United States

Georgetown Loop Railroad Scenic Train

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Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park  was one of Colorado’s first tourist attractions. Completed in 1884 this track was originally used to transport folks among mountain mining towns.  In 1975 it became the Georgetown Loop and has been a tourist attraction ever since. The train runs between Georgetown and Silver Plume and you can start from either town and experience the entire loop. This spot is a great place to plan a day trip. …

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Wilmington & Western Railroad Historic Train

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Wilmington & Western Railroad The Wilmington & Western Railroad was chartered in 1867 to move goods from the mills along the Red Clay Creek to the Port of Wilmington, and officially opened for freight and passenger service on October 19, 1872. Three passenger trains and a mixed freight train operated six days a week on nearly 20 miles of track between downtown Wilmington, DE, and Landenberg, PA. Much of the line ran through the Red Clay Valley, bustling in the …

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Virginia & Truckee Railroad

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  Virginia & Truckee Railroad See Routes: Comstock Train Route 35-Minute Round-Trip Train Ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill –  V&T Railroad Route Map  Take a fascinating 35-minute ride back into history over the scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Hear the conductor narrate remarkable stories of the Comstock Bonanza, when the V&T was built, and Virginia City was the richest city on earth, with more millionaires than anywhere else.       What You’ll See Watch for mines and silver ore …

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Travel North America By Anthony Trollope

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North America By Anthony Trollope An American traveling in England was in a first class railway compartment with two Englishmen. He lighted a cigar, and one of his companions said to him, ‘I beg your pardon, but perhaps you have not noticed that there is a no smoking slip pasted on the window. ‘Oh, is there?’ said the American, and kept on smoking. Presently the Englishman said, ‘Apparently you are not aware that in this country a fine is laid …

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Viewpoints at New York City

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Viewpoints in New York City New York City not only has classic skyscrapers like the Empire State Building or The Edge or the One World Observatory, which is the tallest building in the city. The Summit On Vanderbilte Observatory, in the heart of Manhattan, offers an experience designed by none other than Kenzo Digital. Not only the objective of visiting a viewpoint is to enjoy the best views. There is also an added value: photograph yourself in a unique and …

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