Locomotive may not be the go-to method of travel throughout the United States, but this cross-country option allows one to see a huge swath of the country.

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 ...

American railroads were once the envy of the world and the engine of its industrial age. But that hasn’t been the case for more than half a century.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I've traveled the world, but nothing hits quite like the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the sweeping vistas of Banff National ...

America’s economy runs on chemistry. From the medicines we take and the cars we drive to the energy we use and the food we grow — chemistry is at the heart of it all. But none of it moves without a ...

Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can ...

The completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869 united the country and unleashed a wave of American ingenuity, enterprise and economic growth. Railroads helped our country grow into the ...