
The World by Train
100 Legendary Railway Journeys
Rough Guides (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. November 2026
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-1-83529-650-9 (ISBN)
Description
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 beyond
- Scenic landscapes - mountains, coastlines, deserts, forests, and dramatic countryside
- Famous trains and routes - luxury rail journeys, historic lines, and unforgettable long-distance adventures
- Hidden gems - lesser-known railways, remote stations, and unique train travel experiences
- Travel inspiration for future journeys and for readers who simply love dreaming about the world
Let this travel guide take you on a breathtaking journey across the rails - and make the world your own legend.
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 beyond
- Scenic landscapes - mountains, coastlines, deserts, forests, and dramatic countryside
- Famous trains and routes - luxury rail journeys, historic lines, and unforgettable long-distance adventures
- Hidden gems - lesser-known railways, remote stations, and unique train travel experiences
- Travel inspiration for future journeys and for readers who simply love dreaming about the world
Let this travel guide take you on a breathtaking journey across the rails - and make the world your own legend.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
APA Publications
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 200 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83529-650-9 (9781835296509)
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