Some routes, of course, are superior to others, serving up memorable views from the observation car—or a private roomette.

By April 1934, the Burlington Zephyr -- named by Ralph Budd for Zephyrus, the god of the west wind and a symbol of rebirth -- was ready. It was unlike any train ... new routes cropped up around ...

Locomotive may not be the go-to method of travel throughout the United States, but this cross-country option allows one to ...