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Us railroad provides you transit Alaska routes, timetable and ticket fares for your local train or nationwide tracks. From Freight railroading, passenger rails to rail fanning, this free website will help you to find everything that you need to know about train transit, railways, routes and lines trough to each county and city of the state of Alaska. If you're looking for a specific line or a train stop in your area, if you're searching for a Alaska freighter, this website is made for you. |
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Alaska Railroad
327 W Ship Creek Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 - (call 907-265-2494)
The Alaska Railroad aka ARR extends from Seward and Whittier, in the south of the state of Alaska, to Fairbanks (passing through Anchorage), and beyond to Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright in the interior of that state. Uniquely, it carries both freight and passengers throughout its system, including Denali National Park |
Alaska Railroading
Alaska railroading is as remote as it is beautiful. Here, you may not find any of the classic fallen flags or current Class Is, Regionals, or even shortlines. |
Eldorado Goldmine
1.3 Mile Elliott Hwy Fox, AK 99709
Join the Binkley family for a trip through Alaska's gold mining history at the El Dorado Gold Mine. Ride the Tanana Valley Railroad for an adventure into the gold fields of the Interior. A two-hour guided tour takes you through a permafrost tunnel where Alaska's history comes alive |
North American Tourist Railways
Tourist railways offers you an opportunity to go on a short train ride through scenic or historic part of the country |
The Aurora-express
P.O. Box 80128 Fairbanks, AK 99708
The Aurora-Express is a Bed and Breakfast in Fairbanks, Alaska made out of authentic Alaska Railroad cars renovated to historical periods. Experience Fairbanks, Alaska in this nostalgic Bed & Breakfast overlooking greater Fairbanks, the Tanana Valley, & Alaska Mountain Range. |
The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Company
- (call 817-867-6865)
For more than 150 years, BNSF Railway has been quietly delivering cars, coal, clothing, games, and nearly anything else found in homes and businesses |
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
231 2nd Skagway, AK 99840 - (call (907) 983-2217)
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad offers scenic train excursions from Skagway, Alaska or Fraser B.C. or Carcross, Yukon. It is Alaska's most popular shore excursion! |
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Visiting Washington State by Train
Washington State is located on the Pacific north coast of the United State; it's bordered by British Columbia (Canada) in the North, by Idaho State on the East side, and by Oregon State in the South.
The state can be divided into 6 geographic land a [...] (Read Article)
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February 17 2012 - Missing Iditarod sled dog found near Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A lead dog for an Iditarod sled racing team missing for nearly a week in the woods of Anchorage has been found following a broad search effort by fans and supporters, race officials said on Tuesday. German Iditarod racer Silvia Furtwangler was reunited with her dog, Whistler on Monday, an Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race spokeswoman said. "She (Furtwangler) was just so ... |
February 17 2012 - Environmental Groups Seek to Stall Rail Spur
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the Alaska Railroad Corp. have joined to oppose a court challenge to the Surface Transportation Board’s approval of construction for the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension. |
February 17 2012 - Missing Iditarod dog lured into garage with food
Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Iditarod rookie Silvia Furtwangler walked the Chester Creek Trail greenbelt Saturday, waving her iPhone in the air. The tinny speakers blared a recording of the German musher's dog team howling and barking. |
February 11 2012 - Sandra Scott Travels: All Aboard – Train Rides Offer Great Views
Some trains are legendary such as the Alaskan trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks and the Australian Ghan that now goes from Darwin to Adelaide. There are many trains worldwide that offer excellent experiences. Some travel short distances while others cover a whole continent. Continue reading → |
February 10 2012 - Railroad plans to resume Tanana levee work in March
The Alaska Railroad plans to resume work on the Tanana River levee in March, according to a presentation to the Senate Finance Committee, part of the groundwork on the $188 million railroad bridge.... |
February 09 2012 - ANSI Welcomes New Members
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) proudly welcomed twenty new members in January 2012: AEGIS.net, Inc. Alaska Railroad Safety Department Elgin Community College Florida Finishing Trades Institute GeoEye James Seward Consultants, LLC K&S Associates, Inc. Kaiser Permanente Lakshmi Metal Tech LLC Messer Constructions Micro Motion Inc. Northeast Transformer Services Precast ... |
February 03 2012 - Snowdrifts send Alaska moose into deadly crashes
Heavy snow in Alaska is taking a deadly toll on moose as snowdrifts force the animals into detours on plowed roads and railroad tracks, prompting one group to seek a "moose emergency." |
February 03 2012 - Heavy snows cause 'moose emergency' concern in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb 1 (Reuters) Heavy snows in parts of Alaska are taking a deadly toll on moose as deep snowdrifts force the animals into hazardous detours on plowed roads and railroad tracks, prompting one group to seek declaration of a 'moose emergency.' |
February 03 2012 - 'Moose emergency' concern in Alaska
Heavy snows in parts of Alaska are taking a deadly toll on moose as deep snowdrifts force the animals into hazardous detours on plowed roads and railroad tracks, prompting one group to seek declaration of a “moose emergency.†|
January 31 2012 - Heavy snows cause "moose emergency" concern in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Heavy snows in parts of Alaska are taking a deadly toll on moose as deep snowdrifts force the animals into hazardous detours on plowed roads and railroad tracks, officials said on Tuesday, prompting one group to seek declaration of a "moose emergency." The ambling animals are then being killed in increasing numbers in high-speed rail and road collisions, state and ... |
January 29 2012 - Glaciers no obstacle for railroad along Copper River
Home of the trans-Alaska pipeline, Alaska has been the setting for a few epic engineering battles rendered against nature. The Million Dollar Bridge, spanning the lower Copper River, is a reminder of another improbable Alaska construction project. |
January 25 2012 - Deep snow may lead to record moose deaths on roads, tracks
When the snow is deep in Southcentral Alaska, moose are apt to relocate to flatland haunts that promise easier mobility and more opportunities for food. But that puts them in much closer contact with humans -- along with their cars and trains. |
January 24 2012 - Deep snow may lead to record moose traffic deaths
For moose, heavy snowfall means misery, and this winter is shaping up to be a deadly one. As of Jan. 20, 118 moose have been killed on Alaska Railroad tracks since October, according to a spokesman for the railroad. Road kills in the Mat-Su are also are near record levels. |
January 24 2012 - Deep snow boosts moose deaths on roads
When the snow is deep in Southcentral Alaska, moose are apt to relocate to flatland haunts that promise easier mobility and more opportunities for food. But that puts them in much closer contact with humans -- along with their cars and trains. |
January 21 2012 - Alaska snow
In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 photo, an Alaska Railroad plow clears the tracks along the Seward Highway next to Turnagain Arm near Bird in Anchorage, Alaska. |
January 14 2012 - Alaska's hike-in cabins for adventurers
These austere outposts, most maintained by the U.S. Forest Service, are scenically located along lakes, atop mountains or on coastal islands. At $25 to $45 a night, the Forest Service cabins are coveted rentals during Alaska's high season, when locals and tourists alike hit the trails. |
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