I had a great train trip with my godson on Amtrak's "Empire Builder" in the early 1970's when they were still using Great Northern cars and crews. These guys were not happy about Amtrak taking over GN's premier train, and acted as if Amtrak had never happened. Which was a good thing. All Vista-dome cars, broiled trout for dinner as we rode through Glacier National Park (when there were glaciers there) and into King Street station in Seattle right on time. Great way to travel with ten year olds.
seth