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Empire State Railway Museum
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Tourist Trains 2004: Empire State Railway Museum’s Guide to Tourist Railroads and Museums
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Who doesn’t love the sound of a steam whistle, the clickety-clack of wheels over a rail joint, or the smell of smoke from a steam engine? Now anyone can relive North America’s railroading past with Tourist Trains 2004. Photographs, lists of locomotives, ticket prices, directions, and even trip times are included in this guide to more than 400 preserved and restored railroads and train museums. Conveniently arranged alphabetically by state or province, this resource is perfect for anyone who wants to experience railroading the way it used to be!
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