For historical interest and family fun, it"s hard to beat the tourist train. These unique vehicles offer a welcome respite from frenetic vacation venues, as visitors can relax and experience the pleasures of a bygone era. This comprehensive guide to North American tourist train sites features everything from dinner trains and steam excursions to urban trolleys and fascinating museums. Full-page reviews cover more than 175 popular excursion trains and railroad museums. Each review, written by a Trains magazine editor or contributor who has actually been there, provides a detailed look at the site and offers practical tips on what’s worth doing, when to go, and how to get there. The guidebook also lists almost 250 additional train rides, museums, and historical depots of interest for rail fans. The included discount card makes this book an even better buy.