Train Routes Showing Off The Scenic American Backcountry

Above, the Southwest Chief arrives at Gallup Station. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One mode of travel that I've always found enjoyable and that is train travel.

Whether it is a steam locomotive in San Juan Mountains of Colorado or a cross-country ride aboard the Southwest Chief or a high speed Shinkansen in Japan, they all have been enjoyable.

TheTravel has an article on ten train routes showing off the scenic American backcountry.

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Is there anything not to love about train travel? Think about it. The whistles from the steam engines, clickety-clack sounds, and beautiful scenery all make for a fun ride, and someone else is doing the driving.

The world is full of things that instantly gratify people, and certainly, enjoying leisurely travel along one of the scenic sleeper train routes in the US is one of them. So, enjoying a slow ride can be an incredible experience. Whether doing a day trip or a long-distance journey, train rides are the best way to explore an area without rushing.

But which routes should one explore in the Backcountry? Here are the ten train journeys to take in this part of America.

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