Transport

New York, New York, United States

Roosevelt Island Tramway

The first aerial tramway in North America, this cable car transports passengers between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.

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Kanchanaburi City, Thailand

Kanchanaburi Station

This Thailand railway station is within walking distance to the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai.

Green Lake, Wisconsin, United States

Chapel Car “Grace”

Fully furnished with pews and an altar, this train car served as a traveling chapel throughout the American West.

Murren, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen-Murren Mountain Railway

Built in 1891, this railway is a hybrid cable car and rail line that serves the resort village of Mürren, Switzerland.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Hoan Bridge

Multiple delays in its opening earned this bridge the nickname, "The Bridge to Nowhere".

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel Ooinn

The ICGV Ooinn, named after Norse mythology, once monitored the waters around Iceland for more than half a century.

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Newark, New Jersey, United States

AirTrain

While this monorail has only been in operation for 24 years, it serves America's oldest airfield, the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Harlem, New York, United States

Metro-North

This relied-upon commuter rail transports passengers between New York City and the northern suburbs in New York and Connecticut.

Kemi, Finland

Icebreaker Sampo

During its operation, Sampo cleared ice in the Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea.

Ely, United Kingdom

31 Waterside

Once a pub, now a private residence, this building is believed to be a location frequented by the famous English general Oliver Cromwell.

Teton Village, Wyoming, United States

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Skiers have been enjoying the Grand Tetons since the early 1900s, but the mountains have drawn adventurers for centuries.

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Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France

Les Arcs

This aerial funicular, the only in France, lifts guests to the environmentally-conscious Les Arcs ski resort in less than seven minutes.

Dublin, Ireland

Iarnrod Eireann

Consisting of 547 train carriages, this railway serves 48 million people each year.

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Gstaad, Switzerland

La Videmanette Gondola

Situated within the luxurious Gstaad ski resort, this gondola lift carries skiers up the La Vidamenette mountain in the Swiss Alps.

Menorca, Spain

Norwegian Pearl

This cruise ship has been hosting rock-themed cruises since 2012.

Taipei, Taiwan

Banqiao Station

Clean and orderly interiors dominate the high-speed rail system that united Taiwan in the early 21st century.

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.