There’s nothing quite like seeing the world aboard a luxury train.
Long before there were bullet trains and high-speed light rail systems, people experimented with creating super-streamlined trains that could whisk people across the country in Googie splendor. In some alternate universe, these streamlined trains of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s are still in service.
HS2 ltd, the company responsible for developing the UK’s new high-speed rail network, has announced that five manufacturers are in the running to build the 225mph trains that will run on the new high-speed rail network.
The showman's personal train car was full of stained glass, chandeliers, lavish furniture, and elaborate moldings.
Making China's high speed rail dreams come true, CSR and Bombardier Sifang produce bullet trains "made in Qingdao". | Qingdao China | QINGDAO(nese)
Santa Fe train No. 188 slams through Ethel, Missouri, at 1:11 p.m. on June 16, 1990 with three new EMD GP60Ms leading the way. The third locomotive in the consist is No. 111 on its first trip west on the railway.
Baltimore & Ohio freight train on the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad … “about to cross Conrail’s ex-Pennsylvania Railroad (PCC&StL) ‘Panhandle’ Chicago-Columbus, OH main line. The train...
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Funny, odd, and interesting images to break up the mundane.
The 'secret' Orient Express formed of genuine heritage cars is based in Paris and is used exclusively by SNCF French railways for its supported charites and for its own corporate use. The Pullman Orient Express is an authentic train in the style of the genuine Orient Express. The decor, staff uniforms and cuisine are faithful to the original 1920s / 1930s trains.
Train Chartering supplies charter trains in Switzerland, such as this one on the Golden Pass line, with its spectacular views.
Private Rail Cars offers tailored jounreys in selected countries, such as in Canada, where we have access to heritage rail cars that can be attached to the rear of scheduled train services.
Rail passengers in South Wales are benefitting this week from the first electric trains to service Cardiff Central following the completion of electrification works on the railway between Cardiff Central and London Paddington.
A few weeks ago, I was offered to go across Canada from Toronto to Vancouver Via Rail's The Canadian train along with 4 other bloggers
Steam engine train
Traveling Islander Jay at 5 years old in 1983 going for a VIA Rail Train Trip. Memory number 4 will melt your heart! Memory number 5 is just funny!
FRANCE: The first completed power car for SNCF’s future TGV M trainsets was unveiled at Alstom’s Belfort workshops on May 26.
Cruise train on Kyushu island, Japan. Seven Stars in Kyushu is decorated with various woods and fabrics. Passengers are welcomed by a fusion of Japanese and Western and of old and new styles. The lounge car has a bar counter and also sofas and rotating chairs for passengers to sit and relax whilst listening to live piano performances. It also has a large observation window. The spacious guest rooms include the “Deluxe Suites,” with 2 suites per carriage, and the “Suites,” with 3 suites per carriage, all with private bathrooms.
Paris possède un réseau dense de transports en commun, ici le tout nouveau tramway sur le boulevard des Maréchaux.
The Budd Company made a big splash in the railroad industry during the 1930s when it essentially helped to usher in the streamliner era with its classic fluted stainless steel designs.
new cars and improvements on Amtrak
(first posted 7/8/2017) Don’t let people tell you British Rail was a slow, stodgy and conservative organisation, unable to adapt and change with the times. Well, not all […]
JUNE 17th 2017 Departure. A hotel rolling through the beautiful Japanese landscape.
About two dozen classic carriages around the country offer time travel by train.
The new LMS streamlined locomotive, Duchess of Gloucester, leaves Euston Station in London on her first long distance journey, 8th June 1938. She is transporting fifteen German railway experts to a...
