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Just travelled on the Great Southern from Adelaide to Brisbane. Three days and two night travel with off train excursions organised. Great food and drinks options and the sleepers were fine. 1970s stainless steel carriages that are usually used for The Ghan, up to Darwin. Had a great time, but...

In the Basque Country at the moment visiting San Sebastian/Donostia. Making use of the local Basque government trains and it's been an excellent service. There's obviously a lot of money been spent to good effect. We've been based near Usurbil station with trains in each direction every 30...

On the 14th June I took the OBB RailJet service from Vienna to Budapest in the afternoon and then caught the overnight Sleeper from Budapest to Bucharest in Romania. Had a 2 berth sleeper in an Romanian sleeper car, (the wife and I think we're too old for couchettes anymore). The sleeper was...

On holiday in Bulgaria's Rhodopi mountains and took the train from Velingrad to Avramovo, the highest station in the Balkans. Trundling up the inclines, tunnels and I think a couple of spirals. Great views of the forests and alpine meadows covered with wild flowers. All with the still snow...

Had a little excursion up the Douro to Pinhao and then look a boat tour. Lovely old train and fantastic views of the river and vineyards. Was a bit hot but they kept things cool by keeping the train doors open

Glorious sunshine yesterday and did the Cumbrian Coast and Furness line. From Lancaster to Barrow, onto Carlisle and back on the WCML. Fantastic views of the sea and Lakeland hills. Had a break for a swim and picnic at St Bees and afternoon tea at Carlisle Cathedral. Impressed with some of the...

Just back from a trip that included the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver over two days. Fantastic trip with wonderful snow topped mountains to start with, the arid hills past Kamloops along the Thompson river and then blueberry fields as we headed into Vancouver. Though, after you've...

Was at Preston yesterday evening and saw my first Northern 195 in service and heading to Windermere. Looked rather smart and was looking forward to getting aboard to see just what it was like.. However turns out it wasn't going to stop in Lancaster which was a bit of a surprise. Never known a...

Just taken a 24 hour trip with South African railways from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. Went Tourist Class and that meant we had a sleeper and access to the dining car. All felt very safe with good secirity. Meals adequate and reasonably priced but not much choice. Best way to see the...

Planning to travel overnight by train from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg in January 19. Anyone done that (Or other SA trips) and got some helpful advice or tips? Thanks

Just back from Argentina and Chile and took the overnight train across Patagonia from Viedma to San Carlos de Bariloche. What an experience. Starting with the dry almost desert conditions near the atlantic coast and waking up in the morning to hilly scrubland with views of the snow capped Andes...

Recently had a trip to the Basque Country in Spain staying between Bilboa and St Sebastian. Took the opportunity to ride the Eskotren to both cities on a couple of days out. Metre gauge railway with new trains and an obviously large amount of money has been thrown at the system. In addition to...

Took the train, first class, from Munich to Lancaster this week so though I'd give you my thoughts on the trains travelled and get your opinions on the various classes. Munich to Mannheim: ICE3- a great roomy train and got both open plan carriages and some compartments. Not sure about the...

Took the rack and pinion railway up the Zugspitz in the Bavarian alps last week. It really is a steep climb, the first part with fantastic views of the mountains and forests followed by 20 minutes in a tunnel climbing to the top. When you got there to stepped out into a snowy mountain wonderland...

Just back from Paris and had horrible memories of my last visit to the Gare de Nord about 10 years ago. Must say I was rather impressed by what is Europe's busiest station these days. Very clean and efficient and light and airy. Something for a rebuilt Euston to asapire too

Thought it worthy of a mention that I booked a ticket with DB yesterday from Berlin to London for 59 euro!! First class was 109 euro, what a bargain