World’s Great Railway Journeys

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The World’s Great Railway Journeys takes readers on anunforgettable ride through 26 of the most iconic, scenic, and thrilling railroutes across the globe. From legendary transcontinental adventures like the Trans-SiberianRailway, Australia’s Indian Pacific, and The Canadian, to breathtaking mountainclimbs and coastal views aboard the Glacier Express in Switzerland or the Settle& Carlisle in the UK, this beautifully illustrated guide celebrates theromance, grandeur, and variety of world-class train travel. The book features adiverse mix of steam-powered heritage lines, including France’s Vivarais Lineand the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in the U.S., as well as luxurycruise trains such as India’s Royal Orient Express, Africa’s Blue Train, and Spain’sAl-Andalus. It also explores more daring routes through remote or dramaticterrain, from Puno to Cuzco in Peru, across the Khyber Pass, or from Beijing toHanoi. Of course, no collection would be complete without the most iconic ofall: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, aglobe-trotting adventurer, or a dreamer drawn to the golden age of travel, TheWorld’s Great Railway Journeys is a compelling celebration of trains,landscapes, and the joy of the journey itself.