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The Brocken also sometimes called Blocksberg, is the highest peak of the Harz mountain range in Germany. This video is about riding the Brockenbahn, a magical narrow gauge steam engine in the Harz Mountains of Germany from Wernigerode to the Brocken.  

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad takes you through a remote corner of western North Carolina into river gorges, across fertile valleys and through tunnels carved through mountains.  

Climb on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for a unique experience that travels through some of the most beautiful, challenging and awe-inspiring landscapes on the East Coast of America. The railroad is located in the south-west corner of North Carolina in the town of Bryson City, nestled in the heart of the southern Appalachian mountains.  

Fort William is a small town on the banks of Loch Linnhe in the Western Highlands of Scotland, and at Fort William Station, a train known as The Jacobite, a fine steam locomotive, travels from Fort William to Mallaig. The West Highland Railway was one of the last lines to have been built in Scotland and was once used for commercial traffic. Today, the splendid Jacobite continues to be a sight to behold as it steams its way along one of the most beautiful rail roads in the world.  

From taking someone’s reserved seat to bringing stinky food onto a train. There are some unwritten rules of European train travel. A couple of additions for the UK: Some trains have “quiet carriages”. If you want to use your mobile phone, DO NOT do it in the quiet carriage as the people there may have reserved seats in it specifically to get away from this. Do not take someone’s reserved seat. The person whose seat you’re sitting in may have bought an Advance ticket to get a cheaper fare, and they CAN’T sit anywhere else. Advance tickets come with reservations [More]

The 760-millimetre track of the museum railway belonging to the Museum of Transportation was built in 1972. The terminus station is at the Fertőboz railway station and is operated by the GYSEV railway company. The 3,600-metre museum railway is popular both with the young and with adult railway lovers. Nagycenk is situated in the western part of Hungary, in between Budapest and Vienna, near the Hungarian-Austrian border. There is a unique Baroque castle that is now a museum. The building complex consists of three wings. The museum, bringing back the atmosphere of the past, has two major exhibitions. The one [More]

With the Himalayas in the background and terraced fields and streams; in the middle of this wonderful valley the Kangra Valley landscape has everything of fairy tales. The Kangra train, makes a journey of 164 kms from Pathankot to Joginder. These trains travel on narrow gauges over hundreds of breathtaking bridges in curves and tunnels that slowly meander through the captivating Himalayan countryside.  

If you like the idea of visiting one of Europe’s many traditional Christmas Markets, by far the best way to travel is by train. Join Lucy from www.greentraveller.co.uk as she visits the festive markets in the beautiful French cities of Strasbourg and Colmar.

First we have a video showcasing the spectacular views of the Catskill Mountain Railroad during fall foliage train rides! The ride is a magical adventure through the heart of the Catskill Mountains seeing the brightest of colours! Woodstock needs no introduction. People flock from all over the nation to experience the unique ambiance of this small place that has a big reputation. It is the essence of peace and love, hippies and free spirits, harmony and happiness. With a collection of wonderful eateries, specialty stores, and gift shops, Woodstock is a great spot for local exploration. Hey, you may even [More]

This review includes favourite scenes taken from heritage railways up and down the country. 2013 saw many highlights on the preserved scene, with the likes of the Blue King returning at Great Central Railway and the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railways Cotswold Steam Celebration gala, which was in aid of the railway overcoming two major embankment collapse disasters, And also East Lancashire’s re run of the Fifteen Guinea Special’ of August 11th 1968 with Britannia Pacific No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell. The review also captures footage taken from the Severn Valley Railway, Great Central Railway, East Lancashire Railway and Llangollen Railway. This [More]

ItaliaRail, the experts on train travel to, from and around Italy, have announced that winter schedules and rates for high-speed train travel throughout Italy and the rest of Europe, are now available. Trenitalia, Italy’s only national railway recently updated and released their schedules and prices for travel from December 15, 2013 through early spring 2014. Winter tickets for the Thello overnight train, which runs from Paris to popular destinations in Italy, are also now available. The timing is perfect for travellers wanting to tour Italy during the holiday season, or after, when air fares and rates on accommodations are at [More]

Sail through Poole Harbour, along the Jurassic Coast to Swanage and then step back in time as the steam railway takes you to Corfe Castle. A perfect combination!

This video was taken over the course of two days during the Cass Scenic Railroad’s annual Railfan Weekend hosted by the Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association. It follows a recreated log train up the mountain to Spruce, where it meets up with a pair of Western Maryland vintage diesels.

A journey from La Pas to Churchill, Manitoba. Crossing the Tundra on a 1700Km train journey that started in Winnipeg.