Great Railway Journeys in Europe

GreatRailway Journeys in Europecovers fascinating routes in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern andSouth-East Europe. The journeys range from international mega-trips to short,nostalgic excursions on steam trains, journeys through stunningscenery; and tracks that defy theterrain, such as the routes through the Swiss Alps.

Great Railway Journeys in Europe covers fascinating routes in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe. The journeys range from international mega-trips to short, nostalgic excursions on steam trains. There are journeys through stunning scenery, such as the trip on The Rauma Line in Norway; tracks that defy the terrain, such as the routes through the Swiss Alps, and journeys that link famed cities in France, Spain, Austria and Italy. Photographs illustrate the spectacular routes, remarkable locomotives and unique station architecture. For each journey, details cover technical information on the track, descriptions of the scenery the trains pass through, notable facts about the destinations and factual information on ticketing. Each journey is plotted on a route map. Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering Europe’s best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this fully updated second edition is an informative and entertaining read.