Welcome aboard to RailsNW. If you are planning a rail trip for your family, your friends, or just yourself in 2006, this buyer's guide will provide you with all the information you need. While the immense popularity of our trips ensures a spectacular rail adventure, it also illustrates the necessity of advance reservations. Contact RailsNW today to book your rail trip of choice.

Explore Canada's magnificent terrain on the Rocky Mountaineer, the 2005 winner of the "World's Leading Travel Experience by Train." The Rocky Mountaineer Fraser Discovery Route, making its debut in 2006, travels through British Columbia's historic gold-rush region and ends in the magnificent Canadian Rockies. The two-day, all daylight journey begins in Whistler and ends in Jasper, Alberta. With additional service to the beautiful cities of Kamloops, Banff, and Calgary, the Rocky Mountaineer is certain to have a trip for every traveler. Call RailsNW for help booking your next rail trip through beautiful western Canada.

Connect with the Rocky Mountaineer on the widely anticipated, new in 2006 Whistler Mountaineer. This rail adventure travels from the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver to the popular four-season resort of Whistler, British Columbia, affording views of ocean, river, and mountain along the way. This new route is certain to sell out quickly, so please contact RailsNW today to reserve your spot on the Whistler Mountaineer.

Discover Canada's Yoho and Banff National Parks onboard the Royal Canadian Pacific. Travel across expansive prairie and witness the majestic Rockies on the signature Royal Canadian Pacific Rockies Experience. Or, schedule one of three themed trips to suit your fancy: the Royal Fly Fishing Adventure, the Royal Clubhouse Golf Excursion, or the Royal Culinary Wine & Music Experience.

Experience the Alaskan Wilderness onboard the Alaska Railroad. The Coastal Discovery, the Denali Star, and the Glacier Discovery all depart daily from Anchorage from May through September. Choose from 2-3 day, 4-7 day, and 10-11 day tours, or let your imagination roam and customize your own. With a selection of four different travel classes, you are certain to find one perfectly suited to your travel needs.

The remote Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad winds through the stunning canyons and rivers of the San Juan National Forest. Tours, available year round, often sell out well in advance. We recommend booking early to ensure availability.

The Grand Canyon Railway is quite possibly the best railway trip for adults and families in the West. The trip departs from the original brick loading-platform at the Williams Depot, built in 1908 in the frontier town located in the mountains of Northern Arizona. From there, passengers travel in vintage 1923 Pullman coach cars or in the comfort of first class. Regardless of where they sit, passengers cannot escape the remarkable views of Arizona's diverse geological features and wildlife. Several different packages are offered, including the popular Canyon Limited and Senior Escape tours. With spring break just around the corner, contact RailsNW today to book your reservation on this popular, and often sold out, rail journey.

Onboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, you'll discover a worthwhile trip that is more than just the final destination. The adventure is in the journey itself. And from the moment you step onto this popular excursion train, embellished beautifully with bald eagle décor on its engines, you will recognize immediately the unique experience the Verde Canyon Railroad offers each passenger. Outside the train, the rugged scenery of high desert rock enchants, while onboard expert guides narrate about the history, archaeology, geology, wildlife, and Indian Lore of the Verde Canyon. The ideal location of the rail, above the heat of the desert and below the cold of Arizona's high country, make this a popular trip year round. Book your reservation today.

Travel in style on the American Orient Express, arguably the most exquisite, luxurious train in the world. Prepare to be treated like royalty, with an attentive staff of 30 catering to your needs while onboard. The refurbished fleet of rail cars, originating from the height of luxury rail travel, the 1940s and 1950s, creates a new level of contemporary comfort and grandeur. The American Orient Express is distinguished by the consistent quality and uniqueness of its North American tours. Choose from the American Southwest, Antebellum South, Best of the Canadian Rockies, Grand Trans Canada Rail Journey, Great Northwest and Rockies, National Parks of the West, and the Pacific Coast Culinary Adventure tours. With limited remaining spots for 2006, please call now for current availability. Refer to our website in late May for the dates for 2007.

The Copper Canyon, or “Sierra Tarahumara," is actually a series of six canyons that comprise a third of Chihuahua, Mexico's largest state. The canyons comprise over 25,000 square miles of land, making it four times the size of the Grand Canyon. Trips to visit Mexico's spectacular Copper Canyon can be easily tailored to suit every traveler's needs. The ChePe Train operates daily, running between Chihuahua to Los Mochis with several stops along the way. Opt for a daily trip, a one-way overnight tour, a roundtrip overnight tour, or an air/rail express trip.

Another option available for exploring this spectacular region is onboard the deluxe Sierra Madre Express. This eight day, seven night adventure departs from Tuscon, Arizona, and includes two nights at the famous “Posada Mirador" lodge in Divisadero and one night at the Hotel Mission in Cerocahui. The pleasant weather in Spring, Fall, and Winter make this trip incredibly popular from September through May. Book your reservations today to ensure a spot onboard the ChePe Train or the Sierra Madre Express.

The exceptionally comfortable accommodations of the Expreso Maya are reason enough to hop onboard. However, the intrigue of the Yucatan Peninsula has captivated passengers for decades. With several stops along the rail between Cancun and Villahermosa, as well as opportunities for guided and self-tours, no guest will return home disappointed. As the exclusive general sales agent for the Expreso Maya, RailsNW is delighted to make your reservation today. Our expert staff will be able to assist you in choosing the perfect tour for your Mexican getaway.

Travel onboard Australia's premiere passenger rail service. The Great Southern Railroad offers several spectacular routes through the land down under. Journey through the heart of Australia on the Ghan, with new expanded service from Adelaide to Darwin. Embark upon the adventure that spans the entire continent onboard the Indian Pacific. Or, hop from the wine country of Adelaide to the booming shopping and entertainment center of Melbourne onboard the Overlander.

The Queensland Rail offers coastal, tropical, and outback train explorations. Travel in relaxation onboard the long-running Sunlander, which runs from the tropical capital of Brisbane to Cairns, where the Great Barrier Reef meets the timeless Daintree wilderness. The innovativeTilt Train also offers service from Brisbane to Cairns twice a week, as well as between Brisbane and Rockhampton six times a week. For an experience in the Australian outback, hop onboard the Spirit of the Outback, the Inlander, or the Westlander. Witness the stunning allure of World Heritage Listed rainforest on the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Or, for an entirely unique experience, travel from the remote town of Normanton through the tough, inhospitable Gulf Country to the far flung Croydon, all the while onboard Australia's old “tin hare."

CountryLink is proud to show you the wonders of New South Wales, Brisbane and Melbourne. When you board one of the XPTs or the XPLORER, you can be confident that your trip in one of the world's best rail fleets will be an experience to remember. Through huge windows, the panorama and drama of the Australian landscape will unfold before you. Contact RailsNW today to book your next Australian rail adventure on CountryLink.

The best way to truly see the magnificent beauty that is New Zealand is by train. TranzScenic offers city to city rail trips throughout the country. On the North Island, the Overlander links Auckland with Wellington. On the South Island, the TranzCoastal links Picton and Christchurch, and the TranzAlpine provides daily service between Christchurch and Greymouth.

RailsNW provides you with plenty of affordable tour opportunities throughout New Zealand. Trips cover three distinct regions: North Island, South Island, and combination packages. Our packages include lodging, hotel transfers and a variety of transportation options. We can also arrange custom itineraries.