On The Rails

Lausanne, Switzerland

Aigle–Sépey–Diablerets Railway

This alpine railway survived a fire in 1940 that almost led to total abandonment of its facilities. Seven train cars were destroyed in the fire.

Flåm, Norway

Flåm Line

One of the top ten train rides according to National Geographic, this train line is a picturesque journey to Norway's Myrdal mountain range.

Llanfairpwll, United Kingdom

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Bern, Switzerland

The Niesenbahn

This Swiss funicular traverses the Alps to take 65 passengers from the Mulenen train station to the peak of the nearby Niesen mountain every 30 minutes.

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Bluebell Railway

This West Sussex branch train line was almost lost until the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society began a revitalization effort.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

The Ghan

This train expedition through the Australian outback follows a route carved out by camels.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Forth Bridge

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this cantilever railway bridge was the longest of its kind when opened, and the first major structure in Britain to be constructed of steel.

Pretoria, South Africa

Rovos Rail

A family owned company running its "train-hotel" throughout Southern Africa.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

South Station

Opened on New Year's Day 1899, this train station in Boston was once the largest such station in the world.

From the Community

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Boonton, New Jersey, United States

United Railroad Historical Society of NJ

This museum is home to a fully restored observation lounge car from the world famous "20th Century Limited" train that ran between New York City and Chicago.

Brest, Belarus

Brest Railway Museum

Museum that exhibits a vast collection of historical locomotive relics from Belarus and the Soviet Union.

Vienna, Austria

Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station

This Otto Wagner-designed former station of the Viennese Stadtbahn was saved from demolition by public outcry.

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jane Station

This public transit is known for... its font?

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Southern Fuegian Railway

This Argentinian transportation service is known as the "Train of the End of the World".

Chartres, France

Illiers-Combray Station

This French train station is located in a town renamed after the famed writer Marcel Proust's fictional name for the village.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Area Rapid Transit

With the exception of Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day, the Dublin Area Rapid Transit - known as DART - service runs all year long.