Travel by Train

The Best Train Journeys in the World

Franco Tanel

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Edizioni White Star
01 May 2023

Trains & railways: general interest; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides; Places & peoples: pictorial works

With upgraded trains and technology, well-thought- out experiences, and growing eco-consciousness, train travel is likely about to have a renaissance. Travel by Train offers those who are ready-to-go, 40 unique itineraries across five continents. Bonuses include insightful tips and practical advice for first-time train travellers. For those in need of dreaming, Travel by Train provides stimulating information about the historical and cultural significance of each route, as well as, the natural wonders one is likely to encounter. High quality photography evokes the imagination and stimulates the senses. Beyond being a common method of everyday commuting, travelling by train is increasingly becoming its own touristic experience and with good reason!

AUTHOR: Franco Tanel a journalist and photographer, started as a professional in 1979 with the D-Day Photo Agency. He is editor-in-chief of the Italian specialised trains periodical ""TuttoTreno"". Since 2009 he has been producing reportages, in Italy and abroad, for the bimonthly ""Railway Engineering"" published by Wegh Group.

By: Franco Tanel
Imprint: Edizioni White Star
Country of Publication: Italy
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 215mm,
Weight: 1.246kg
ISBN: 9788854419773
ISBN 10: 885441977X
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

INTRODUCTION 4 AMERICA Aurora Winter Train 6 Rocky Mountaineer 10 The Canadian 16 Empire Builder 22 California Zephyr 30 Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 36 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 40 Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacífico 44 Cusco – Agua Calientes and Cusco – Puno 50 La Trochita 56 EUROPE Interrail Pass 60 The Orient Express 62 The Bergen Line (Bergensbanen) 68 Inlandsbanan 74 Belmond British Pullman 78 The Jacobite 82 Harzer Schmalspurbahnen – The Harz Narrow Gauge Railways 90 Steam Trams on the Hoorn – Medemblik Heritage Railroad 100 Rhaetian Railway – Bernina Express and Glacier Express 104 El Transcantabrico 110 Linha Do Douro – The Douro Railroad Line 116 La Ligne des Cévennes 120 Corsica Railways 124 Circumetnea Railway 130 Trenino Verde, Sardinia 134 The Golden Eagle Danube Express 140 AFRICA “Madaraka Express” 144 Tazara Railway 148 Fianarantsoa – Côte Est Railway 152 Pride of Africa 156 ASIA The Trans-Siberian Railway 164 The Palace on Wheels 172 The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway “Toy Train” 180 Qinghai-Tibet Railway 184 Reunification Express 190 Tiger Express 196 Tsugaru Railway 200 OCEANIA The Ghan 204 Great Southern 210 Northern Explorer 216 PHOTO CREDITS 222 BIOGRAPHY 224

Franco Tanel a journalist and photographer, started as a professional in 1979 with the D-Day Photo Agency. He is editor-in-chief of the Italian specialized trains periodical TuttoTreno . Since 2009 he has been producing reportages, in Italy and abroad, for the bimonthly Railway Engineering published by Wegh Group.