When Amtrak began, only the Empire Builder and Chicago-to-Milwaukee corridor service were spared. By November, 1971, Amtrak was ready for some new Wisconsin trains.

The East Broad Top Railroad is the oldest narrow gauge line still in operation in the US and the last original narrow gauge railroad in existence east of the Mississippi River.

In the wilds of eastern Quebec, isolated railroads haul heavy trains of iron ore from remote mines to docks. This two disc set covers 5 serious mining roads.

The Durango & Silverton offers one of the most spectacular train rides in North America. Steep grades, sharp curves, narrow ledges, and perilous chasms are the hallmarks of this popular narrow gauge tourist railroad.

In the northern woods of Minnesota lies the Mesabi Iron Range, an area rich in taconite iron ore – and in railroading history. In 2001, the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway was still independent and busy hauling this iron ore.

Southern Pacific Daylight 4449, dressed in patriotic Red White & Blue, led the 2002 “Columbia-Deschutes Special”, a 2-day excursion that took the mighty steamer through the Columbia River Gorge and the Deschutes River Canyon.

Relive Daylight 4449 and trainset steaming from Portland to the NOLA World’s Fair.

In the summer of 1953, time was running out for railroading on most of Rio Grande’s intense narrow gauge network in southwestern Colorado – but steam remained king.

Years ago excited crowds would be thrilled by the appearance of a circus or a carnival train. Experience that same thrill!