The Trans-Harz and Brocken Railway together serve the Harz Mountain region and Harz National Park in Germany. Both these railways still run on steam locomotives. Sitting aboard the train and watching these locomotives huff and puff up the highest peak in the Harz Mountains (Brocken) is a sigh...
The UNESCO World Heritage Trans-Iranian railway crosses four distinct climates—and challenges stereotypes of this long isolated country.
aMy summer holiday is coming soon. My family are going to Beijing, the capital of China. There are many places of interest. For example, the Great Wall is one of the most famous places in the world. And we are going to visit other famous places, like the Palace Museum, the Summer Pa...
and weighs 96 tonnes. It was the first train to officially hit 100mph in service, in 1934. HOWEVER, the City of Truro steam engine was claimed to have beat that speed earlier, hitting 102mph in 1904. It also set a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ...
This allowed for an oligopoly, especially as smaller competitors were acquired. For instance, in 1901, nine locomotive manufacturing companies combined in a merger to form the American Locomotive Company (ALCO).4 Industry Consolidation Is on the Rise ...
Everyone loves a good theme. And while amusement parks are famous for making good use of them, it’s harder to find hotels that are themed through and through. In Canada, Edmonton’sFantasyland Hotelis in a shopping center, but that’s hardly the most unique thing about it. True to its...
Here are the most luxurious train rides in the world. Courtesy of Belmond British Pullman, England Fans of director Wes Anderson can embark on a vintage train adventure inspired by his distinct style and eye for detail. One of his most famous films, "The Darjeeling Limited," speaks to ...
The last part of the journey leads travelers across Orange County, meandering beside the famous San Clemente surfing beaches and finally ends in San Diego. The path toward San Diego offers an amazing view of the metropolitan skyline accompanied by the boats strewn over the harbour. The Pacific ...
and the slow-going locomotive allows plenty of opportunities to photograph the cinematic backdrop while traversing some 30 bridges and chugging through 14 tunnels. Aside from the captivating scenery, the journey provides a fascinating glimpse into the past as it trundl...
Discarded cars lie rusting in California ghost town Bodie. Adobe Stock Perhaps the most famous of the Wild West boomtowns of the late 19th century, Bodie’s population grew from a handful of prospectors to 10,000 people in the late 1870s. With rich seams of gold to be found, people...