USA by Rail 7th (USA By Rail) | 
 enlarge | Author: John Pitt
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 39659
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1841622559
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781841622552
ASIN: 1841622559
Publication Date: October 2008
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Product Description
Fully updated to take into account route and timetable changes, this is the only book available specifically designed for US train travel. Rugged charm sets the train apart from more mundane means of transport and its ecological soundness is again in fashion. Pampered by helpful attendants, you can travel from coast to coast, explore the Rocky Mountains and ride directly alongside two oceans. Less expensive than flying and more comfortable than the bus, the train keeps you relaxed and in touch with an ever-changing landscape as the world becomes a framed but moving picture.
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Close enough for government work December 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this book as I was planning to travel on the 30 day rail pass with Amtrak. From the time I purchased the book to the time I purchased the ticket Amtrak actually changed a number of policies, in cluding those associated with the rail passes. Therefore, this book is actually not correct with regard to them. Not their fault, it's all on Amtrak.
That said, the book, designed for foreigners, is helpful in planning out itineraries and finding out local info about smaller stops along the way. It contains a great deal of information regarding tipping, exchanging money and other cultural information good for the foreign traveler.
As an American, I found the book still useful for knowing the routes and general timetables of the trains, though amtrak does provide a National Timetable for free at larger stations. Still I like having the book with me on the road to reference any small stops and interesting facts along the way.
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