The Span of Alaska's Railways

Over three-quarters of a million people rode the Alaska rails in 2011, whether for breathtaking views from the trestles or to hop off the train at a remote flagstop for a hike to the family homestead. Alaska has just two operating railroads now, but its rich history of rail lines from Nome to Prince of Wales Island helped put the state on track to greater economic development and formation of its major population centers.