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.
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 [...]
Orient Express to London Paris Venice
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 [...]
Canadian train tour: GOLDEN CIRCLE VIA WHISTLER
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 [...]
Madrid, Andalucía and the Imperial cities of Morocco
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 [...]
Spectuacular New Zealand steam train trips
Discover Aotearoa/New Zealand’s diverse environment, its unique culture and stunning natural beauty … in a most relaxed way – by historic steam train. Great New Zealand Steam Journeys invites you to spend our summer gliding through our country with a steam adventure and enjoy the romance and nostalgia with fellow travellers. Watch the whisps of [...]
Ride a working freight train through high desert scenery on this 4-hour round trip from the historic depot in Santa Fe to Lamy, a sleepy little village 18 miles southeast of Santa Fe and reminiscent of turn-of-the-century Wild West days! Coaches on the Santa Fe Southern Railway are charming vintage cars which have been authentically [...]
Grand Canyon luxury train trip
The Grand Canyon – the most magnificent of the seven natural wonders. Of all that may pull you to the Grand Canyon, nothing is more powerful than Grand Canyon Railway's fleet of vintage locomotives. As the mighty giant pulls you closer you're more than content to watch a remarkable world go by in the comforts [...]
Adelaide – Alice Springs – Darwin Australia train trip
Australia is a land of incredible spectacles, with a range of fantastic experiences to engage and excite you on each and every day of your holiday. Discover an inspiring variety of richly coloured landscapes from golden sandy beaches and turquoise blue seas to the rich ochre hues of the outback. A legendary journey into the [...]
Christchurch – Greymouth New Zealand steam train trip
A two day Christchurch – Greymouth steam hauled adventure. This year Jb1236 will take us through the heart of the Southern Alps for our overnight stay in Greymouth. This is an excellent time of year to traverse the South Island's coast to coast rail route, with snow on the ranges and mountains within the [...]
Palace On Wheels India – luxury train trip
A unique journey through India in royal class style! With its cream saloons, with a border of flowers, chug through Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdom of this state. Once ruled by kings whose presence lingers on its forbidding fortress, and fairytale palaces… The Palace On Wheels India is the only regularly [...]