USA BY RAIL, BRADT TRAVEL GUIDE

American trains have always inspired stories of romance and adventure, and with nearly 200,000 miles of track crossing sun-bleached prairies, dazzling coastlines and spectacular mountains, it's not hard to see why.

Jump aboard to experience iconic sights like the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, or take in the many vibrant cities along the way. Whatever the route, sit back and watch as this vast continent unfurls around you.

• 37 long-distance routes in the USA and Canada
• Sightseeing highlights in 38 major cities
• Accommodation - cheap to chic
• 100 steam railway museums

Area maps and route plans

• History of trains in North America

8th Edition, 322 pages, published Aug, 2008