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Rockies To The Red Rocks
Experience the unseen American Southwest on Rocky Mountaineer’s US route, Rockies to the Red Rocks. Embark on a voyage between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, on the expansive glass-dome coaches and enjoy a panoramic view of vast canyons, colorful deserts, and enchanting hoodoos. This stunning rail route is filled with breathtaking sceneries complemented by vibrant onboard storytelling, regionally inspired cuisines, and impeccable service.
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OR your favorite North America Tour Operator that trip, so there is a good opportunity to see fall foliage as well,” said Nicole Ford, vice president of communications, sustainability and stakeholder relations for Rocky Mountaineer. “It’s mostly reds and oranges on that route.” rockymountaineer.com
On each of these routes, trains travel by day and offer onboard dining using seasonal and local ingredients. The train’s staff narrates the routes and tells stories for nonstop entertainment, and guests are encouraged to socialize and move around the train cars to enjoy the view.
The Jacobite Scotland
West Coast Railway’s Jacobite is perhaps one of today’s most famous trains, known for being the real-life Hogwarts Express from the beloved Harry Potter film series. This steam train’s 84-mile, six-hour roundtrip is highly acclaimed for all travelers, not just fans of the wizarding world. It offers views of the Scottish Highlands, which can be equally whimsical and are exceptionally beautiful in the fall. Autumn in Scotland infuses the green countryside with ambers, golds and reds between September and November. Among its most colorful trees are oak, beech, birch and horse chestnut.
The Jacobite is a great way to enjoy the scenery of the Highlands. It departs from Fort William, near Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, and heads to Mallaig, a fishing port. Along the way, the train crosses over Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument on a famous and picturesque viaduct. Passengers will also see the Loch Nevis, the deepest seawater loch in Europe, and Loch Morar, the deepest freshwater loch in Britain. The train stops in the village of Glenfinnan, where groups can visit the West Highland Railway Museum in the station. In Mallaig, passengers have 90 minutes to eat fish and chips and shop. During the train ride, a buffet carriage serves tea, coffee and snacks. westcoastrailways.co.uk
Adirondack Railroad New York
Winding north through the Adirondack Mountains over hills and through rock cuts, the Adirondack Railroad is the longest tourist railroad east of the Mississippi. The New York railroad offers fall foliage trips from mid-September through mid-October. Since the Adirondack Mountains region boasts one of the longest fall foliage seasons in the country, these trips are a prime opportunity for leaf-peepers. Some of the most vibrant trees in the landscape are varieties of maple and aspen trees, which turn bright red, orange and yellow in late September and early October. One of the best ways to see them is on this train journey.
“It allows you to see the fall colors close up in a totally different view,” said Amanda Hill, director of customer communications at the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society. “You get a spectacular view you’re not going to get from the road or hiking.”
The route runs from Utica to Old Forge, and the railroad offers a 5.5hour quick-turn trip and a 9.5-hour layover trip, depending on the day. During the ride, groups can check out the café car for refreshments as they pass the breathtaking New York scenery. If they purchase first-class or diamond-class tickets, their trip comes with hors d’oeuvres, treats and beverage service. On the layover trip, there’s time for travelers to stretch their legs and wander around Old Forge, a quaint Adirondacks hamlet with small shops, boutiques and eateries to explore.