Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. The season of Christmas-themed rail journeys has begun. December is ...

If taking a Christmas train ride isn't one of your family's holiday traditions, it should be. The best holiday train experiences across the U.S. brim with nostalgia and yuletide cheer, and because ...

There's something timeless about hearing a whistle echo through crisp winter air and stepping aboard a train bound for the North Pole, or at least the next best thing. Across the country, heritage ...

Christmas at Cass is held each December at the Cass Scenic Railroad. The steam-powered journey with decorated and heated coaches travels along the scenic Greenbrier River. Walter Scriptunas II A train ...

Trains have a long-standing bond with the holiday season. Model trains have looped around Christmas trees for generations, while full-sized locomotives have been getting people home for seasonal ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Union Depot in St. Paul brings a festive holiday atmosphere with a variety of events and activities this winter. Samantha Howell, a Marketing and Events Coordinator, stopped by KARE ...

BOBBY TUFARIELLO TAKES US ON THE RAILROAD. TODAY WE’RE DOING OUR SANTA’S PARADISE EXPRESS TRAIN, WHICH THIS IS THE FINAL ONE OF THE SEASON. WE’VE BEEN DOING IT FOR THE PAST SIX WEEKS. WE’VE GOT ...

KNIFE RIVER — Finding the perfect Christmas tree can be an adventure, and for more than 200 people on Saturday, their adventure included a train ride on the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s Christmas ...

The thought of a winter train ride feels inherently magical: steaming engines weaving through snowy mountains, cozy seating next to frost-bordered windows, lights twinkling in distant villages. Add ...

A train ride can be a magical experience, whether it’s an Amtrak ride or an excursion around the world. When it incorporates holiday trimmings and festive lights, set against a wintry backdrop, that’s ...