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Jim Loomis
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Much of Jim Loomis' freelance writing is travel oriented and a good share of that is about his particular passion: long-distance train travel. Jim has crossed North America by train more than two dozen times and over every route. He is also the author of All Aboard! The Complete North American Train Travel Guide. The former owner of a Honolulu advertising agency, Jim is now retired and lives on Maui.

Articles by this Author...

Coast-to-Coast Across Canada... 4,000 Miles by Rail

Written By Jim Loomis | Published April 9, 2009 | Not Yet Rated

In the broad protected harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, General Sir William Howe organized the invasion fleet that captured New York City in 1776.
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Finding a Dream in an Iowa Cornfield

Written By Jim Loomis | Published April 2, 2007 | Not Yet Rated

Dyersville, Iowa, with a population of just over 4,000 souls, lies in the eastern part of the state some 30 miles from Dubuque and well off the beaten path.
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Canyons, Curveballs and Cornfields

Written By Jim Loomis | Published January 23, 2007 | Not Yet Rated

Amtrak's Train #4, the daily Southwest Chief, departs Los Angeles on time at 6:45 p.m., beginning a two-day, 2,200 mile journey to Chicago.
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