Comments on: The 10 Most Spectacular Train Journeys in the World http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/ Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:58 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Elise http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4346 Elise Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:26:22 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-4346 Can't go past the Glacier Express, Where else can you see mountain streams, snow peaked mountains and glacial valleys at a slow relaxing pace of the railway... Just stared in awe at the gorgeous lakes... and powdered mountains... Can’t go past the Glacier Express, Where else can you see mountain streams, snow peaked mountains and glacial valleys at a slow relaxing pace of the railway… Just stared in awe at the gorgeous lakes… and powdered mountains…

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]]> By: lilypond http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1127 lilypond Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:13:59 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1127 I made the trip on the Transsibirian Railway many many years ago from Moscov to Valdivostock. I agree, a truly unforgettable experience. I made the trip on the Transsibirian Railway many many years ago from Moscov to Valdivostock. I agree, a truly unforgettable experience.

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]]> By: Frédérique http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1126 Frédérique Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:42:40 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1126 True! True!

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]]> By: Aditya Rao http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1125 Aditya Rao Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:18:46 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1125 You missed out so many! the kalka shimla toy train! its a UNESCO heritage site .... and breathtaking was fun to read about all these though... keep writing! You missed out so many! the kalka shimla toy train! its a UNESCO heritage site …. and breathtaking was fun to read about all these though… keep writing!

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]]> By: Markus http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1124 Markus Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:08:44 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1124 Please change the post title to "Most spectacular train journeys in Europe". There is so much more out there.. Please change the post title to "Most spectacular train journeys in Europe". There is so much more out there..

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]]> By: Neil http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1123 Neil Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:42:27 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1123 Some of those sound great...others, just long. And, I must say, it's a very Eurocentric (and generally quite expensive) list. Best train ride I've every had - Lattakkia to Aleppo. For $1.25 per person, we got first class seats on an afternoon trip through the spectacular Anti-Lebanon mountains. Gorgeous views and excellent service. Some of those sound great…others, just long. And, I must say, it's a very Eurocentric (and generally quite expensive) list. Best train ride I've every had – Lattakkia to Aleppo. For $1.25 per person, we got first class seats on an afternoon trip through the spectacular Anti-Lebanon mountains. Gorgeous views and excellent service.

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]]> By: Linda http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1122 Linda Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:11:44 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1122 Oh, I want to do more of these! Went on a stunning trip up the mountains of Switzerland by mistake - it wasn't covered my my Eurail pass, but was gorgeous. I'd also add the Auckland-Wellington trip in New Zealand for some Lord of the Rings scenery. Oh, I want to do more of these! Went on a stunning trip up the mountains of Switzerland by mistake – it wasn't covered my my Eurail pass, but was gorgeous. I'd also add the Auckland-Wellington trip in New Zealand for some Lord of the Rings scenery.

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]]> By: Miami by Martin http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1121 Miami by Martin Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:28:11 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1121 What was up to a short time ago the world's highest standard gauge passenger train, is back in service. The Ferrocarril Central Lima to Huancayo railway tops off at 4,782 m (15,689 ft) and runs two or three times a month. It was relegated to second place by the Qingzang railway to Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 feet). What was up to a short time ago the world's highest standard gauge passenger train, is back in service. The Ferrocarril Central Lima to Huancayo railway tops off at 4,782 m (15,689 ft) and runs two or three times a month. It was relegated to second place by the Qingzang railway to Tibet at 5,072 m (16,640 feet).

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]]> By: Paul Robertson http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1120 Paul Robertson Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:45:02 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1120 Very dubious list! It's a great subject, but how did the Eurostar get past the editors? Or the omission of some of the great trains of Africa, for example? The Fianarantsoa-Manakara in Madagascar (alongside thundering rivers and through beautiful rain forest) is a strong contender, as is the one from Udzungwa Mtns to Dar in Tanzania - seeing the big game of Africa from your compartment window ranks pretty highly in my experience! Any South American travelers want to chime in? Bouncing through the rice paddies at sunrise in southern Thailand was also a goodie... Very dubious list! It's a great subject, but how did the Eurostar get past the editors? Or the omission of some of the great trains of Africa, for example? The Fianarantsoa-Manakara in Madagascar (alongside thundering rivers and through beautiful rain forest) is a strong contender, as is the one from Udzungwa Mtns to Dar in Tanzania – seeing the big game of Africa from your compartment window ranks pretty highly in my experience! Any South American travelers want to chime in? Bouncing through the rice paddies at sunrise in southern Thailand was also a goodie…

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]]> By: Cate http://matadortrips.com/the-10-most-spectacular-train-journeys-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1119 Cate Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:03:25 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=136#comment-1119 Nice post but you are forgetting the rest of the world. How about the great railway journey through South Africa - Rovos Rail. I have heard this way is suppose to be a classic ; and not to forget the Bangkok to Singapore journey on the Eastern and Oriental express. Nice post but you are forgetting the rest of the world. How about the great railway journey through South Africa – Rovos Rail. I have heard this way is suppose to be a classic ; and not to forget the Bangkok to Singapore journey on the Eastern and Oriental express.

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