You might want to check out the following websites, if you're interested in taking the train in Europe and the States:

http://www.raileurope.com/us/ for European trains http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ for British trains http://www.renfe.com/ for Spanish trains http://www.sncf.com/ for French trains http://www.amtrak.com/ for American trains

Best regards, Sandy in Illinois