Sentences with phrase «railway journeys through»

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.

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Matt Cole, Cubic Transportation Systems» president, said that the real goal was to develop a completely frictionless experience where the commuter would walk through a railway station or board a bus without having to make any physical gesture in order to pay for the journey.

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.

Your time in Whitby is free for you to perhaps visit the brooding abbey, explore the town's Dracula connections or simply wander through the maze of narrow cobbled lanes in this authentic fishing port's old town before our return journey on the preserved railway.

This morning we experience one of the highlights of our tour - a wintry journey on the stunning Brocken Railway through the snowy forests to the summit of the Brocken Mountain.

Their aim was to journey across Europe, through northern Africa and into Egypt by train, a daunting feat in the»70s, when border controls were flimsy and railway lines were years away from global standardisation.

The railway journeys we are talking about are railway adventures, where the train, the landscapes you travel through, and the final destinations, are all something very special indeed.

Here, at the amazing Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,332 feet, you can experience an audiovisual journey through the alpine world; stand on the observation platform to view the glaciers; and witness a panoramic view overlooking France, Germany, and Italy.

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.

Rail Discoveries customers also enjoy a memorable journey on the historic Ceres Railway line, through sprawling fruit orchards and past lush vineyards to Ceres Valley, in the heart of the Western Cape's farmlands; a truly magnificent experience and undoubtedly one of the most relaxing ways to experience the joys of this dynamic destination.

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.

Regularly regarded as one of the finest railway journeys in the world, the Flam Railway from Flåm to Myrdal in Norway, trundles past crystal waterfalls, through leafy canyons and over fjords to bring you the finest Norwegian landscapes onrailway journeys in the world, the Flam Railway from Flåm to Myrdal in Norway, trundles past crystal waterfalls, through leafy canyons and over fjords to bring you the finest Norwegian landscapes onRailway from Flåm to Myrdal in Norway, trundles past crystal waterfalls, through leafy canyons and over fjords to bring you the finest Norwegian landscapes on offer.

Travel by coach to the spa town of Cheltenham and board the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway for an atmospheric steam - hauled * journey across the Vale of Evesham and through the pretty Cotswolds» countryside.

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.

These two have journeyed on the Trans Siberian railway, Europe, Latin American and are now heading north through the Americas.

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.

After free time in the grand estate, we travel by coach to Welshpool station, where we board the steam hauled * Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway for a heritage journey through the heart of Wales.

From The Canadian to the Rocky Mountaineer and The Ocean, there are several famous trains and railway lines that journey through Canada, connecting Toronto in the east to Vancouver in the west.

Today we join the 71 mile long Rauma Railway for a spectacular journey through magnificent, contrasting landscape.

We join the Welsh Highland Railway for a wonderful journey by narrow gauge steam train * through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.

This required building seven kilometres of tunnels through the mountains, and means that over half of the railway journey is spent in tunnels through the mountain.

A number of smaller waterfalls are passed on the journey through the mountains, including Stoney Creek Falls, which passengers are treated to an excellent view of as the train crosses the curved lattice railway bridge just metres away from the flowing water.

From here, we continue to Devil's Bridge, where we join the steam - hauled * Vale of Rheidol Railway for a scenic journey through Welsh valleys to Aberystwyth.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest railway journeys in the world, this high - altitude trip through southern Norway links the old Hanseatic city of Bergen and the Norwegian capital, Oslo.

Step back through history on this special journey along the Thai - Burma Railway from Yangon to Bangkok.

Pichi Richi Railway rides All aboard the Afghan Express or the Pichi Richi Explorer for a charming rail journey through the glorious Flinders Ranges!

Journey through scenic countryside to the Bernese Overland for a ride on the Wengernalp rack railway...

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

Journey through the Somme and Burgundy, sampling the railway delights en route.

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.

Ghan, Great Southern Railway The Ghan, a train journey of a lifetime with exciting land tour destinations, travelling through outback Australia.

I'm from Australia and my husband and myself are planning a couple of trips through Europe and would love to do them by train — we're big fans of Michael Portillo's railway journeys.

Enjoy journeys on two magnificent railway lines as they pass through postcard winter landscapes of deep forests and frosty mountains.

If you can tear yourself away from Healesville Sanctuary, the historic Yarra Valley Railway offers 40 minute journeys through the Yarra Valley aboard a heritage train.

Travel the Harz Mountains, the highest range in northern Germany, by train on the Brocken and Selketal Railways for scenic journeys through spruce woodland and narrow valleys.

The train times its arrival to meet with the Flam railway, the steepest railway of its type in the world, the line drops 867 metres down to the town of Flam; past steep mountainside impressive waterfalls and through 20 tunnels it's clear to see why the Flam railway has been voted one of the world's best train journeys.

The city of Remagen is the starting point for journeys along the Ahr Valley Railway, the twenty - nine kilometre route passing through some of the region's finest scenery and stopping at many of its traditional villages.

The old railway line journeys through some of South Australia's most stunning wine country and bush scenery, so be sure to look out for the natives (animals that is).

Option One — Depart at 0900 approximately for Mount Gambier Railway Station to board the classic 1959 Limestone Coast Railway train for a relaxing journey through pine forests, prime farm country, magnificent Red Gums home to some unique Australian bird life and the areas premium wine growing region the Coonawarra.

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.

Haworth is also a stop on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, where guided tours of the station's historic engine sheds and journeys through Brontë Country by steam train are experiences not to be missed.

Kuranda Scenic Railway Travel between Cairns and Kuranda on a fascinating journey through the rainforest to enjoy fantastic views of deep ravines, dense rainforest, and beautiful waterfalls.

Winding its way through the ancient rainforests, dramatic gorges, and UNESCO World Heritage - listed landscapes of Queensland's tropical north, the Kuranda Scenic Railway is one of Australia's most spectacular train journeys.

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.

Fascinating series journeys across America's longest railway through the eyes of its passengers