Title:
The best train journeys in the world
Author:
Publication Date:
2023
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Shelter Harbor Press, [2023]
©2023
Physical Description:
223 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
ISBN:
9781627951913
Abstract:
"Here are more than 40 of the best train journeys in the world that will appeal to railroad enthusiasts as well as armchair travelers! These journeys include: Fascinating destinations and routes, tourist lines as well as commuter trains, luxury travel with five-star hotel services, train travel in remote areas in the world, travel for all budgets and ages. Each train journey provides: Unusual or unique elements of the train, scenic images along each route, historical and technical notes, mapping of each route, practical tips and information" -- Page 4 of cover.
Contents:
Introduction -- The Americas : Aurora Winter Train ; Rocky Mountaineer ; The Canadian ; Empire Builder ; California Zephyr ; Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad ; Great Smoky Mountains Railroad ; El Chepe Express and Regional ; PeruRail and Inca Rail ; La Trochita -- Europe : Interrail Pass ; The Orient Express ; Bergensbanen ; Inlandsbanan ; Belmond British Pullman ; The Jacobite ; Harzer Schmalspurbahnen ; Heritage Steam Trams ; Rhaetian Railway ; El Transcantabrico ; Linha do Douro ; The Cévennes Steam Train ; Corsica Raiways ; Circumetnea Railway ; Trenino Verde ; The Golden Eagle Danube Express -- Africa : Madaraka Express ; Mukuba Express ; Fianarantsoa - Côte Est Railway ; Pride of Africa -- Asia : The Trans-Siberian Railway ; The Palace on Wheels ; The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway "Toy Train" ; Qinghai - Tibet Railway ; Reunification Express ; Tiger Express ; The "Stove Train" -- Oceania : The Ghan ; Great Southern ; Northern Explorer.
Language:
English
