The World by Train : 100 Legendary Railway Journeys - Beth Williams

The World by Train : 100 Legendary Railway Journeys - Beth Williams

Beth Williams

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Published 1 November 2026

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  • Pages · 248 pages
  • Publication Date · 01/11/2026
  • Genre · Travel & holiday guides
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This premium hardback travel photography book with sprayed edges showcases the world's most iconic railway journeys, scenic routes and bucket list adventures, and is designed for armchair travellers, dreamers, and anyone inspired by extraordinary places. It invites you to explore - or simply escape into - the beauty of the world by train. Created as a limited collector's gift edition, it reveals what makes rail travel truly legendary - from the Swiss Alps and the Orient Express to Japan's bullet trains, Canada's wilderness routes, India's mountain railways, and Australia's great outback journeys. Inside you'll discover:Iconic railway journeys - legendary routes across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and beyondScenic landscapes - mountains, coastlines, deserts, forests, and dramatic countrysideFamous trains and routes - luxury rail journeys, historic lines, and unforgettable long-distance adventuresHidden gems - lesser-known railways, remote stations, and unique train travel experiencesTravel inspiration for future journeys and for readers who simply love dreaming about the worldLet this travel guide take you on a breathtaking journey across the rails - and make the world your own legend.

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