from Chicago to
California.
Kettle Valley Steam Railway - Offers historic train rides through
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada.
Rocky Mountaineer Trains - Unique train tours across Canada.
Vacations by Rail - Information on a wide range of train tours. A kid
vacation to remember.
The California Zephyr travels from Chicago to
California.
Kettle Valley Steam Railway - Offers historic train rides through
Summerland, British Columbia, Canada.
Rocky Mountaineer Trains - Unique train tours across Canada.
Vacations by Rail - Information on a wide range of train tours. A kid
vacation to remember.
Nevada Train Rides
Nevada Northern Railway
A fully functional historic railroad museum that provides a variety of train
rides near Ely, Nevada.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Known as the "Queen of the Short Lines", this railroad near Carson City,
Nevada started in 1870. Its legendary engines and engineers opened
the silver hills of the Comstock Lode through some of the steepest and
curviest rail lines in America. (Train ride photos)
Nevada State Railroad Museum - Boulder City, Nevada
Train rides depart from the Nevada Southern Railway Museum, Boulder
City Depot and last approximately 45 minutes.
A fully functional historic railroad museum that provides a variety of train
rides near Ely, Nevada.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Known as the "Queen of the Short Lines", this railroad near Carson City,
Nevada started in 1870. Its legendary engines and engineers opened
the silver hills of the Comstock Lode through some of the steepest and
curviest rail lines in America. (Train ride photos)
Nevada State Railroad Museum - Boulder City, Nevada
Train rides depart from the Nevada Southern Railway Museum, Boulder
City Depot and last approximately 45 minutes.
Utah Train Rides
Heber Valley Railroad - Historic steam engine that is based out of
Heber City, Utah. This is just east of Salt Lake City. Train trips cross the
Heber Valley, and follow the shore of Deer Creek Lake and descend
into a majestic and breathtaking canyon.
Heber City, Utah. This is just east of Salt Lake City. Train trips cross the
Heber Valley, and follow the shore of Deer Creek Lake and descend
into a majestic and breathtaking canyon.
Arkansas Train Rides
Arkansas and Missouri Railroad - Offers train rides and excursion
trains serving a 139 mile corridor through Northwest Arkansas from
South Fort Smith, Arkansas to Monett, Missouri.
trains serving a 139 mile corridor through Northwest Arkansas from
South Fort Smith, Arkansas to Monett, Missouri.
Train rides in Missouri
Arkansas and Missouri Railroad - Offers train rides and excursion
trains serving a 139 mile corridor from Monett, Missouri to South Fort
Smith, Arkansas.
trains serving a 139 mile corridor from Monett, Missouri to South Fort
Smith, Arkansas.
Fun Family Train Rides:
Pikes Peak Train Ride
Cripple Creek Train Ride
Train Trip to Virginia City, NV
Pikes Peak Train Ride
Cripple Creek Train Ride
Train Trip to Virginia City, NV