A Luxury Hotel On tracks: Japan To Get Two New Trains Giving A High End Travelling Experience

Japan‘s rail travel will hit new heights of luxury next year with the launch of new cruise trains by JR East and JR West. The demand for both routes is expected to outstrip supply as the rail cars compare favourably with the luxury of top class hotels.

The train will run through unspoiled West Japan.

Twilight Express Mizukaze will run through the unspoiled landscape of West Japan. The trips will embark from Kyoto, Osaka and Shimonoseki and will be ten-cars long. Included on the Express are six sleeper cars, two sightseeing carriages, a dining car and a lounge car.

The train will have 17 lavish rooms or carriages

The train will have a capacity of 30 passengers. Top-class chefs will oversee the exclusive menus showcasing a variety of ingredients from along the route. All will be prepared from fresh produce while on board. Mizutake passengers will be able to savour as well as gain a deeper appreciation of washoku and other cuisine from the region through the specially designed menus.

A bath made of Japanese cypress will be in the highest grade suite

The other luxury train, JR East, ‘Train Suite Shiki-Shima’ will offer luxury trips from Tokyo’s Ueno station through Tohoku and up into Hokkaido. It will showcase a unique view of Japan’s beautiful natural scenery as well as the local foods, arts and crafts of each region. Passengers will be able to disembark from the train to explore areas along the route. This train will also comprise ten cars, with four being dedicated to dining lounge, and viewing areas.

The train will launch in 2017

It will have no more than 34 passengers for the 17 luxurious rooms in the six sleeping cars.  A bath in the top-grade suite will be made of Japanese cypress. For the four day/three night and two day/one night train cruises will start from just under St£2,000. Shiki-shima will begin operations next May.

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Europe’s Top 5 Scenic Rail Journeys

Railbookers, custom made rail vacation specialists, share their top recommendations for scenic rail journeys in Europe. For more information call 1-888-829-3040, or visit www.railbookers.com. Railbookers are also offering a 5% discount on 2016 vacations when booked before August 31 2015.* Swiss Lakes and Mountains Switzerland is a treasure trove of scenic railway journeys. In the summer months the verdant pastures roll lusciously from the edge of the tracks into the horizon, in the winter the country unfolds like a veritable Narnia. Travel from Montreux to Interlaken on the Golden Pass Line. Rise up over Lake Geneva, gaze in wonder at the Swiss Riviera, travel through a mountain tunnel and coast through resorts like Gstaad and Châteaux d’Oex. Hit the high point (over 4.000 feet) before Zweisimmen and snake through the Simme Valley. Perhaps layover in Interlaken and take a route to Europe’s highest railroad station at the summit of Jungfraujoch. Norway in a Nutshell This is a route with no ‘off season’: snow-dusted in winter, set ablaze by autumn hues, sleepy in the spring and sparkling in the summer. Norway in a nutshell combines the Bergen Railroad, the Flam railroad, the Aurlandsfjord, the Nærøyfjord and the Stalheimskleiva road. Hard to pronounce, easier to enjoy, the route is possible in a day but turning it into a vacation with a night or two in Oslo is well worthwhile. From Oslo it is full steam ahead over the Flam railroad, descending deep into the fjord along the world’s steepest regular-track railroad. You drop over 2,000 feet in an hour as the panorama shifts from grand mountains to sparkling waterfalls – it’s a short journey, but there will not be a second to take your eyes off the window! London to Fort William Arrive at London's Euston station after a days sight-seeing, doze off after a “wee dram” of whiskey and wake up the next morning across the border. It is civilized, time-effective and harks back to a different, more romantic era. And then there is the scenery. Fall asleep traversing London’s suburbia and wake up seemingly in the middle of nowhere, the sun glinting through the blinds and deer bounding past the window. After exploring Fort William, the real treat begins. Often voted one of the world’s most picturesque rail journey, you will catch glimpses of crofter’s cottages, tiny churches, the pristine coastline and deep green mountain panoramas, before crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct famous for its starring role in the Harry Potter movies. Germany’s Rhineland Catch the train from London to Brussels and change onto a high speed train to Cologne before crossing into Germany. Board a train winding down the Rhine Valley through luscious greenery to Koblenz, abundant with palaces, churches, fountains and a real ‘old world’ charm. Cruise down the river or take a daytrip to historic Rudesheim, before heading up the Moselle. The tracks are paved through the heart of the Rhineland-Palatinate and trace the river banks along the Moselle Stretch from Koblenz to Trier – Germany’s oldest city – which boasts a UNESCO-listed Cathedral and a picture perfect market square. After you have explored, continue on to the fairytale landscapes of Luxembourg to complete your vacation. Munich to Verona via the Brenner Pass Combine some of Europe’s most stunning cities with rail travel as scenic as any of Europe has to offer. The Bavarian capital of Munich plays host to every charming Alpine cliché imaginable, which of course means you will find the finest surrounding mountain passes. There are fast trains that will take you from here to the Austrian skiing capital of Innsbruck, but why sacrifice scenery in favor of time when you are on vacation? Skirt around the bases of the Alps, meander past glittering lakes and glide through the resort town of Garmsich-Partenkirchen on the regional train instead. Lap up the snow dusted, mountainous views before taking to the tracks once more, this time past the vineyards and mountains of the Brenner pass to Verona.

Royal Launch For New Golden Eagle Danube Express Train

NEWS RELEASE

THE NEW ‘GOLDEN EAGLE DANUBE EXPRESS’ LUXURY TRAIN

TO RECEIVE A BRITISH ROYAL SEND-OFF IN BUDAPEST

·         HRH Prince Michael of Kent launches new luxury train in Budapest

·         Speaks of passion for rail travel at historic Rail Museum in Budapest

·         The Venice-Simplon Orient Express and Golden Eagle Danube Express scheduled to be arriving and departing in Venice simultaneously

HRH Prince Michael of Kent, who once described driving the steam-hauled Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express launch train in Moscow as one of the most exciting moments in his life, is to launch a gleaming new Anglo-Hungarian-owned and British-operated train in the Hungarian capital of Budapest, the Golden Eagle Danube Express, on Saturday 2 May.

The Royal launch will take place before a brief run between Budapest ’s Nyugati station and the Hungarian Railway Museum and Park and will depart the following day (May 3) on its official inaugural journey to Venice operated by Golden Eagle Luxury Trains. [Photographers are invited to picture His Royal Highness at the Railway Museum as he leans out of the window of the steam locomotive that will haul the new train for the first or last hour of most journeys.] Other celebrations include an evening reception in honour of the Royal couple at the British Ambassador’s residence on Saturday and, on Sunday morning at Budapest ’s Nyugati Station, a short reception in the Royal Waiting Room and an official naming ceremony. Joining the celebrations will be Tim Littler, President of Cheshire-based Golden Eagle Luxury Trains - the world's leading operator of exclusive long-distance rail journeys, who for almost 20 years has successfully been operating Russia ’s premier train (the Golden Eagle) on Russia ’s Trans-Siberian Railway.

Their Royal Highnesses will join the train with invited guests for its inaugural overnight run to Venice, lunching and dining on board with a harpist in the restaurant, enjoying pre-dinner drinks in the bar car to musical accompaniment by the train’s resident pianist and stopping en route to visit Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe.

On Monday morning (4 May) a reception party will be held at Venice ’s Santa Lucia station to welcome the arrival of the Golden Eagle Danube Express. Subject to timings on the day, two British operated luxury trains will pass one another, one arriving, the other departing. The iconic Belmond Venice-Simplon Orient Express arrives at 1800 just as the new Golden Eagle Danube Express departs for its 9-day Balkan Odyssey tour.

The new Golden Eagle Danube Express will offer a range of pioneering new itineraries between May and November annually. Among them are The Balkan Explorer grand tour between Istanbul and Venice which takes the train into a raft of new territories through Greece , Macedonia , Bosnia & Herzegovina , Croatia and Slovenia . Additionally Budapest arrivals and departures will experience steam haulage. While the first Jewels of Persiatour departed on a pre-train-launch run from Budapest to Tehran in the autumn of last year, among the most exciting new routes for this train in 2015 is the Heart of Persia tour which goes to places that have been off the tourist map for many years.

THE NEW TRAIN

Combining first-class facilities with a romantic exploration of some of Europe and Asia ’s most remarkable sites and cinematic landscapes, theGolden Eagle Danube Express hotel-on-wheels offers the ultimate in exclusive rail experiences. From the moment guests step aboard they can expect everything to be taken care of, from fine dining, both on the train and in local restaurants, to a personal cabin attendant and a diverse range of touring options in some of Europe’s lesser-explored destinations – and Iran ’s too. With some 65 guests onboard, passengers will also benefit from the signature touches of a Golden Eagle rail adventure such as the option of a Deluxe en suite cabin, a champagne reception, a special Gala Caviar dinner (Persian trips), 5-star hotel accommodation before and after each journey, live musical performances and an onboard doctor. The train is usually headed by steam, at other times by a gleaming red 1960s M61 diesel locomotive, or the arrivals and departures from Budapest . There are eight newly refurbished cars in total: four deluxe en suite cars (with shower / wc) – something no other European main-line cruise train boasts - two classic sleeping cars, a restaurant car, a lounge car, and a staff car, plus heritage presidential cars which can be added to the train formation where required.

SAMPLE GRAND TOUR

The Balkan Explorer: Journeying from Istanbul to Venice , discover the fascinating history, verdant landscapes and coastlines of the Balkan nations and their neighbours – destinations never previously explored by a luxury private train. Taking in nine countries over 12 days, venture through the intriguing countries of the former Yugoslavia to witness the lasting influences of recent and ancient conflicts in the cities of Sarajevo , Belgrade and Dubrovnik , among others. Price: from $9,995pp based on two sharing all-inclusive, including 2 nights in Istanbul, 7 nights on the Golden Eagle Danube Express and 2 nights in Venice. Upgrade to Deluxe from $15,995pp. A few places remain on 11 July 2015 departure. Departures in 2016 include 9 June and 4 July.

MORE GRAND TOURS FOR 2015

Heart of Persia: Starting and finishing in Tehran , the 12-day luxury rail adventure offers a whole host of sites that have been rarely experienced by the Western traveller, from the deserted citadel at Rayen to one of the oldest cities in the world, Yazd . Other special experiences are: the ruins of Persepolis and Necropolis; Iran ’s oldest garden, dating back to 1590, in Kashan; and a spectacular journey through the Zagros Mountains . Price: from $9,995pp all-inclusive. Depart 19 October 2015.

Jewels of Persia: A 15-day trip from the banks of the Danube in Budapest to the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul and through Iran to trace the legacies of the Persian Empires. Explore historic cities and World Heritage sites, medieval fortresses and towns off the beaten track, among them Brasov , Kazanlak, Cappadocia, Van, Akdamar Island , Zanjan, Yazd , Isfahan , Shiraz and Tehran . Price: from $13,595pp all-inclusive. Depart Sept 4 & 17, Oct 6 & 29 2015.

Central Europe & Transylvania: For an unforgettable rail adventure through the dramatic landscapes of Central and Southern Europe, opt for this epic 14-day, 3,000kms passage between Istanbul and Prague which discovers an incredible eight countries. Price: from $10,195pp all-inclusive. Depart 18 July 2015.

PRICES are per person, based on 2 sharing a Heritage cabin on the Golden Eagle Danube Express, and include all meals, wine, beer and soft drinks, fully guided off-train excursions programme, porterage, arrival and departure transfers, the services of a Tour Manager, on-board Doctor and all gratuities. Deluxe en suite cabins are also available at a supplement. Hotel accommodation is 5-star. Flights are extra.

NEW ROUTES FOR 2016

• *NEW* Champagne Express – Budapest to Champagne and Paris
• *NEW* Treasures of Eastern Europe – Venice to Gdansk , Kaliningrad and Budapest

Explore The Splendor Of Canada By Luxury Rail

-Uncommon Journeys Unveils New 2015 Canadian Rockies Adventures-

Uncommon Journeys, the leader in North American train experiences, is pleased to unveil three new 2015 adventures featuring private, luxury rail travel through the beauty and splendor of the Canadian Rockies. Combining first-class accommodations, exquisite dining and comprehensive sightseeing, Uncommon Journeys offers guests the chance to experience Canada like never before.

“Our new 2015 Canadian itineraries allow guests to delve into the magnificence of one of the world’s best bucket-list destinations,” shares Uncommon Journeys president Kevin Tam. “The Canadian Rockies including the famed Jasper, Banff and Lake Louise offer travelers awe-inspiring scenery and unforgettable excursions without having to travel halfway across the globe.”

Beginning with an overnight stay in glorious Niagara Falls, the renowned “2015 Canadian Panorama” trip is the only rail journey of its kind to offer five full nights in the Canadian Rockies. Guests travel onboard VIA Rail from Toronto to Jasper in splendid art deco vista-dome cars, savoring breathtaking views and exceptional cuisine onboard. A bounty of sightseeing experiences await including a picturesque Gondola ride in Banff, Columbia Icefield Sno-coach tour atop Athabasca Glacier and exploration of stunning Lake Louise, Jasper and Vancouver.

Featuring a three-day/two-night stay in Toronto, Uncommon Journey’s “2015 Great Canadian Train Ride” itinerary includes the same luxury VIA Rail trip to Jasper onboard “The Canadian.” Three-nights in Banff at the splendid Banff Park Lodge and two-nights in Jasper with sightseeing of hidden gems like Maligne Lake are followed by a final one-night stay and farewell dinner in gorgeous Vancouver. The “2015 Elegant Canadian Rockies” adventure offers guests another option for discovering this picturesque region, including train travel from Seattle to Glacier National Park onboard the stylish “Great Western Limited.” The shortest itinerary at eight days, this trip features the storied “Going to the Sun Highway” via red open-air jammer buses, a visit to Alberta’s charming Waterton National Park and a magical four-night conclusion in Banff.

Below is an overview of Uncommon Journeys’ new 2015 Canadian adventures:

2015 Canadian Panorama

Dates: May 7-19, 2015

·         13 days with fares beginning at $4,995 per person, based on double occupancy

·         One-night stay in Niagara Falls at the Sheraton on the Falls, complete with sightseeing and a visit to Niagara on the Lake

·         One-night stay in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle

·         Passage from Toronto to Jasper and Vancouver aboard VIA Rail’s vista-domeliner “The Canadian” in first-class sleeping accommodations including all meals, wines and spirits

·         Four-night stay in Banff

·         Columbia Icefield sno-coach tour atop Athabasca Glacier

·         Banff sightseeing tour with Gondola ride and visit to Banff Hot Springs

·         Lake Louise sightseeing tour with lunch at Chateau Lake Louise

·         One-night stay in Jasper with Jasper sightseeing

·         Vancouver city sightseeing tour upon arrival

·         One-night stay in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency Hotel including breakfast

2015 Great Canadian Train Ride

Dates: June 18-30 and Oct. 8-20, 2015

·         13 days with fares beginning at $5,495 per person, based on double occupancy

·         Three-day/Two-night stay in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle

·         Passage from Toronto to Jasper and Vancouver aboard VIA Rail’s vista-domeliner “The Canadian” in first-class sleeping accommodations including all meals, wines and spirits

·         Three-night accommodations in Banff at the Banff Park Lodge

·         Two-night accommodations in Jasper at the Amethyst Lodge with visit to Maligne Lake and Maligne Canyon

·         Columbia Icefield sno-coach tour atop Athabasca Glacier

·         Banff sightseeing tour with Gondola ride and visit to Banff Hot Springs

·         Lake Louise sightseeing tour with lunch at Chateau Lake Louise

·         Vancouver city sightseeing tour

·         Overnight stay in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency Hotel with farewell dinner

·         Low-cost Amtrak transfer to Seattle is available

2015 Elegant Canadian Rockies

Dates: June 25-July 2, July 23-30, Aug. 20-27 and Sept. 17-24, 2015

·         8 days with fares beginning at $2,695 per person, based on double occupancy

·         Private train travel from Seattle to Glacier National Park, Montana onboard “The Great Western Limited,” including all meals, wines and spirits

·         One-night stay in Glacier National Park at the Lake McDonald Lodge

·         Complete sightseeing in Glacier National Park including the legendary “Going to the Sun” Highway and Lake McDonald cruise

·         One-night stay at Waterton Lake, Alberta

·         Four-night stay in Banff at the Banff Park Lodge

·         Complete sightseeing in Banff including a Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

·         Transfer to Calgary airport on final day of tour

All Uncommon Journeys trips feature a professional tour manager to handle all details from hotel reservations to sightseeing opportunities.  For reservations and more information, please visit www.uncommonjourneys.com or call 1-800-323-5893.

About Uncommon Journeys

Founded in 1990, Oakland-based Uncommon Journeys is the leader in the cruise and rail travel niche, offering innovative travel programs at a superb value. The company is best known for having operated three renowned private luxury rail carriages throughout the United States. The Houston, Los Angeles, and City of Angels were regarded as among the finest in North America and were fabled for their service and dining. To this day, Uncommon Journeys still features more programs by private train in the USA than any other operator, offering the splendid Great Western Limited private train service to the Great National Parks of the West. With renowned American chef Regina Charboneau overseeing dining aboard the special trains guests enjoy a mode and style of travel that has all but vanished.

Eurostar Looks To The Future With New e320 Trains

European airlines beware: Eurostar, the high-speed train company connecting London with Brussels and Paris, has just upped its game.

The company recently unveiled its new e320 train at London's St. Pancras Station. The new train will go into commercial service at the end of 2015. The e320 is named for its max speed -- 320 kilometers per hour (200 mph).

"Over the last twenty years, we have led the way in cross-Channel high speed rail travel, cementing the link between the UK and mainland Europe," said Nicolas Petrovic, chief executive of Eurostar, in a statement to the press.

While airplane passengers increasingly have to endure shrinking legroom, the new Eurostar trains have been built to be roomy. The ergonomically-designed reclining seats are wider, and each comes with its own USB socket and touch sensitive light controls.

"The combination of bold design, chic interiors and wi-fi connectivity will raise the bar, providing an unprecedented level of style and comfort for our customers," added Petrovic.

Other on-board perks include a 20% increase in capacity per train (seven trains will join the fleet next year), free wi-fi, and increased luggage areas. The design comes courtesy of Pininfarina, the Italian design studio that has worked with the likes of Ferrari and Maserati.

The new design was unveiled to coincide with Eurostar's 20-year anniversary. During that time, the company has served over 150 million customers, though Petrovic believes that's just the tip of the iceberg. Next year, Eurostar also plans to expand its network to include direct service to Provence, with stops in Lyon, Avignon and Marseille, followed by the launch of a direct route to Amsterdam in 2016.

Contributed by Daisy Carrington, CNN

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New Luxury Rail Itinerary Travels To Iran

Contributed by Peter Schlesinger

A new luxury train itinerary has us dreaming of the Orient Express. "Jewels of Persia," on Golden Eagle’s Danube Express, will run from Budapest to Tehran, beginning in October.

And while Orient Express trains could transport passengers from London to Baghdad in eight days, the Danube Express will take its time, covering a far shorter route in almost double the time.

For fifteen days, passengers will traverse Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and, finally, Iran, ending in Tehran after a southern loop to the famed southern city of Shiraz. Along the way, they'll visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Transylvania's Sighișoara and the ruins of Persepolis in Iran.

The twelve-car train has two dining cars and a bar car, and passenger cars have ensuite sleeper cabins with dark wood paneling, convertible beds, and, of course, huge windows.

Not one for the faint of heart—the US has a travel warning to Iran—or of wallet, the Jewels of Persia starts at around $15,000 per person. Included in the rates are all meals (with beverages at lunch and dinner), excursions, hotel stays (there are two nights in Istanbul’s Pera Palace), and gratuities.

For more information, visit Golden Eagle’s website.

Peter Schlesinger is a research assistant at Travel + Leisure and a member of the Trip Doctor news team. You can find him on Twitter at @pschles08.

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Latin America’s Most Unforgettable Train Rides

There is something about the antiquated things of yesterday that provokes a nostalgic endearment beckoning one to defy the laws of physics in an attempt to understand the past. Nothing encourages this feeling like embarking on a classic train adventure where the tracks guide you through a land that otherwise remains untouched.

The train networks of Latin America are more than a thing of the past. Train travel is alive and flourishing throughout the continent, revealing hidden secrets through every tunnel and over every bridge. While there are hundreds of trains worth riding, here is a short list of some of the most unforgettable train adventures in Latin America.

Belmond Hiram Bingham- Cusco to Agua Calientes, Peru

Peru is known for some of the most impressive train rides in the world, especially the rides to Machu Picchu from Cusco in the heart of the Andes Mountains. PeruRail operates the luxurious Belmond Hiram Bingham train that provides exclusive service from Cusco to Agua Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Publicly acclaimed as one of the seven best trains in the world by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, the Belmond Hiram Bingham train is the most luxurious way to travel to the sacred citadel of the Inca heartland. Distinguished by its blue and gold colored exterior, this train is equipped with four elegantly decorated passenger cars, two restaurant cars, a bar and scenic observation car, and an exclusive kitchen car. When you buy a round trip ticket for the Hiram Bingham train, services include brunch and exquisite music aboard the train, a tour guide per fourteen passengers, entrance and transportation to Machu Picchu, tea time at the classy Belmond Sanctuary Lodge above Machu Picchu, and a gourmet dinner on the return trip.

Tren Crucero – Quito to Guayaquil, Ecuador

One of the newest additions to the Ecuadorian train network, Tren Crucero launched its first trip in July of 2013, providing round trip luxury service from Quito to Guayaquil to connect the Andes highlands to the coast. Covering a distance of nearly 450 km over four days and three nights, this journey weaves through the Andes Mountains of Ecuador descending from a staggering 3,600 meters above sea level, along the way offering spectacular views of some of Ecuador’s most beautiful natural attractions, such as la Avenida de los Volcanoes, la Nariz del Diablo, and el Bosque Nublado.

Tren a las Nubes –  Salta to Puna, Argentina

El Tren a las Nubes, or the Train to the Clouds, undoubtedly lives up to its name. Originally built to connect northwestern Argentina to the borax mines on the border of Chile, the Tren a las Nubes snakes through the scenic Argentine landscape over 13 viaducts, 29 bridges, through 21 tunnels, up 2 spirals and switchbacks climbing nearly 3,000 meters. The sixth highest train network in the world at 4,220 meters above sea level (fourth highest in Latin America), Tren a las Nubes has comfortable seating and air conditioning, with each car having a personal attendant. In addition to the bar and restaurant car, there is also a special medical car equipped with additional oxygen for passengers who might be feeling the effects of the increased in altitude.

While it is not the most speedy mode of transportation, moving about 35 km/hour to cover a round trip distance of 434 km in about 15 hours, it is arguably one of the most spectacular train rides in the world. The journey begins in Salta in northeastern Argentina and ends after crossing La Polvorilla, the highest viaduct on the route measuring roughly 60 meters high.

Great Brazil Express – Curitiba to Cascavel, Brazil

All aboard Brazil’s first luxury train! About 6 years ago, the Brazilian train company Paraná Serra Verde Express was inspired to offer a luxury train service to the likes of the famous Orient Express which became known as the Great Brazil Express. This exclusive train service only accommodates 22 passengers each trip, tailing two tastefully decorated cars with goose down-filled sofa cushions, silk curtains, and reproductions of Rugendas and Debret paintings depicting colloquial life in 19th century Brazil.The nearly 480 km trip from Curitiba to Cascavel is actually a leg of an all-inclusive plane, bus, and train tour from Rio de Janeiro to Foz de Iguassu, seeing a total of 12 cities and their attractions. But if you are just looking for a short getaway to admire Brazil’s landscapes in style, the luxury train operates from Curitiba to Morretes on the weekends, as part of an upgrade option with the Curitiba-Paranagua train ride.

La Trochita – Esquel to Ingeniero Jacobacci, Argentina

A collection of 1922 narrow gauge steam locomotives operating over 402 km of the Argentine Patagonia, the La Trochita begins its journey in Esquel and passes through El Maiten and Ingeniero Jacobacci. Originally part of the Ferrocarriles Patagonicos running through southern Argentina in the early 20th century, La Trochita was declared a national monument by the Government of Argentina in 1998. This train serves as a timeless reminder of nostalgia as it operates its nearly century old route across the Patagonian countryside.

Are you a train enthusiast or have traveled on one of these trains in South America? Leave a comment below!

Contributed by Richard Leon, General Manager at Peru For Less.  www.aluxurytravelblog.com

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