The form of specialty travel that involves traveling by train, such as rail tours, are the focus of this category. Local railroads, or those which primarily haul freight, should be listed in Regional or another appropriate category.
Recommended Resources
Authorized European Rail Systems sales outlet offering rail passes, rail and drive passes, point-to-point tickets and car rental. Offers online booking for hotel, hostel and tour reservations. The website also provides a time table for the train, ferry schedules and rail maps.
http://www.europeonrail.com
Great Northern Rail are a UK train service which offer trains to London, Peterborough, Cambridge and many more. Book train tickets for any route through their website.
https://www.greatnorthernrail.com
The Man in Seat Sixty One is a website dedicated to travel by train. You can find out how to get the best deals on European train travel as well as many other locations. The website also addresses the problem of traveling by ferry and Eurostar. You can also buy a copy of "The Man in Seat Sixty One" book here.
http://www.seat61.com/
United States, Canadian and international private railcar tour operators are listed in this directory, which is divided into three chief sections: the first two sections listing those that are available for charter in the United States and Canada, as well as internationally, while the third section lists those not available for charter.
http://www.railcharter.com/
A variety of resources for those who like to travel by rail are included here, including train vacations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, China, Europe, and other destinations. Independent rail vacations, escorted rail tours, luxury rail journeys and custom trips are available.
http://www.vacationsbyrail.com/
