Postcards and Trains

About the Book

Postcards stand for travel destinations and sites, while Trains refers to the experience of traveling via train. Postcards and Trains- Travel USA by Train is a complete travel guide and travel reference, with comprehensive destinations, accommodations, and transportation information. This book focuses mainly on destinations a traveler will experience while following the path of US train travel routes. Unlike other train travel books, which mostly focus on the train itself, the focal points of this book are the destinations and the unique opportunities of train travel.

Postcards and Trains details more than 500 destinations (cities, towns, national parks and natural wonders) and covers all 48 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, the book includes 4 main parts: Facts about the US, Facts about US Train Travel, Tips for Travelers, and the Train Travel Destinations. The latter part includes destination backgrounds, local transportation, places to see, what to expect, list of accommodations, etc. In addition there are illustrations, US and State Maps, US Train Route Maps, a rich photo collection of destination highlights, and a list of useful websites and telephone numbers. In the "Useful Information and Tips" section, among many other tips, there is information on Railroad Parks and Museum in the US and list of US train sales representative worldwide.

About the Author

JC Gacilo has a degree, awards, and academic honors in Tourism and a Master in Business Administration. He has worked in entertainment, education, and various tourism industries internationally and has attended various international tourism training events and seminars. He is a member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Young Tourism Professionals (PATAYTP) and a supporter of the US Association of Train Travel (Chicago).

Mr. Gacilo speaks several languages and has traveled the world extensively. In preparation to write this book he spent more than a year traveling the United States by train, visiting 48 States, major cities, towns, and national parks logging more than 35,000 miles of US train travel. He is currently living and working as Market Analyst in Los Angeles, California, and pursuing a degree in law.