“I like the way the branches move in the wind — it creates interesting geometry with the railroad tracks,” said Jason, 17, who lives nearby and occasionally walks the abandoned tracks. “It feels like ...

Some routes, of course, are superior to others, serving up memorable views from the observation car—or a private roomette.

America’s passenger railroad today officially announced the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service with twice-daily runs between New Orleans and Mobile with stops along the Mississippi coast starting in the ...