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Alaska Railroad
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Alaska Railroad

The Alaska Railroad offers one of the most breathtaking rail journeys in North America, connecting Fairbanks to Seward through some of Alaska’s most pristine wilderness. Passengers travel through boreal forests, past glaciers, over rushing rivers, and alongside Denali — North America’s tallest peak. The railroad’s flagship Coastal Classic route runs between Anchorage and Seward, while the Denali Star connects Anchorage to Fairbanks

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Adirondack Railroad

The Adirondack Railroad operates scenic excursion trains through the heart of the Adirondack Park in upstate New York, the largest protected wilderness area in the contiguous United States and one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the eastern half of the country. Departing from the historic Utica station, the railroad runs excursions into the deep Adirondack forest along the Mohawk & Malone Railway corridor — a legendary route that once connected New York City to Montreal through the heart of the Adirondack wilderness. The railroad follows the Black River Valley and the Moose River corridor through dense boreal forest, past pristine lakes and wetlands, and into the spectacular Big Moose and Old Forge resort areas.

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