Once chilly conditions set in during the winter months, it's completely relatable to turn to the comfort of your home instead of venturing outdoors. The beauty of freshly fallen snow across wooded ...

For many baby boomers, and some younger folks as well, the December holidays are synonymous with model trains. Many in the postwar generation grew up with Lionel or American Flyer rolling stock ...

Consider going on a snowy train ride across the US or Europe this winter. Many operators provide discounts for children. Amtrak's California Zephyr and the Glacier Express in Europe are among BI's ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As ...

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) - This year’s Bavarian Festival in Frankenmuth will have a look at the old country. The Great Lakes Chapter of European Train Enthusiasts will be showing off their H0 gauge ...

When it comes to winter escapes in cold weather destinations, Switzerland’s Glacier Express offers an unrivalled experience. Dubbed the world’s slowest express train (it is an eight-hour experience, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In the weeks before Christmas, when Santa Claus isn’t flying his sleigh around the world, he’s traveling by train in Hood River. The Mt. Hood Christmas Train has been ...