Great Scenic Railway Journeys 30th Anniversary Special

PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Sunday, Aug. 20, at 11 AM
Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 2 AM
Saturday, Aug. 26, at noon
Sunday, Aug. 27, at 4 AM

GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL gives you access to some of America's best railway adventures, from the Rocky Mountaineer to the Skyrail. More than just a tour, these stories offer a glimpse into our nation’s railroad history and explore how railroads defined the spirit of North America, creating a new industry and rewriting the history of transportation.

Hop aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for the unique experience of train travel with vista dome cars. This one-of-a-kind train allows for unparalleled views of the American west. Or, tour Canada via the legendary Canadian rail line, which spans from the Atlantic to the Pacific and offers non-stop views of the country’s majestic scenery.

If you want to head back in time, visit the East Broad Top railway of Pennsylvania. Time is frozen when you take a journey on this railway, which allows first-hand access to what a railroad used to be like in 1872. A national historic landmark, the trains on this line recently received a full renovation.

The special also offers access to the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, a breathtaking journey by steam along the ocean’s edge; the Reading Blue Northern Railroad, a quaint tour through Pennsylvania that includes a stop at Jim Thorpe, PA, the final resting place of Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe; and the Potamic Eagle Scenic Railway, which includes some fantastic view of bald eagles in nature.