Transport

Wengen, Switzerland

Wengernalp Railway

Connecting villages along the Bernese Alps, the Wengernalp Railway is the longest cog railway in the world.

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Bellport, New York, United States

Barnstable Cat Boat

This uniquely-designed New English sailboat was built for rough waters and low tides.

Copenhagen, Denmark

MS Mary

This boat in the historic harbor of Nyhavn in Copehagen features a two-bedroom hotel.

Llangollen, United Kingdom

Llangollen Railway

This volunteer-run heritage railway operates between Llangollen and Corwen in Wales.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Union Station

Despite its visual splendor and apparent purpose, Union Station has long ceased to serve as a railway hub.

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Cotswold, United Kingdom

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

This heritage railway of both steam and diesel locomotives, including the world-famous "Flying Scotsman," is almost entirely volunteer-operated.

North Conway, New Hampshire, United States

Conway Scenic Railroad

This heritage railway operates over two historic routes in New Hampshire, USA, and features restored coaches from the 1920s.

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Vaxholm, Sweden

Kastelletleden

This electrically-powered passenger cable ferry in the Swedish archipelago takes passengers to the historic Vaxholm Castle.

Berlin, Germany

S-Bahn Train

This rapid transit system in Berlin was a hot political topic when the Berlin Wall prompted the installation of customs checkpoints at train stops along the border.

Arkville, New York, United States

Delaware & Ulster Railroad

“The Only All-Rail Route to the Catskill Mountains.”

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Sky Railway

This historic Santa Fe railway has been restored by fantasy author George R.R. Martin.

Longbridge, United Kingdom

Mark III Mini

This British car, voted the second most influential vehicle of the 20th century, came to define 1960s British culture with several production innovations.

Dorking, United Kingdom

KR200

With almost 12,000 built during its first year, this three-wheeled bubble car was considered an instant success in 1955.

Dorset, United Kingdom

Weymouth Harbor

This harbor has been a working port since 1347.

veytaux, Switzerland

Montreux Glion Rochers-de-Naye Railway

Originally built as two separate lines, this Swiss railway utilizes a rolling stock of which some cars date back to the 1930s. The complete trip takes about an hour.

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Sopot Beach, Poland

Fishing Boat SOP-8

This sunny fishing boat displays the colors of Poland and Pomerania's flags, and is representative of the fishing roots of the resort town of Sopot.

Milan, Italy

Milan Metro

Currently the leading train system in all of Italy, this metro system won the most prestigious design award in Italy in 1964.

Lake Ashi, Japan

Hakone Sightseeing Cruise

A colorful view from inside a pirate ship on a sightseeing tour on the beautiful Lake Ashi in Japan.

Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberger Bergbahn

This German cable train system dates back well over a century, and was running on electric power as early as 1907.

Molde, Norway

Fjord1 ASA

Though Norway's Fjord1 Nordvestlandske group's transportation services have expanded through the years, the bulk of their fleet consist of boats from the 1960-1980.

Salzburg, Austria

Pinzgauer Lokalbahn

A narrow-gauge Austrian railway that transports visitors through the Salzach valley from the lake to the mountains.

San Juan Islands, Washington, United States

Orcas Island Ferry

This ferry offers curious visitors an easy way to explore everything Orcas Island, only accessible by air or sea, has to offer.

Puget Sound, Washington, United States

Washington State Ferries

“Public Puzzle: Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Begin.”

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Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Leigh-on-Sea

This "Old Town" historic fishing village in Essex is highly regarded by many as being one of the best and happiest places to live in the UK.

Modena, Italy

Maserati A6

This Maserati, the A6, is one of 52 ever made in this style. 48 of these sports cars are open spyders, while the remaining four are built with the berlinetta body type.

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy

The national railway company, founded in 2002, has quickly become the largest employer in Kazakhstan.

Pragersko, Slovenia

Slovenian Railways

No longer bound to share its territory, Slovenia became a state unto itself...

Stockholm, Sweden

C14 Metro Car

The Stockholm Metro is famously good-looking. In fact, it has been called "the world's longest art gallery".

Tokyo, Japan

Japan Railways

Japan has the world’s busiest rail network, with a daily ridership of 18.5 million.

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Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Children’s Railway

This educational institution originated in the USSR in 1932, but the largest system resides in Budapest where children ages 10-14 learn about railway professions.

Devon, United Kingdom

Dartmouth Steam Railway

These beach huts line a portion of the seven-mile coastal route of this historic steam train between Devon and Paignton, U.K.

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

NSW TrainLink V Set

This train network in New South Wales, Australia refurbished the interior of their cars in July 2013 with "blush plum" seats and flooring.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States

Martha’s Vineyard Ferry

This ferry service off the east coast of the U.S. is the only way to transport an automobile to the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Midigama, Sri Lanka

Coastal Line Railway Station

This coastal railway line in Sri Lanka still runs on diesel power, but is due for an electrical upgrade in the near future.

Warsaw, Poland

Koleje Mazowieckie

The history of rail transport in Poland dates back to the first half of the 19th century when railways were built under Prussian, Russian, and Austrian rule.