Great Railway Journeys in Europe: More than 30 exciting and visually stunning trips across the continent, including the British Isles
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Great Railway Journeys in Europe: More than 30 exciting and visually stunning trips across the continent, including the British Isles
By (Author) David Bowden
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
5th October 2023
5th October 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Places and peoples: general and pictorial works
Trains and railways: general interest
914.04562
Physical Properties
Hardback
160
Width 215mm, Height 260mm
Description
Great Railway Journeys in Europe features 34 fascinating journeys in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe, ranging from cross-continental adventures to short, nostalgic excursions by steam train. There are journeys through stunning scenery, such as the trip on The Rauma Line in Norway; tracks that defy the terrain, such as the routes through the Swiss Alps, and journeys that link famed cities in France, Spain, Austria and Italy. Photographs illustrate the spectacular routes, remarkable locomotives and unique station architecture. For each journey, details cover technical information on the track, descriptions of the scenery the trains pass through, notable facts about the destinations and factual information on ticketing. Each journey is plotted on a route map. Whether you are planning a special trip by train or delighting in discovering Europes best railway journeys from the comfort of your armchair, this book is an informative and entertaining read.
