There's something inherently romantic about traveling by train. Perhaps it's the more relaxed pace of the journey or the nod to the past that you feel when stepping onto a historic train.

Whatever the reason, there's no denying that train travel is still sought after especially in North America where traveling by train is still considered to be an adventure.

If you're looking for a rail adventure to embark on this year, here are four cross-country train journeys to consider: