Riding the rails is more than a way to get from A to B—it’s a front-row ticket to landscapes you’d struggle to fit in any postcard. From Alpine summits cut in the 1930s to desert plains crossed by ...

The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars. By Michael Harmon In the 19th and 20th centuries, railroads ...