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World Class Trains

World Class Trains

1999•Documentary
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Eagle Media takes you around the world to explore the hidden nooks of the world with the World Class Trains series. Learn the history and the intricacies of these historic transports. Explore Europe, India, Africa, Mexico, and Western Canada from the inside of some of the most elegant and famous train tours in the world.

StatusIn Production
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 1, 1999

Episodes

E160m

The Eastern & Oriental Express

The train departs from Singapore - through the jungles of Malaysia and Thailand - crossing the River Kwai Bridge into Bangkok - then on to Sukhothai - the journey ending in Chiang Mai.

Jan 1, 1999

E260m

The Royal Scotsman

Explore this aristocratic of trains, which represents the apotheosis of rail-borne luxury. Travel through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, where mountains, lochs and forests provide an ever-changing backdrop.

Jan 1, 1999

E360m

The Great South Pacific Express

The Great South Pacific Express motors along Australia's eastern seaboard on this three-day, two-night journey, with stops in Proserpine (along the Great Barrier Reef) and Kuranda. Featuring some of the most ornately designed carriages, the Great South Pacific Express offers travelers an early twentieth century atmosphere with all the luxury afforded on a world class trai

Jan 1, 1999

E460m

The Imperial Express

Passengers on The Imperial Express travel in luxury on this 52-hour excursion from Prague to Budapest. Originally used by the Hungarian President, the train retains the look and feel it had prior to the fall of Communism. As the train travels through the scenic towns in the Czech Republic, Bohemia, Slovakia and Romania, the appearance of The Imperial Express is an attraction to the townspeople as much as it is to its passengers. Though only a three-day journey, the opportunity to see Eastern Europe in the comfort of the west provides memories for a lifetime.

Jan 1, 1999

E560m

Rovos Rail: The Pride of Africa

Travel aboard Rovos Rail's "Pride of Africa" for a wondrous and unique rail safari through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa. Relive the romance, excitement and the adventure of the pioneers, slave traders, ivory hunters and gold prospectors who dared to conquer the region over a century ago.

Jan 1, 1999

E660m

Palace On Wheels

Starting with a ceremonial departure from Delhi, this journey will take a route of regal splendour, through Rajasthan, the historical city of Chittogarh and the "Lake City" of Udaipur - the magical deserts of Jaisalmer and Jouhpur into Bharatpur and Agra.

Jan 1, 1999

E7

Palace on Wheels

Features 'The Royal Orient' that travels through India taking in Gujarat and Rajastan.

Jun 3, 2000

E8

Rovos Rail

Features the African 'Rovos Rail' that travels from Cape Town to Knysna.

Jun 3, 2000

E9

Venice Simplon Orient Express

A trip across Europe in the Edwardian grandeur of the old Empire. Experience the exquisite engineering and incomparable service of a rail journey that passes through London, Boulogne, Paris, The Alps and, finally, Venice.

Jun 3, 2000

E10

Royal Scotsman

Experience the luxury of the train travel from a bygone era. Witness the mountains, lochs and forests of the Scottish scenery.

Jun 3, 2000

E11

Imperial Express

The Imperial Express travels from Prague Central Station on a luxury journey across the land to Hungary.

Jun 3, 2000

E12

Al Andalus Expreso

This volume follows the Al Andalus Express on its 7-day journey through the mythic landscapes of Spain's Andalucia, Granada, and Seville, as well as a stop at one of the seven wonders of the world, the spectacular Alhambra.

Jun 3, 2000

E1360m

The Royal Orient Express

Explore the beautiful and mystical states of Gujarat and Rajasthan on board the regal splendor of India's travelling palace, the Royal Orient Express.

Jan 1, 2001

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