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World Class Trains (1999)
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Discover the world's most luxurious trains and re-live a bygone era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience, rather than simply getting there.A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveler and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel in a living re-creation of the golden age of rail.
You'll get a comprehensive tour through the trains -- their locomotives (including steam, diesel and electric)and passenger cars, as well as a close-up look at the first-class accommodations and facilities, a brief history of each train, scenes with the drivers and a guided look at the scenery and locations en route.Each program is recorded with digital cameras to give a "filmic" feel of glorious color and picture postcard shots.
The Eastern & Oriental Express From Bangkok across the famous River Kwai Bridge -- through Thailand and the jungles of Malaysia into Singapore.
The Royal Scotsman Travel the breathtaking Scottish Highlands where the mountains, lochs and forests provide an ever-changing backdrop.
The Palace On Wheels Starting with a ceremonial departure from Delhi on through Rajasthan, the historical city of Chittogarh and the "Lake City" of Udaipur to the magical deserts of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur into Bharatpur and Agra, arriving back at Delhi.
The Imperial Express The Imperial Express follows a route through Central Europe that only a few years ago lay deep behind the Iron Curtain.
The Rovos Rail Rovos Rail offers unique rail safaris through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa.
The Great South Pacific Express Vast expanses of unspoilt countryside connect the vibrant cities and natural attraction of this southern perimeter of the world's largest ocean.
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