The World's Great Railway Journeys (Fox Chapel Publishing) A Travel Guide to Scenic Luxury and Steam Trains Across 26 Iconic Rail Routes with Maps and Photography - Gift Coffee Table Book for Railfans

Take an unforgettable ride through the best rail routes found across the globe!Printed in a large-format, full-color coffee table edition, this handsome hardcover volume is designed to be browsed, displayed, and enjoyed for years to come. Rich photography, detailed maps, and informative route descriptions make it both a practical travel resource and a beautiful keepsake book.26 Iconic Rail Adventures: Includes legendary routes like the Trans-Siberian, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and the Indian PacificScenic, Luxury, and Steam-Powered Lines: From the Glacier Express in Switzerland to heritage steam journeys and luxurious cruise trainsWritten by Experienced Travel Writers: Each journey is described with vivid detail by authors who have personally taken the tripPacked with Practical Travel Tips: Includes travel information and contact details for planning your own railway adventureBeautifully Illustrated: Stunning photography and maps bring each route to life, making this a perfect gift for travelers and train enthusiasts alikeFrom legendary transcontinental adventures like the Trans-Siberian Railway, Australia's Indian Pacific, and The Canadian, to breathtaking mountain climbs and coastal views aboard the Glacier Express in Switzerland or the Settle & Carlisle in the UK, this fully illustrated guide celebrates the romance, grandeur, and variety of world-class train travel!This gorgeous train photo coffee table book features a diverse mix of steam-powered heritage lines, including France's Vivarais Line and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in the U.S., as well as luxury cruise trains like India's Royal Orient Express, Africa's Blue Train, and Spain's Al-Andalus. It also explores more daring routes through remote or dramatic terrain, from Puno to Cuzco in Peru, across the Khyber Pass, or from Beijing to Hanoi. You'll also discover breathtaking scenic rides through the Swiss Alps, the Peruvian Andes, and beyond. Of course, no collection would be complete without the most iconic of all: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express!This 160-page, large-format hardcover volume (10.25" x 11.75") includes approximately 150 color photographs and 25 route maps that help bring each journey to life. The journeys featured include routes across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, and South America, from the Swiss Alps and the Canadian Rockies to the Australian Outback and the Andes Mountains.Featuring expert commentary, this gift-worthy guide is perfect for:Train lovers and dedicated railfansBucket-list and armchair travelersRail history buffsPhotography fansEveryone dreaming of grand railway adventuresWhether you're a train enthusiast, a globe-trotting adventurer, or a dreamer drawn to the golden age of travel, The World's Great Railway Journeys is a compelling celebration of trains, landscapes, and the joy of the journey itself. Read more