Pictures | 15 of the world's most panoramic train tracks
Despite the progress of transportation and aircraft availability and ships and other still trains constitute a beautiful way to allow passengers to relax and enjoy the natural scenery around during the flight, and fortunately, still traveling by train is available to some of the most beautiful places in the world and ranging these trips between a few hours to more than a week, costing no more than the price of my ticket cinema or the price of a trip aboard the luxury cruise ship, and gives the traveler a chance to cross the exciting terrain such as snow-capped peaks or deserts that are of buff-colored, Here's a look at 15 of the train tracks that provide the most beautiful scenery picturesque.
GLACIER EXPRESS from Zermatt to St. Moritz in Switzerland
Switzerland may be famous for the quality and accuracy of the trains, but also famous Alpine Bmsaradtha rugged and awe-inspiring and brilliant blue sky and green valleys which you can enjoy it on the ice Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz.
The fact is interesting is that this train passes through 91 tunnels and crosses 191 bridges in the trip takes seven hours.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado
It will ascend 3,000 feet and travels 130 years back at the same time on board the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a steam train operates coal-fired, and date back locomotives to years twenties, and cut 18 miles per hour to feed up to six tons of coal and 10,000 gallons of water, and it passes through towering mountains between Durango and Silverton in southwest Colorado.
The fact is interesting is that the train appeared in 1969 in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
HIRAM BINGHAM ORIENT-EXPRESS from Cusco to Machu Picchu of Peru
Hiram Bingham luxury train linking two of the most important destinations in Peru and is the colonial city of Cusco and Castle ancient Inca Machu Picchu through the winding road, in the scenic journey through the valley of the Urubamba River and the trip takes a full day where travelers can have lunch and work on the way there and of course the dinner when you get back.
Interesting fact: this train is marked by lavish upholstered and equipped with tools beautiful table twenties style, Wu has been named after the American explorer who discovered Machu Picchu in 1911 name.
TRANZALPINE from Christchurch to Greymouth in New Zealand
From the city of Christchurch to Greymouth rugged wilds TranzAlpine crosses the South Island of New Zealand in 4.5 hours, in advance panoramic scenes of agricultural land and the plains of Canterbury and the River Waimakiriri, in addition to the dramatic Alpine bridges leading to Arthur's Pass.
Interesting fact: After Arthur Pass, the train passes in rail Otira, which was established through the bombing of 5.3 miles of solid rock tunnel.
Talyllyn Railway in Wales
Great Little Trains of Wales goes 14.5 miles back and forth on a fantastic narrow corridors, Talyllyn a coal-fired, a historic train back Qatrath and carriages to 1865, and makes his way through the valley Fathew green from Tywyn on the road, which was originally used for the transfer of many minerals in the region.
Fun fact: Train Talylyn and who inspired the Rev. WV Awdry to write a book "Thomas the Tank Engine".
ROCKY MOUNTAINEER from Banff to Vancouver in Canada
Travel aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, for two days of mountain Banff resort in Alberta through the Canadian Rockies Majestic to the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, may make you gain some kilos it is proud of presenting GoldLeaf service which allows travelers enjoying meals breakfast, lunch, and cocktails and snacks unlimited provided by adding a very stylish.
Fun fact: In 2009, The Bachelorette was filmed Mosmgillian on the train.
Grand Canyon in Arizona
Insight into the Grand Canyon Railway offers many eras of American rail travel as it combines parts date back to 1923 and another dating back to 1952, while the first-class cars, they go back to the fifties years, it does not matter where you sit, where the 130 miles of the road back and forth from the Arizona desert from Williams to the south rim of the Grand Canyon offers breathtaking views.
Fun fact: The time in one direction than 2 hours and 15 minutes became 45 minutes faster than it has been running the train for the first time in 1901.
THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN in Scotland
Luxury train accommodates 36 passengers featuring inscriptions and decorations of polished wood, it offers flights from Edinburgh on the Scottish Highlands, and quiet lakes and valleys, ancient castles, green and pristine countryside.
Fun fact: Travelers can rent a Altvlide Scottish dress specially for wearing it during the flight.
MAHARAJAS EXPRESS in India
It was created Maharaja Express for the first time in 2010 as a hobby of the great vehicles used to transport the princes who ruled in the past era, which accommodates only 88 passengers and will operate flights from Delhi and Mumbai three days to seven nights through Rajasthan to the most worthy of a visit in India destinations : Agra, where the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Udaipur and Ranthambore where you can see Bengal tigers in the wild.
Fun fact: Each salon is named as the jewel of the legendary Maharaja, from Heera (diamond), to Panna (Emerald).
DOURO line in Portugal
From early spring until late summer, at a time when the almond trees blossom in March and vineyards in the stands and produce fruit in August, the Douro line train ride from Porto to Pocinho is considered one of the easiest ways to enjoy the greenery in the Douro in Portugal.
A fun fact: the train crosses 30 bridges and passes through 26 tunnels in addition to beautiful positions in the historic train stations, such as those in the Régua and Pinhao.
THE GHAN from Adelaide to Darwin in Australia
It's a long trip extends over 1845 miles over three days and two nights, but there's no better way to enjoy visiting the Australian outback from booking a ticket to Gan, which reflects the way from Adelaide through Flinders to the heart of the Red Centre over the past 80 years, and the train stops for a period of four hours in each of Alice Springs and Katherine, allowing passengers to relax and see the sights.
Fun fact: Gan inspired the name of the intrepid Afghans who visit a path in the Red Centre 150 years ago.
DENALI Star from Anchorage to Fairbanks in Alaska
Enjoy watching the wildlife as you ride through the Denali Star tundra in Alaska from Anchorage to Fairbanks, in addition to panoramic scenes, especially when it appears the majestic Mount McKinley.
Fun fact: Alqtaraly Wasilla, also known as the headquarters of passes sled dogs Aadietarod race where the hometown candidate for vice president in 2008, Sarah Palin.
Napa Valley of WINE to St. Helena in California
Along the 36 miles you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious dishes and drinks on board this train, who makes his way from the main center and Napa Valley, to St. Helena.
Fun fact: The tracks originally put this train in 1860 to bring guests to the hot springs resort town of Calistoga.
Rhine Valley from MAINZ to KOBLENZ in Germany
Scenic and castles overlooking the river extends to a distance of up to 62 miles in Germany from Mainz to Koblenz, where the castles every few miles show, including the castle Pfalz on an island in the river and when you arrive at your destination in Koblenz, you can visit the castle Ehrenbreitstein for panoramic view of the valley.
Fun fact: With a Eurail Pass you can switch from the train to a river boats operated by KD Rhine.
EXPRESS Danube from Budapest to Istanbul in Turkey and Hungary
With stunning architecture in both Budapest and Istanbul and miles of legendary countryside between Monday you can Danube Express train from traveling for four days and enjoy sightseeing with stops in medieval Sighisoara, which is said to be the birthplace of Dracula, and Castle Bran also known as Dracula's Castle.
Fun fact: This "hotel on wheels" is the only one in Europe which includes en suite bathrooms in the cabins and air conditioners for international private train.
