Train trips and steam train excursions

Here you can find out about train trips around the world. There’s nothing like winding your way across beautiful countryside pulled by a steam train

The noises, smells, and views are all unique and evoke a bygone age when time moved more slowly and timetables were more approximate (well, thats still true in some parts!)

A steam train trip is great fun for a day out in your own country or as a great way to see parts of another country on holiday. Some tour operators have train trips as part of a package, or you can find an rail excursion to complement your own holiday plans.

Please browse the sections of this site and check out the train excursions, and start your train trip adventure.

Section: Train trips and excursions America

Fantastic rail/sea trip taking in a California and Mexico resorts.
Trip highlights: 
Round-trip passage and sleeping car accommodations aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles
4 nights Baja California Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s “Monarch of the Seas”
1 night accommodation aboard the Queen Mary
1 night deluxe accommodation in Los Angeles Local sightseeing
Day 1–Board […]

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The Yosemite Tour by Train from San Francisco takes you to Yosemite National Park by train. You will tour the Yosemite area by bus and tram. Box lunch is included.
Experience the perfect day trip from San Francisco to majestic Yosemite National Park via Amtrak's San Joaquin train and its luxury motor coach connection. Start […]

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Orient Express to London Paris Venice
Embark on the British Pullman at London's Victoria Station and travel through the Kentish countryside.
If you’re looking for hotels in London then try London hotels website where you can find a cheap hotel in London for your stay before setting off on your Orient Express rail trip.
After crossing […]

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Section: Train trips and excursions America

A nine day tour offering some of the most visually exotic sights by rail anywhere in Canada.
Here is an example schedule of the Golden Circle/Whistler tour: 
 
Day 1 Vancouver Arrival
You will be met on arrival at Vancouver International Airport and transferred to your downtown Vancouver accommodation.
Day 2 Vancouver to Whistler (Whistler accommodation), Glacier Dome […]

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An exciting overland journey travelling by First Class rail through France, Spain and the wonderful rural landscapes of Morocco to the Imperial cities.
Day 1 Friday - London to MadridDepart London Waterloo at about 1330 by Eurostar for Paris (find a London hotel), with lunch served on board. After crossing Paris by coach, join the Francisco de Goya […]

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