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Steam Train Tours

Recall a bygone era of travel with steam train holidays. These vacation packages offer an enticing mix of modern and historical rail travel by combining excursions aboard thoughtfully restored heritage railways and long-distance trips on efficient contemporary lines. As you move between popular cities and charming towns, you will be fascinated by the trains themselves and the scenery through which they travel.

The vast majority of trains around the globe have been converted to diesel or electric, making a trip aboard a steam train a truly memorable experience. A ride aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad takes travelers into the heart of the San Juan Mountains on the longest narrow-gauge steam railroad in the United States. Traveling on the steam-powered Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad presents some of the most inspiring scenes in Colorado as the train travels between two historic mining towns through Animas River Canyon. The Essex Steam Train follows a route through rural New England, journeying through the heart of the Connecticut River Valley. The Summerville Steam Special showcases the lush mountains of Southern Tennessee and Northern Georgia, whereas the Tuckasegee Steam Train weaves through the Great Smoky Mountains along the Tuckasegee River.

A steam vacation can even take travelers through the great countries of Europe and to more exotic locations like India and Australia. Explore the iconic sights of the Scottish Highlands aboard the Jacobite Steam Train or Germany's Harz Mountains on the narrow-gauge Brocken Railroad. Watch beautiful Dutch scenery unfold aboard the Medemblik Steam Train. Marvel at the glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and vast meadows of Switzerland aboard the Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway and the Brienz Rothorn Railway. Uncover the beauty of the Himalayan Mountains on the ultra-narrow gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and travel aboard Australia's most beloved steam railway, the Puffing Billy Railway.

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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands

26 Jul 2024

R Szczecinski

“Very well organized by the guide Rosy

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Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, & Yellowstone

25 Jul 2024

Donna Lipski

“Had an amazing tour, tour guide, Sally, was fantastic. Saw so much amazing beauty. Well planned days/events. Amtrack train portion was not great, accommodations, food options other than main meal, availability of other train cars was subpar.

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California's Redwoods, Rails & Wineries

24 Jul 2024

Christopher Rau

“Excellent trip!

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Colorado Rail Experience

22 Jul 2024

Julia Waterbury

“Most of the hotels were very nice. However the Best Western in Durango was very dated. Our room smelled dusty when I walked in the door.

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Highland Adventure

11 Jul 2024

Terry Watkins

“Wonderful trip, Beverly was a great tour guide

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First Class Colorado Rail Adventure featuring Rocky Mountaineer

27 Jun 2024

Ernest Oppenheim

“We have seen all of these trains on PBS which is why we chose to go on this adventure. Nothing compares to being there in person and was well worth being in the canyons, hearing the engines, snow in June on Pikes Peak etc. Our tour guide was excellent with...

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New England Autumn Foliage Express

13 Nov 2023

SAMANTHA RUBIO

“Exploring by train the romantic countryside painted with green fields, covered bridges, quaint running streams, and enchantingly fiery foliage. This trip had been in my manifestation journal for years, and it DELIVERS. Our trip was the week of October 8-15, 2023 and the foliage was PEAK! The whole trip is...

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Edinburgh, the Highlands & St Andrews

23 Sep 2023

MITCHELL, PAMELA

“Exceeded all expectations!! We loved it all!.. great itinerary,and fabulous Tour manager…Roger!! He was ALWAYS positive,enthusiastic and knowledgeable!!! The Best!!

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Grand Tour of the UK

20 Nov 2023

“The Grand Tour of the UK included many interesting sights and informative day tours. It was certainly a worthwhile experience, and our Tour Manager was well-informed and very helpful. We did have some problems with baggage handling and lodging, but after the tour I contacted the Vacations...

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