Here’s everything I've learned about exploring the Last Frontier by train—from the different carriages and routes available to the best places to stop. The Alaska Railroad offers five ...

A map displaying construction progress of the Alaska Railroad in 1919. (Alaskan Engineering Commission via Boston Public Library) The Alaska Railroad route was technically completed more than a ...

What is the most scenic train route on the Alaska Railroad? The most scenic train route would be the Coastal Classic route. These trains go from Anchorage to Whittier (or vice versa).

Erin Kirkland In a city raised with the birth of its railroad system, it should come as no surprise that Anchorage's historic train depot marks the gateway to further Alaska adventures.