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The first of today's railway journeys takes us around Lake Brienz to the aptly named city of Interlaken - its location is exactly between two lakes, Thun and Brienz.

Not exact matches

London has the oldest underground railway service in the world, and the Tube took people on over a billion journeys last year.

Factory Rated: Not rated The lowdown: An IMAX presentation that takes visitors on a steam train journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies and offers a look at the building of the first transcontinental railway.

The railway was extended to Dolygaer in 1995 and in april 2014 extended further again and now reaches torpantau high in the Becon beacons, making it a 10 mile round journey taking in beautiful scenery.

This novel takes the reader on a train journey where any boredom is dispelled by the stories that four strangers in a railway carriage relate, stories that involve trains (both real and of the art variety) and lovers (variously realised, possibly dangerous and unrequited).

Make sure you check out the Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of Australia's most iconic rail journeys and take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a completely different view of the rainforest.

A spectacular escorted tour combining luxury coach and railway journeys, lake and fjord cruises, taking in everything from city slicking and quaint township sophistication to New Zealand's stunning...

Built more than 120 years ago the Kuranda Scenic Railway is a two - hour journey taking you past the mountainous walls of the Barron Gorge National Park, through 15 hand carved, solid granite rock tunnels, 37 bridges and past tumbling rainforest waterfalls.

The Journey: It takes 33 minutes to get here via Europe's highest outdoor cogwheel railway, with cars that glide up over almost completely vertical mountain terrain.

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You then enjoy a journey on the Selketal narrow - gauge railway, which is operated by steam and diesel engines, and takes us through the beautiful scenery of the Harz Mountains.

The railway is recognised as the longest narrow - gauge vintage railway in the British Isles, taking you on a 17 - mile journey through glorious countryside, across gorsetopped hills and along the stunning coastline of the east coast on its way to Douglas.

The final part of our journey on the Glacier Express takes us through expansive vineyards that line the surrounding hillsides to the small town of Brig.. Here we take the local railway for a wonderful journey over the imposing Kander Viaduct, through the old Lotschberg tunnel and past soaring mountain peaks to the town of Kandersteg.

Today Trans - Siberian railway journeys begin at midnight in Moscow and take eight days to travel the six thousand miles.

The wild, rugged and rocky landscape of the glorious Graubünden region is waiting to be discovered, with superb railway journeys available from Chur that take you over, around and across the dramatic valleys that make this one of Switzerland's most attractive cantons.

Boarding the Steam Train at Hogsmeade Railway Station or in Grosmont for Pickering is possibly the most exciting way to enjoy a nostalgic journey across the Moors, taking in the amazing scenery from a different perspective travelling in restored heritage carriages.

From here you can take a fabulous journey into the mountains by cog railway to Rochers de Naye, one of Switzerland's most beautiful viewpoints.

You have free time in here to explore and you may like to take a journey on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway.

Today we take a journey by steam train on the narrow - gauge Pinzgau Railway, an archetypal rural railway which runs between Zell am See and the village of MittRailway, an archetypal rural railway which runs between Zell am See and the village of Mittrailway which runs between Zell am See and the village of Mittersill.

Take two steam - hauled train journeys into the countryside aboard the Severn Valley Railway and Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway.

Journey to the highest railway station in Europe, travel up the Schilthorn and take time to revel in the charm of the festive season.

Breathtaking scenery and fantastic journeys by mainline and steam railways; this tour takes in the very best of northern Scotland from our base in Inverness - the gateway to your Highland adventure.

After breakfast this morning, we transfer by coach to Settle railway station where we take a journey on the famous Settle & Carlisle Line (Standard Class).

Asia offers some of the world's truly iconic railway journeys, which take in the continent's magnificent sights and rich cultural heritage.

Scotland excels at scenic railway journeys, and the route taken by the Jacobite Steam Train along part of the West Highland Railway and the Mallaig Extension Railway is widely regarded as one of the railway journeys, and the route taken by the Jacobite Steam Train along part of the West Highland Railway and the Mallaig Extension Railway is widely regarded as one of the Railway and the Mallaig Extension Railway is widely regarded as one of the Railway is widely regarded as one of the finest.

Our journey takes us across the border and travelling via Basel, we join the superb Swiss railway network, famous for its efficiency and punctuality.

The wild, rugged and rocky landscape of the glorious Graubünden region is waiting to be discovered, with superb railway journeys available from Chur that take you over, around and across the dramatic valleys that make this one of the most attractive cantons in Switzerland.

This 7 - night itinerary highlights the best of Mexico City and then takes you on one of the world's greatest railway journeys through the Copper Canyon.

Discover Zermatt by mountain railway, visit beautiful Interlaken, take a journey on the Bernina Express and explore the Alps at your own pace during this popular mountain holiday.

If you'd like to spend a bit more time exploring the sights of Mongolia and Russia on your Trans - Siberian Railway journey, why not take a look at one of our private tours which can be built into your trip for a special tailormade holiday.

Alternatively, take the original Trans - Siberian Railway journey from Moscow through to Vladivostok on our epic 19 day adventure.

Our heads spin dizzily on the Flam Railway, rated one of «the world's most incredible train journeys,» as we take in postcard - worthy views of storybook houses, tumbling waterfalls and craggy mountains.

Passengers on the Isle of Man Steam Railway are taken on a scenic journey through verdant countryside and along the spectacular southern coastline in vintage carriages hauled by original steam locomotives bought for the railway in the late 19th and early 20th cenRailway are taken on a scenic journey through verdant countryside and along the spectacular southern coastline in vintage carriages hauled by original steam locomotives bought for the railway in the late 19th and early 20th cenrailway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

If you like railway travel, this journey will be one of the most exciting railway journeys you will ever take.

Take a journey on the Victorian steam railway, which still runs with its original locomotive and carriages dating back to 1874.

This journey takes just under an hour, but is a must for railway enthusiasts and those wanting to learn a little more about the history of steam locomotives.

On reaching Coimbatore, take a transfer to the airport / railway station and depart for your onward journey.

Another new for 2018 holiday is the seven day Isle of Skye & Great Highland Railway Journeys break, where the breath - taking scenery of this beautiful island is combined with one of the most iconic railways in the world.

From Hsipaw we took the train to Pyin Oo Lwin — a fantastic journey over the Gokteik Viaduct (named one of the must do railway journeys in the world)

The IRT Society's Best - Loved Railway Journeys ® is our «wish book» of The World's Top 25 Trains ® and the best trips to take on them.

This isn't the only train that passes through large sections of spectacular mountain scenery, as Switzerland has a wide range to choose from - take the Jungfrau Express to the highest railway station in Europe for iconic views, or board the Mont Blanc Express, for fantastic scenes of the Alps on a journey that takes in Switzerland and France in one charming swoop.

On Boxing Day, embark on a journey on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway, taking you on an enthralling journey through the idyllic Cotswolds to Cheltenham.

Our rail holidays in England feature journeys on renowned heritage railways which travel through breath - taking scenery, offering you the chance to witness parts of England that are normally only accessible to the most avid walkers.

This afternoon we take a journey on the Weardale Railway, a heritage line which offers stunning views over the picturesque landscape.

Enjoy breath - taking journeys on famous heritage railways such as the Bernina Express or Glacier Express, and discover iconic vistas and regions of dramatic countryside inaccessible to any other means of transport.

After a day at leisure, Day 5 features a journey on the Núria Valley Rack Railway which takes you into the Núria Valley itself.

Discover the joys of Salzburg and take a journey on the Zillertalbahn Railway.

On reaching Jaipur, take a transfer to the airport / railway station to continue with your onward journey.

Travellers can take the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which is a picturesque one - and - a-half hour journey through some of North Queensland's most iconic natural landscapes.

A popular attraction is the railways; The Ffestiniog Railway takes you on a 13 1/2 - mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog.