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USA by Rail - the guide book for rail travel in Canada (VIA) and the US (Amtrak - Amtrack)
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 USA by Rail

The latest, fully updated edition of USA by Rail reveals in entertaining fashion the unique pleasures of  North American train travel. John Pitt has travelled over 70,000 miles in the USA and Canada so his book contains comprehensive route guides as well as all the practical information you need to make reservations, buy tickets and find your way about strange train stations.

Details of Amtrak’s new high-speed Acela trains are included, as well as sound advice on local transport, sightseeing and accommodation in places en route, making this book the ideal travel companion.

USA by Rail

‘An excellent publication. Essential reading.’ - Today's Railways

'An essential companion to anyone railtouring in North America' - The Railway Magazine

‘The definitive US train travel guide book.’ - US Traveler

'An excellent springboard to the many fascinating places to visit in North America...Detailed, useful and streetwise. If you are travelling in the States as a holiday, then this book is well worth its price' - Rail Magazine

'The best guidebook for the journey' - Sunday Telegraph

‘Bradt travel guides are for those who wish not merely to see, but to understand’ - Dervla Murphy

‘Bottom line, if you are going to take a trip by train, buy this guide first’ - Bella Online

Comprehensive maps and detailed route guides make it easy to plan any itinerary you choose and get the most from your Amtrak or VIA Rail pass. The new, fully revised edition of USA by Rail features -

  • History - from horsepower to Amtrak
  • Travel on Amtrak today
  • Complete guides to all train routes in the United States
  • Train travel in Canada
  • Over 100 steam railroads and train museums
  • Illustrations, maps and colour photographs
  • Advice for the visitor from overseas
  • Over 500 destinations in North America
  • Internet travel contacts and advice

How to Order USA by Rail

USA by Rail by John Pitt (ISBN 1 84162 032 7) is available in book stores or by mail order from Bradt Publications, 19 High Street, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, SL9 9QE, UK. Tel: 01753 893444.  Fax: 01753 892333.  E-mail: enquiries@bradt-travelguides.com

In North America, USA by Rail is distributed by the Globe Pequot Press, 246 Goose Lane, Suite 200, PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437, USA.  Tel: (888) 249-7586 or (203) 458-4500.  Fax: (800) 820-2329. E-mail: service@globe-pequot.com

Guide book for the US and Canada - Amtrak and VIA

USA by Rail is available at 20% discount from Amazon.co.uk

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