Transport

Puyallup, Washington, United States

Gondola

This cable car attraction at the Puyallup Fairgrounds in Washington State was unveiled at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

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.

Lauder, Scotland

Thirlestane Castle

Feuds characterized the early life of this Scottish castle, which passed through generations until being donated as a museum complete with a historic toy collection.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

The Ghan

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

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Aiguille du Midi Cable Car

This cable car holds the world record for the highest vertical climb and is renowned for its two-stage ascent.

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpe, France

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

This cable car rests on the site of the first Winter Olympic games at France's oldest ski resort.

Oslo, Norway

Norsk Folkemuseum

Open air museum of Norwegian history that includes the oldest wooden dwelling in the world.

Cologne, Germany

Cologne Cable Car

Traversing the Rhine river, this cable car is considered the safest means of transportation in Cologne, Germany.

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.

Gulmarg, India

Gulmarg Gondola

This Gondola is part of the longest and highest cable car in Asia and the second highest cable car in the world.

Orizaba, Mexico

Teleferico de Orizaba

Glide above the clouds on Mexico’s most vibrant cable cars.

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Oceanside, California, United States

Robert’s Cottages

These quaint Californian cottages represent an important part of Oceanside's history.

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Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Valley of the Kings

This yellow trolley rides through the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, famous as the final resting place of King Tutankhamun.

Banff, Scotland

Duff House

This 18th century mansion is named and built for William Duff of Braco. Despite the honor, Duff never lived in this mansion, preferring Rothiemay Castle instead.

Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia

Scenic Skyway

This cable-driven conveyance in New South Wales, Australia offers panoramic views around the car and 270 meters below through a glass floor.

Broadway, United Kingdom

Lygon Arms

An English inn that dates back to the 1300s, and has hosted stars, kings, and generals throughout the years.

Montreux, Switzerland

Les Avants-Sonloup Funicular

Climbing through the treacherous Alpine mountains, this railcar is a modern marvel.

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Rimini, Italy

Grand Hotel Rimini

This 5-star Italian hotel recently paid homage to Rimini-born filmmaker Federico Fellini who admired the hotel as a child, depicted it in his films, and nearly died in it.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Georgian Hotel

Catering to Los Angeles high society, this hotel was among the first skyscrapers to call Ocean Avenue home.

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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.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Duquesne Incline

This building is the entrance for a funicular that climbs Mt. Washington, affording a view of Pittsburgh's "Golden Triangle".

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Southern Fuegian Railway

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

Barcelona, Spain

Montjuïc Cable Car

This cable car in Barcelona celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020.

Jaipur, India

Rajmahal Palace

She won Parliament by a world-record landslide, founded schools, and turned a garden palace into a political headquarters- beauty be damned.

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Barcelona, Spain

Port Vell Aerial Tramway

Decimated by the Spanish War, this tramway was restored in 2000 to serve its intended purpose: a tourist attraction offering exceptional views of Barcelona.

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.