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Roanoke Amtrak

Amtrak offers special 40th anniversary models

In celebration of its 40th anniversary (1971-2011), Amtrak is offering exclusive HO scale model trains in Heritage paint schemes.This first-time...
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Amtrak service to Lynchburg and Norfolk ending Sept 30th?

Roanoke's dream of Amtrak service could evaporate if the House GOP members have their way on the 2012 budget.Despite record-breaking Amtrak...
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Passenger trains to depart Roanoke this fall

Passenger trains will once again depart Roanoke this fall as the Norfolk& Western Historical Society (NWHS) and the Roanoke Chapter of the...
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Model Amtrak's F40PH

Amtrak will be celebrating their 40th Birthday on May 1, 2011 as "America's Railroad". While Amtrak has not served Roanoke directly...
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Modeling Amtrak's Acela high-speed train

Amtrak's Acela which operates from Washington, D.C. to Boston, MA is the fast operating passenger train in the United States.The Acela operates...
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Amtrak celebrates 40 years as America’s Railroad

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Amtrak, a special exhibit train will be touring the country. The free exhibit showcases rail travel over...
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Celebrate National Train Day 2012 on May 12th

The 5th Annual National Train Day is May 12, 2012 sponsored by Amtrak.Across the United States, cities and communities will be hosting events which...
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Rising fuel costs make rail travel an affordable vacation option

The steady rise in fuel prices sweeping the country is making travelers rethink their summer travel plans as they begin to consider the increased...
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Amtrak exhibit train to vist Biden Station in Wilmington

Wilmington, Delaware is the home to the Amtrak Consolidated National Operations Center which is the nerve-center for Amtrak operations. It is also...
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Amtrak Exhibit Train visits Charleston, South Carolina March 24 and 25

The popular 40th Anniversary Exhibit train fromAmtrakwill be making its' only visit in the Palmetto State of South Carolina this weekend in...
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