In August of 2022, Trains.com staff had a chance to travel from Chicago, Ill., to St. Louis, Mo., along the Illinois Hi-speed Rail corridor. For this trip, riders were treated to the newest equipment operating in the Amtrak Midwest fleet, Siemens-built Venture coaches. Discover some of the major (and subtle ones too!) features these coaches […]
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In August of 2022, Trains.com staff had a chance to travel from Chicago, Ill., to St. Louis, Mo., along the Illinois Hi-speed Rail corridor. For this trip, riders were treated to the newest equipment operating in the Amtrak Midwest fleet, Siemens-built Venture coaches. Discover some of the major (and subtle ones too!) features these coaches […]
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Trains LIVE — Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston TrainsLIVE — 08-24-2022 — this week, Bob Lettenberger talks with Trains Magazine’s own Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston to talk about the best and brightest of Amtrak during Trains.com’s #amtrakweek! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Trains LIVE is a regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media. The series began in July […]
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Trains LIVE — Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston TrainsLIVE — 08-24-2022 — this week, Bob Lettenberger talks with Trains Magazine’s own Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston to talk about the best and brightest of Amtrak during Trains.com’s #amtrakweek! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Trains LIVE is a regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media. The series began in July […]
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Midday Modeler — 08-24-2022 — this week during #Amtrakweek hosted by Steve Sweeney. This week Steve leads a whole-crew model and toy-train fun run with Hal Miller, Kent Johnson, Cody Grivno and Bryson Sleppy. Watch the guys operate train in N, HO, and O27! Only at Trains.com! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, […]
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Midday Modeler — 08-24-2022 — this week during #Amtrakweek hosted by Steve Sweeney. This week Steve leads a whole-crew model and toy-train fun run with Hal Miller, Kent Johnson, Cody Grivno and Bryson Sleppy. Watch the guys operate train in N, HO, and O27! Only at Trains.com! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, […]
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Trains LIVE — Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston Trains LIVE — 08-24-2022 — this week, Bob Lettenberger talks with Trains Magazine’s own Passenger Columnist Bob Johnston to talk about the best and brightest of Amtrak during Trains.com’s #amtrakweek! Trains LIVE is a regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media. The series began in July […]
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Trains.com Director David Popp sits down with Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari for a casual conversation about traveling aboard Amtrak’s Empire Builder, one of America’s premiere, long-distance passenger trains. On the Empire Builder route between Chicago, Ill., and Seattle, Wash./Portland, Ore., passengers get to experience bustling urban centers and the natural beauty of two mountain ranges. […]
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Trains.com Director David Popp sits down with Amtrak spokesperson Marc Magliari for a casual conversation about traveling aboard Amtrak’s Empire Builder, one of America’s premiere, long-distance passenger trains. On the Empire Builder route between Chicago, Ill., and Seattle, Wash./Portland, Ore., passengers get to experience bustling urban centers and the natural beauty of two mountain ranges. […]
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Chicago, Ill., is a key waypoint for America’s vast railroad network. As a passenger aboard most of Amtrak’s long-distance trains, it’s likely you’ll make a stop in the Chicago Union Station. While you’re there, learn how you can enjoy a relaxing visit to the exclusive lounge area at the center of this historic structure. The […]
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Chicago, Ill., is a key waypoint for America’s vast railroad network. As a passenger aboard most of Amtrak’s long-distance trains, it’s likely you’ll make a stop in the Chicago Union Station. While you’re there, learn how you can enjoy a relaxing visit to the exclusive lounge area at the center of this historic structure. The […]
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Discover just how easy and affordable it is to travel about the United States by passenger train! In this video you’ll see why the Chicago, Ill., to Milwaukee, Wis., route, serviced by Amtrak’s multiple daily Hiawatha trains, is one of the most popular in the nation! The Hiawatha service provides easy access for those living […]
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