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A railroad journey through New York's Adirondack Mountains, with a visit to Saratoga Springs.

Climb aboard The American Orient Express for a journey over the Continental Divide, through Salt Lake City, and to the nation's grandest national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton.

Follow Union Pacific's steam locomotive #3985, "the world's largest operating steam locomotive" also called the "Challenger," in Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois as she shows the public what big steam was really like. Highlights: visit the Cheyenne Steam Shop to see where 3985 is maintained; see some of the historical equipment still in the roundhouse; Follow the engine on its ferry move across Nebraska; enjoy her pulling an excursion...

This videotape offers a detailed look at the operation of vintage steam locomotives as they travel along the once-flourishing Rio Grande narrow-gauge system, built in the late 1800s. The Cumbres & Toltec runs between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado, crossing the Chama River Bridge and making the steep climb to the summit of Cumbres Pass. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Toltec Gorge, and more.

Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, the West Virginia State Park System has preserved the lumber town of Cass and its railroad as an operating museum, and each spring opens the season with its Railfan Weekend. From the Parade of Steam that starts the event to an eleven-mile excursion traversing the entire length of the line, you'll enjoy this beautiful mountain railroad, which twists and climbs 2400 feet to the top of Bald Knob. Pour on the coal as...

Burlington Northern's Marias Pass (1991): mainline route has the distinction of being the northern most crossing of the Rocky Mountains. You will see heavy mainline action with pushers on a variety of different trains. The scenery is magnificent and there are many tunnels, trestles, snowsheds and canyons. Montana rails (1991): Features former Northern Pacific trackage which is now operated by Montana Rail Link. This coverage includes 2 days of chasing...

"Relive the gold rush era aboard the restored parlor cars of the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. From Skagway, one of the best preserved Alaskan frontier cities and home to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, journey along the mountainous path used by stampeders in the late 1800's to the White Pass Summit and on to Lake Bennett. Discover abandoned gold rush sites and fascinating lore narrated by local storytellers as you enjoy breathtaking...