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High Definition shots of rail cruising on some of Switzerland’s most scenic routes in the Alps. Christmas week 2004. Bernina, Glacier Express, Mont-Blanc Express, Golden Pass Line etc. View from Hotel in St. Moritz. Ed Waldrup camera, Don Smith editor. My favourite is the Albula and Bernina route. Favourite place is Bergün, Switzerland.

The ‘Sense of Heritage’ is all about iconic train, legendary railway line and World Heritage City. The Viceroy Special vintage train adds glamour to the historic journey to the hill capital of Sri Lanka. Combining Edwardian splendor with modern luxury, this authentic train has captured the imagination of many train enthusiasts and fans. It threads its way through majestic scenery and engineering marvel along its way to Kandy. Luxury seating and dining at your table ensures that you won’t miss a single minute of the spectacular views. The journey begins from the Fort Railway Station, a symbol of colonial architecture [More]

Any one of these amazing trips would be an unforgettable experience. 1. Trans-Siberian Express The classic journey of 9288 kilometres linking Moscow and Vladivostok, passing through 8 time zones. On board the Golden Eagle, you will be transported back to the age of romance as you wend your way across the Russian steppes to the Sea of Japan, all in unprecedented luxury. Discover one of the most remote parts of the world, passing beautiful scenery as you journey between amazing cities and discover fascinating histories.   2. Orient Express – London to Venice The fabled Orient Express train brings a [More]

Trains are for more than just people who are scared of flying, it is an enjoyable way to travel.

Footage of the Orange Blossom Cannonball tourist Train in Tavares Florida. Tourist Trains Guidebook Boasting more full-page reviews than previous years and thoroughly updated and accurized, this third edition of the Tourist Trains Guidebook, gives train fans and those who like to travel a detailed look at 175 of the most popular train attractions in North America.

If you want to see the countryside and its many shades, traveling by train is one way to do it without having to worry about the cost of gas, reading a map, or taking alternative routes. When you board a train, you will be able to put your luggage away and relax in a cozy seat near the window. With snack cars, sleeping cars, and dining cars, traveling by train takes away the anxiety of travel and leaves you with some great vacation memories.

Rovos Rail officially the most luxurious train in the world which provides luxury train travel and tours. www.rovos.com

Rocky Mountaineer Vacations offers year-round vacation packages to the most unique regions of Canada and four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta. Best known for the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer train, a two-day, all daylight rail journey between Canada’s West and the Canadian Rockies, the company also offers trips onboard the new Whistler Mountaineer train, which is a daily three-hour experience between North Vancouver and Whistler, BC.

The GoldenPass Line is a train line in the Swiss Alps which connects Montreux to Lucerne. This video shows you the climb out of Montreux on the panoramic train with Lake Geneva in the background. There is beautiful mountain scenery throughout the journey.  

America by Rail presents train tours to exciting destinations throughout North America and beyond. All tours are fully escorted. Discover the best way to see America! http://www.americabyrail.com

One of the most spectacular ways to cross the Alps. The Bernina Express is the highest and steepest train that runs in Switzerland. This winding mountain railway connects northern and southern Europe without the use of any toothed-wheel mechanism. A particular high-point of the ride is the panoramic view from the Bernina Express, as it passes mighty glaciers. The train makes short work of the 55 Tunnels, 196 bridges and slopes of up to 70 millimetres per metre of incline that are found along its route. The physical high-point of the RhB is Ospizio Bernina, at 2,253 metres above sea [More]

The Glacier Express is a train which connects the two major mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. It is not an “express” in the sense of being a high-speed train but rather in the sense that it provides a one-seat ride for a long duration travel. In fact it has the reputation of being the slowest express train in the world. It takes 7.5 hours to journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass on the highest point at 2,033 m (6,670 ft) in altitude. The entire line is metre gauge [More]

This was a long running BBC series. The best way to go across North America in 1980 was by train. However it is worth noting this journey cannot be duplicated today as the Broadway limited stopped running in 1995. Today you cross upstate New York via Albany and Buffalo, rather than crossing Pennsylvania through Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

The Luxury Train Club, the concierge for quality rail travel, unveils the Maharajas Express, including train fares and dates until 2014. The Maharajas Express is arguably the most perfect of the Indian luxury trains, taking travellers back to a bygone age, whilst maintaining modern comforts. Along with exquisite dining and lounge cars, there is a choice of luxurious cabins, all with large panoramic windows and attached bathrooms. The Maharajas Express has a total capacity of just 88 passengers, which, combined with a substantial crew, ensures excellent service throughout the train. The itineraries selected by the Luxury Train Club include: Heritage [More]