Private train cars may seem like a relic of the past, but for some rail fans, nothing beats having — or renting — your own sleeper car.

Amtrak's Superliner Roomette is the most affordable sleeping compartment on long-distance western routes, and it comes packed with more than most people expect. For a starting price of around $300, ...

A traveler spends approximately 46 hours aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder, covering 2,257 miles from Chicago to Portland in a private sleeper compartment. The journey crosses eight states and features ...

I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains between NYC and Miami, 15 on one from Denver to Salt Lake City, and 53 hours on the longest ...

Bob Johnston, who has covered Amtrak for Trains for 35 years and has ridden trains all over the world, is not easily impressed. So it was an encouraging sign when he returned from the Pacific ...

You booked a sleeper train expecting a made bed, a hushed room and a little rolling-hotel magic. What many first-timers get ...