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Eight Great American Rail Journeys: A Travel Guide (Broadcast Tie-Ins)
Karen Ivory

Globe Pequot, 2000

Please update the information

The information is very valuable. I would suggest the author to periodically issue an updated edition.
  
  











  



  
Great American Rail Journeys
John Grant

Globe Pequot, 2000

Very highly recommended for railroad buffs.

+ 8 of North America's Scenic & Historic Landscapes -- by Rail

This companion to the PBS program is a fine armchair read for any fascinated by railroads and travel: it takes a cross-country trip behind the scenes of American roads, presenting eight chapters which celebrate multi-day rail journeys. Rail history and scenery alike are presented in colorful, ...
  
  











  



  
Strangers on a Train (Hollywood Version)
Al Bridge, John Brown

Warner Home Video, 2000

Classic Hitchcock and classic suspense

+ My Favorite From Hitch
+ Overlooked
+ Recommend seller!
  
  











  



  
Murder on the Orient Express
Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall

Paramount, 1998

A Visually Beautiful, Clever, Well-Acted, and Faithful Adaptation

+ Movie Lover
+ "Expressively Yours"
+ My favorite movie to watch on a rainy day...
+ All star cast and a brilliant whodunnit
  
  











  



  
USA by Rail, 4th (Bradt Rail Guides)
John Pitt

Bradt Travel Guides, 2001

Excellent resource for "trainers"

+ Take this along on the train
+ Essential for train travel
+ USA by Rail
+ Great Guide
  
  











  



  
The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas
Paul Theroux

Mariner Books, 1979

From Boston to Patagonia by Train

+ "The journey, not the arrival, matters; the voyage, not the landing."
+ Another Wonderful Travel Expose by the Inimitable Theroux!
+ Take a trip
  
  











  



  
Europe by Eurail 2002: Touring Europe by Train
LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski

Globe Pequot, 2002

Almost useless.

After going to Europe for five weeks, and travelling to Pamplona (Spain), Bilboa (Spain), Lille (France), Venice (Italy), Geneva (Switzerland), all from Paris train stations, I found that this book was a good place to hold my Eurorail tickets rather than any of the info it provided. Either go to ...
  
  











  



  
The Orient Express: The History of the Orient Express Service from 1883 to 1950
Anthony Burton

Chartwell Book Sales, 2001
  
  











  



  
American Passenger Train
Mike Schafer

MBI, 2001

another hit by Mike Schafer

Another good book about Mike Schafer, very comprehensive but in my opinion a bit unsatisfactory about interurban trains that played a key role in moving people around for over 40 years in the whole America
  
  











  



  
The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia
Paul Theroux

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1995

A Wondrous Adventure aboard the Orient Express

+ Good, but...
+ Old Friends Need Visiting on Occasion
+ Always a pleasure to read Theroux
  
  











  



  
Touring Australia : The Practical Guide to Holidays by Car, Train and Plane
Gareth Powell

McGraw-Hill Companies, 1997

Australia is a country of contrasts--modern cities and vast uninhabited regions--and it's all described in rich and fascinating detail in this newest, up-to-date guide.
  
  











  



  
Penny Whistle Traveling-with-Kids Book: Whether by Boat, Train, Car, or Plane...How to Take The Best Trip ...
Meredith Brokaw, Annie Gilbar, ...

Fireside, 1995

A Very Helpful Book!

+ A cute book, a good help.

I check out this book every time I am going on a trip from my local library because it is very helpful and has wonderful tips! I really enjoy this book.
  
  











  



  
Trans-Canada Rail Guide, 2nd: Includes city guides to Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, ...
Melissa Graham

Trailblazer Publications, 2000

This book is even better than I thought

+ THE Canadian rail book!!
+ Read this book before you go!

Ok, I'm back. This is my second review of the book, however this time it's based on my real experience traveling with VIA from coast to coast (Halifax - Vancouver) and using this book on the road (oooppss...rail). While preparing my itinerary I used this book as a main source of information ...
  
  











  



  
Before Sunrise
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy

Turner Home Ent, 1998

Excellent condition, very happy

+ DVD, BEFORE SUNRISE
+ Before Sunrise
+ Enchanting exchange of impressions...
  
  











  



  
Romance on the Orient Express
Cheryl Ladd, Stuart Wilson

Turner Home Entertainment, 1992

When you just really need to have a great cry over a predictable sap story

+ One of the best love stories ever!
+ Bittersweet!! Yet beautifull.

The famous Orient Express takes travellers from Paris to Budapest and back. British aristocrat Alex and American college student Lilly meet when he approaches her with the line, "Some very heavy ready for a long trip". Before they know it they are swept up in a romance in Paris during the summer. ...
  
  











  



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