Train Rides Across the USA

Working steam locomotives are rare and getting rarer — every operator below runs at least one excursion under steam power.

Diesel-powered heritage excursions, including round-trip scenic rides and seasonal events.

Meals served on rails — multi-course dinners, themed dining experiences, and brunch trains across the state.

Polar Express clones, Santa specials, and holiday-light excursions. Most run mid-November through New Year — book early; they sell out.

Tourist-railway excursions chosen for the view — river gorges, mountain passes, fall-foliage routes.

3-foot, 2-foot, and 24-inch gauge heritage railroads — preserved relics of mountain mining and logging operations.

Day Out With Thomas, kids' specials, and family-friendly heritage excursions priced for groups.

Ghost trains, pumpkin patches by rail, and haunted excursions during October.

Wine-tasting, craft-beer, and spirits-themed train rides for adults.

Peak-color excursions through the most scenic forested routes in the state.