Ride the Rails with These 5 Train Experiences
All Aboard for these five sites that offer rides with scenic views, a glimpse of history and much more.

The clacking, squeaking wheels on a metal track and the sound of a compressed air whistle offer a sense of nostalgia for most, and in South Elgin, Illinois, these auditory cues are commonplace. The Fox River Trolley Museum showcases antique train cars and offers narrated train rides that share the history and stories of the railway. But, Fox River Trolley Museum is just one way to ride the rails. Check out five great train ride experiences this season, including a journey through the West Virginia mountains and a scenic ride through Ohio's only national park.
Strasburg Rail Road

As the nation’s oldest continuously operating railroad, this Strasburg, Pennsylvania, destination offers excursions in restored Victorian- and Edwardian-style coaches.
Arcade & Attica Railroad

Train enthusiasts of all ages visit this station in Arcade, New York, to take a ride on the historic rail line it serves.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

This Peninsula, Ohio, excursion train travels through the heart of the 33,000-acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Mountain Rail Adventures

Mountain Rail Adventures offers train excursions from depots in Cass, Durbin and Elkins, West Virginia.
Fox River Trolley Museum

Go for train rides and explore a collection of antique rail cars at this South Elgin, Illinois, museum.
Story:
Gracie Metz
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Weekend Guides