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The devilish delights of Ecuador´s "Devil´s Nose Train"

efenzi by José Juan Adamuz If there's a single means of transport today that most preserves some of the old-time romance of travel, it surely must be rail travel, thanks to its close-to-the-ground, human scale, and in many countries, rolling stock which is literally vintage. Latin America is a good example - though these days intercity rail travel in the region is limited, the trains still in service run through some lovely landscapes, and many are throwbacks to the past. A prime example is…

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The Great Orme Tramway is a vintage charmer in Wales

At just 206 metres (680 feet) above sea level, the Great Orme (below) might be thought of as rather a slight hill. But it looks as imposing as a far greater eminence, as it overlooks the seaside resort of Llandudno, on the north Welsh coast about a 4½-hour drive or train ride from London and just over an hour's drive and two hours by rail from Liverpool. It’s a limestone headland about two miles long and a mile wide where, back in the Bronze Age, copper was mined (but they only discovered…

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Spectacular train rides without leaving home

You’re enjoying an adventure for the senses as you journey through the soaring Alps Mountains in Switzerland. You immediately understand why the magnificent view that surrounds you in Colorado inspired the words of “America the Beautiful.” You channel Harry Potter during a ride over the towering viaduct that the Hogwarts Express crossed in the popular film series. These and other equally dramatic, experiences can be yours while you travel no farther than the chair in front of your…

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Riding Canada's Rocky Mountaineer Railroad

On the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver to Banff; the views out of the huge windows can be enjoyed from the comfortable seat of your carriage. I don't think we’ve ever had such VIP treatment on any form of service anywhere. From the moment the coach came to pick us up at the hotel, the level of care we received from the Rocky Mountaineer people was almost embarrassing. read post

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Jools Stone October 10, 2010 at 4:48pm

ProtectRail, Ok, that's why I couldn't find anything first time then! Thanks for that, will do.
Northeast News October 10, 2010 at 4:46pm

Jools, it's called ProtectRail, with no J. It's all about security. Google it and you'll get a few explanations with more detail.
Jools Stone October 10, 2010 at 11:50am

Does anyone know more about ProjectRail please? It sounds like the sort of thing I need to know more about. Thanks!
Gregory Alan Gross October 10, 2010 at 12:42am

"Would any cost-effective terrorist even bother to attack the U.S.'s underwhelming railroad system?"

If anything, they might want to keep it going.
Northeast News October 10, 2010 at 12:33am

A new ProtectRail movement is aimed at keeping European trains safe from terrorists. Would any cost-effective terrorist even bother to attack the U.S.'s underwhelming railroad system?
Jools Stone September 20, 2010 at 8:01am

Some of you may like my recent posts about train travel. This one on the joy & pain of using trains later in life:
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2QIbZL/joolsstone.wordpress.com/2010/...
And this one on Glasgow's neat little Subway
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/19WLuN/joolsstone.wordpress.com/2010/...
Maureen Blevins September 4, 2010 at 3:58pm

Just returned from a trip to Wales! Took the train from London to Cardiff. Utilized the train for getting to and from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Travelling by train in the UK is convenient and practical - except when you have to 'mind the gap' with heavy luggage!
Jools Stone August 26, 2010 at 1:15am

Hi railfans, I won't do these plugs too often I promise but thought you might like to take a look at my latest post, rounding up some great sites for planning rail journeys, some well known, some less so:
http://joolsstone.wordpress.com
Maureen Blevins August 18, 2010 at 12:21am

Union Station in Chicago is pretty big - but yes, it IS downtown. Depending where your hotel is it might be walkable. The Art Institue is wonderful, and if you want a romantic dining experience go to the 95th in the John Hancock building. Dinner on the 95th floor offers an incredible view and will be really special. If you want some other suggestions, tips, etc on what to see, email me privately. Too bad you don't have time for NewOrleans!
Gregory Alan Gross August 17, 2010 at 11:36pm

What you've heard about the US, sadly, is true, Jools, and it becomes more true the farther west you go. But even here, rail travel is pretty much city center to city center, and a lot of Americans fed up with air travel are waking up to that.