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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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Smoky Mountain Rail Adventure

14/Apr

Noella

“Absolutely terrific. Exceeded my expectations. The music content, the thrills, highlights as an Elvis fan, a country music fan, a nature lover and photographer, the capability of our escort Patti Thompson, her care and efficiency and friendliness and interest in her passengers, warmth. The slightly changed itinerary...

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New England in the Fall

14 Nov 2024

Barbara Rasmussen

“It was enjoyable - great accommodations, excellent tour guide, bus driver and got to visit 5 states we hadn't visited before.

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New England Autumn Foliage Express

05 Nov 2024

Melvin Mullet

“A great time. Great tour guide. Great bus driver.

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Colorado Rail Experience

18 Oct 2024

Stephanie Shipow

“We had a most marvelous time riding through Colorado on six very cool vintage trains! Beautiful scenery, a terrific tour guide (Kathy Regan, a great bus driver, comfortable accommodations, so much information, and so much fun! Thank you for this very special experience to celebrate my husband’s seventieth birthday!

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First Class Colorado Rail Adventure featuring Rocky Mountaineer

02 Oct 2024

Leith Gardner

“very enjoyable

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Highlights of the United Kingdom

18 Sep 2024

Susan Iorio Hofer

“The tour itself was well rounded but there are some things I would change. An extra day in York, eliminate the Jacobite steam train and add another stop. Dealing with the luggage on the train was a deficit. The men in the group were very helpful with...

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California's Redwoods, Rails & Wineries

07 Sep 2024

Rich & Jane

“Great tour. John, our motorcoach driver, drove very safely and easy to talk with. Best driver we've had on a tour. Dennis, the tour manager, was excellent. Never a dull moment with him. Very knowledgeable and full of facts, history, humor and places to get pizza--lol. Learned so much on...

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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands

21/Apr

Barbara Osteen

“Our guide was excellent! Our tour group was delightful. Our only complaint is the amount of time in transit every day. The ratio of transit time to “being” time was not healthy. Spending 5 minutes on the Isle of Skye was not worth the effort to get there. The same...

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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets

24 Dec 2024

Vincent McGuire

“The atmosphere of the markets was convivial, cheerful and festive. Young families with kids helped lend an air of joy and innocence. The tour was well arranged and the travel disruption getting to and departing hard were dealt with. Although not your fault, I'm only giving...

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