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Great Rail Journeys

Name: Great Rail Journeys
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SKU: 9781805700869
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36 Adventures from Across the World

By Anthony Lambert

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Discover the world's most iconic train journeys and soak up the geography, heritage and quiet luxury that make each unique. Spanning six continents, the journeys range from epic, multi-day odysseys to delightful local rides, capturing the simple joys of rail travel. Each journey is brought to... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Great Rail Journeys explores 36 legendary train routes across the globe, celebrating their romance, history, engineering marvels and the enduring magic of rail travel.

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Discover the world's most iconic train journeys and soak up the geography, heritage and quiet luxury that make each unique.

Spanning six continents, the journeys range from epic, multi-day odysseys to delightful local rides, capturing the simple joys of rail travel.

Each journey is brought to life with:

Commissioned illustrations that evoke the spirit of each route.
An exploration of the cultural and historical significance of the trains, tracks, and stations.
Highlights to watch for along the way, from architectural gems and engineering feats to natural wonders and stunning landscapes.

Travel through the snow-covered peaks of Switzerland, the vast deserts of Australia, the lush valleys of Japan, and the dramatic coastlines of Norway. Encounter tales of lions in Kenya, elephants on Namibian tracks, and wartime escapes in the Alps. Whether it's the Ghan, the Glacier Express or the Settle & Carlisle, each route invites readers to experience the world from the window of a train.

Perfect for armchair travellers, train enthusiasts, and lovers of slow travel, Great Rail Journeys is a giftable tribute to the enduring magic of railways. It's a book to inspire your next adventure, or simply to enjoy the ride.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805700869

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln

Illustration: 43 illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Eva Kelly

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 730g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Anthony Lambert has written or contributed to more than 20 books on railway history and railway travel, and was consultant editor to the nine-volume partwork The World of Trains. He has travelled on the railways of more than 55 countries and written railway history and travel articles for such newspapers and magazines as The Daily Telegraph, The New York Times, Wanderlust and Orient Express. He has been involved with the conservation of railway heritage since he was a teenager and is a judge for the National Railway Heritage Awards.Eva Kelly is a Dublin-based illustrator and artist whose work blends handdrawn ink, printmaking and digital collage to create vibrant illustrations. With a background in Visual Communications and Printmaking, and an MA in Illustration from the University of Hertfordshire, she brings a multi-disciplinary approach to each project, exploring storytelling, place and connection through hand-crafted visuals. She lectures in Drawing and Illustration in Dublin. She can be found at: evakellyillustration.com