http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:56:39 -0700 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:18:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d1-The-Choo-Choo-Barn-trains-in-Lancaster?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner   Choo Choo Barn train stationHave you finalized your plans for the Labor Day weekend? Perhaps you're thinking of visiting antique stores near Lancaster, historic Strasburg, or the outlet malls near that area? ... Choo Choo Barn labor day weekend rail road museum Strasburg Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:18:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d1-The-Choo-Choo-Barn-trains-in-Lancaster?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Traveling-to-London-and-fancy-a-day-trip-to-Paris?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner If you happen to be in London and are prepared, despite jet-lag, to wake very early, then this trip is very possible. Whether its food, drink, art, or fashion you seek you can find it all in Paris.A few years ago, when living in London I wo... Eurostar Paris London Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:38:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Traveling-to-London-and-fancy-a-day-trip-to-Paris?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Savoring-the-luxury-of-The-Blue-Train?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner The Blue Train in South Africa is one of the most luxurious trains in the world. This moving five-star hotel offers butler service, lounge cars, an observation car, and carriages with gold-tinted picture windows, (although I confe... The Blue Train South Africa Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:51:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Savoring-the-luxury-of-The-Blue-Train?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d29-The-Vistadome-from-Machu-Picchu-to-Ollantaytambo?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner  View near Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) in PeruThe next series of Examiner.com entries will describe train travel experiences outside of the USA.Several days later after viewing spectacular Machu Picchu our group again caught the noisey vi... Vistadome Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:00:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d29-The-Vistadome-from-Machu-Picchu-to-Ollantaytambo?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Train-Travel-101-What-to-take-on-a-train-trip?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner You might be an experienced road traveler, or plane traveler, but do you know what to take along when you travel overnight by train?You should follow a checklist which includes items such as tickets, passport (if traveling overseas), guidebooks,... Train Travel 101: What to take on a train trip Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:48:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Train-Travel-101-What-to-take-on-a-train-trip?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Meeting-Thomas-the-Tank-Engine-at-Northwest-Railway-Museum?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner Thomas the Tank Engine For families with children under the age of 6 summer isn't complete without a visit to meet Thomas the Tank Engine. This weekend Thomas and friends will be at Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie, WA. The Thomas exper... Thomas the Tank Engine Northwest Railway Museum Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:53:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Meeting-Thomas-the-Tank-Engine-at-Northwest-Railway-Museum?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Visiting-the-Strasburg-Rail-Road-and-Railroad-Museum-of-Pennsylvania?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner Passengers stop for a picnic before reboarding the Strasburg rail trainAre you visiting Pennsylvania on vacation? Or wondering how to entertain the family over the summer and Fourth of July holiday? A visit to the Strasburg Rail Road and Railroad Mus... vacation Fourth of July holiday Lancaster Train Travel Kid Activities Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:40:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Visiting-the-Strasburg-Rail-Road-and-Railroad-Museum-of-Pennsylvania?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d25-The-California-Zephyr-to-Emerville?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner Train station at Grand Junction, Colorado.One of my favorite spots in Grand Junction, Colorado was the Museum of the West. There were plenty of interactive things for children and my son loved climbing on the Cessna, boarding the ... Grand Junction Museum of the West Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:40:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d25-The-California-Zephyr-to-Emerville?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d20-The-snowy-Rockies-seen-from-the-Zephyr?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner January snow near Winter City train stationI awoke as the train ground to a halt. It seemed it was about 5 am, however, my husband soon confirmed it was 7 am and that we had arrived in Denver, Colorado. We didn't disembark, neither had we planned to.... California Zephyr Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:17:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d20-The-snowy-Rockies-seen-from-the-Zephyr?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d16-A-train-ride-to-Denver-on-the-California-Zepher?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner Our sleeper coach on the California ZephyrIn the early hours well before dawn our sleep was interrupted by rowdy fellow guests who, we were sure, had visted the local single hot spots. We finally fell sleep again and after lunch had a leisurely depar... EDITION Single Hot Spots Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:02:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d16-A-train-ride-to-Denver-on-the-California-Zepher?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d14-North-on-the-TexasEagle-train?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner A train passenger worn out from the excitementWe excitedly boarded the famous Texas-Eagle train and examined the route guide. The reserved train seats we had were similar to those on the train to Pittsburg, and there was a viewing... train travel swimming spots EDITION Swimming Spots Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:23:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d14-North-on-the-TexasEagle-train?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d13-A-single-train-south-to-St-Louis?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner View of St Louis as one approaches the train stationEarly the next day I could still feel the swaying sensation from being on the train. After a pleasant night, we packed up and caught a cab to Union Station. Conveniently, staff let us board ear... train travel extreme weather Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:53:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d13-A-single-train-south-to-St-Louis?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Onwards-to-Chicago?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner After a seven hour trip we arrived in Pittsburg. We had a four hour wait in a rather small station. I had anticipated it would be similar to Victoria station in London, with a collection of restaurants and shops. It... train travel Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:11:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Onwards-to-Chicago?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d5-From-Paoli-to-Pittsburgh-on-the-Pennsylvanian?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner The Susquehanna River in winterHave you ever drunk tea followed by vodka with Russian sausage, or sipped a soda watching the snowy Rockies swirl by? I have experienced this and more when traveling via train. In the following series of Examiner.com en... Pennsylvannian train travel Pennsylvanian Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:46:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10894-Train-Travel-Examiner~y2009m6d5-From-Paoli-to-Pittsburgh-on-the-Pennsylvanian?cid=exrss-Train-Travel-Examiner