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a few leisurely journeys along some of the most beautiful railway stretches in europe, on our a temporary wolf crossed the scottish highlands on the harry potter express. and will take the flam railway to the most beautiful waterfall in norway than on the glacier express, will save her on board cuisine and the scenery of the swiss alps. so enjoy the ride, happy travel. ah, this steam locomotive has made hollywood history, appearing on millions of screens across the world. and today i get to write it. hi there. today i'm back in my home country travelling through the scottish highlands on the jacobite seemed dre. the round trip is described as one of the greatest

railway journeys in the world, but it's probably most well known for its rule as the whole courts express in the harry potter movie. that's right. these very carriages took harry, ron and hermione from platform 9 and 3 quarters all the way to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. in real life, the jacobite steam train travels a 135 kilometers along the west coast of the scottish highlands. before our round trip starts in fort william bennett, crosses the glenfield, and by a doctor before ending up in the lake, a traditional fishing time, then the train heads back to fort william lick. i am sitting in this exact train here, and here is a description of the hogwarts express. scarlett's steam engine was waiting next to platform packed with people. assign overhead said hort's express, 11 o'clock. and i'm not the only harry potter fan on this train.

i'm in the with the school to hogwarts room. so this experiences like we're going there as like, being there. so we're finally being wizards are going to be for florence mclean has been working as a conductor on the jacobite since 1995. i've been monday. it since it's on the how to puerto phelman, you redo, got a lot, children, adults all ages. they just love it. and, but you do get enthusiastic israel and then the group to or so it's just a thought just the outlaw, different types of people from all over the bottles. it's a relaxing journey that allows the passengers to merely sit back and enjoy the scenery. the most famous view from the journey is the glen finan viaduct. the railway bridge was built in the late 19th century and it's the longest concrete

railway bridge in the country. ah, the train makes its 1st stop in glen finan, where you can learn more about its history in the small museum there. the train was built in 1949 in glasgow, but the fundamentals of the design date back to the 1920s, steam trains in scotland stopped running in the late sixty's. however, they were re introduced in the mid eighties in order to this tourism. next we arrive in my lake and i want to find out what it's actually like to drive an o train like this. so i tried to the driver, steve chipper field. i mean, the heat coming off that fire here. that's cold when we're running. that gets twice, maybe 3 times as hot as that, the, the fireman who's my main player. if he shovels correctly and gets the fire halt, they next. he shouts, lose a few pounds with me. i can,

which lead out and cold down. but i mean, steam trains in general, they're running all over the country now why, why is that? i think it's, we get more of people who like the nostalgia of it. they, you know, that they're not rally enthusiasts. as such, they just come out to enjoy the diary they remember the smell and the sounds on the site to stay him. and luckily we are allowed to still do it, so we'll keep doing it while they allow us to do so. time for lunch and the specialty here it's patient, shit, agents. since i've had a good relationship and a few persistent seagulls had to make sure they were included. it's time to set to land for the return journey and leave the siegel is behind. the jacobite also offers an afternoon tea service while i

with the british specialty, includes many sandwiches cakes. and scott, this is definitely makes it even more special. and reminds me of the time when mary ordered all of that crazy food from the cowley. remember, all of the chocolate dogs over there, he bought every flavor b with what a magical experience in the scottish highlands. with hey, i'm actually my busy, and i'm exploring europe's most seni train writes. i played with my toy trains as a child and the steam locomotives were always the ones that i loved most. that is

why i couldn't wait to spend a day here at the figure a way in the heart of switzerland. it's the last steam train in europe with an upright keta and the 1st mountain railway in whole europe. so now i'm ready for the ride it fireman. it a go. she an engineer martin hook. i thought i'd take me along to day. what is it for me? oh, then where their steam there must be fire. i can help out. fire meant it a got ye with it. the cold piston and push rod have to be lubricated. stone, it has to be done under steam at $150.00 to $180.00 degrees celsius. it was a you need a special oil. ah, now screw it tight, slowly. exactly. did anyone who lives well drives? well? a ha, that's yes. okay,

this is the pressure gauge where i can see how much pressure is in the boiler. so now we're up to $2.00. what do we need? we have to get to 13. now i have to get down to business. my job is to guide the 12 ton locomotive boot in $1873.00 into the station with cars hooked up, but without passengers, of course. thank goodness martin ha, gave me a brief explanation of how to do it. and he watches my every move. made it. oh, what's this way down the middle? good for? no other that's our truth rack rail and it's all know where our rack railway here i said on people are driving breaking goes exclusively through the rack rail on the gear from the locomotive gauges. and in that gives us a firm hold, hold. now it's time for the train to depart with passengers on board for them too. it's a fascinating experience. this locomotive only posed the train on a few days out of the year. at other times,

modern trains are in service on the route. it runs through the middle of switzerland. our journey begins at god our station and takes us after the mountain . truly he could. then we had down the other side to fits now at lake lucerne. this line opened in 1871, the 1st of its kind in europe. at the time it was a sensation the fire box has to be kept stoked with cold during the journey. that hasn't changed over time. i am happy to take on the job. at an average speed of 6 kilometers per hour, we arrived at the top of a regi, almost on time in the little engine that could be view is impressive. as a cheney engineer, i don't get a break. egg bound is a sailing. why is it so important? to keep on cleaning the locomotive, went through it with if you wipe everything down with the cleaning rag next door, you can feel right away if

a screws loose roses. so now we had back down the mountain suddenly, when our locomotive number 7 is trumping along all the other trains on the road, have to make way for it. the slow pace is all the better for enjoying this particular view. 2021 is the $150.00 the anniversary of the ye re weight. the locomotive was restored and put back in service, especially for it. an hour after leaving the top of the line, we arrived at fitz now station on lake lucerne. and now it's my turn at the controls again. they let me drive the locomotive on to the turntable and into the shed, all by myself. well, almost, ah. but what would you say? how did i do? got lost, you did a very good job. you even drove it yourself it can be so i could almost grant you

a diploma. maybe it was really great fun and i never told that i would be able to drive this thing nearly all on my own. and the view of their, i mean, that was with liquor, air, this stretch of mediterranean coastline is known as the italian riviera. hi there, i'm 100 here. well, i'm today. i'm going to be traveling on the think with harry expressed a train that connects the 5 scenic c site villages of the jake retire a national park here in italy. chink with terry or 5 lines is a cluster of 5 c side villages nestled into the mountains of the eastern stretch of the italian riviera. the regional train that runs through each village is the most

convenient way to get to right. and alternatively, you can take one of the many hiking trails the train begins its journey at less beds yet and travels through the 5 villages of rio majority men, odella, cornelia bonanza and montana. the train line was an engineering marble for its day cutting through the tough, mountainous rock of the region. it was officially opened in 1874. and it was the 1st time the region was made accessible other than by foot or by both my 1st stop of the day is very nice. i'm meeting with mark ho, reaching a local target who has been working in the region for almost 2 decades. he takes me down to the village square, which is right by the ocean. we've hopped off at very not site. it's colorful

houses make it a popular tourist spot and instagram location. one of his sightseeing attractions in bernard sir is de santa margarita church, built in the 13th century, a maze of narrow streets and winding steps lead us through the region which has been protected unesco world heritage site since 1997 marco and i hop back on board, it only takes about 5 minutes to get from one village to another, and the train runs every 10 to 20 minutes. our next stop of the day is manor rolla . what i find so lovely about this whole journey is that you've got an entire view of the close plane from the window of the train, the mountains on one side, and the amazing ocean view on the other. the buildings nestled into the clips have an interesting history. i, for many towers in that region actually have many towers because we have frequent

virus protection. the center is so interested and a good even the structure of the buildings is against the pirates. there were bold, close together, hidden by the cliffs. wow. but i guess is a bit safer nigh. mm. another short train journey through the train lines, many tunnels that offer a fleeting glimpses of the ocean below. ah, our final stop of the day is monterey. also, we're here to try some of the local cuisine. we find a quaint italian daily fit specializes in wine and local dishes. this particular wine is from the village oper, your maturing natural wine from the region. good

of legal area is well known for its salted antibodies. it's also the birthplace of hester, which i get to taste straight from the source. the sauce is made out of fresh basil with olive oil and pain. fresh, really good. for me, this really has been fact an exceptional experienced experience, the stretch of the italian riviera along the coast line by train with the mountains on the other side of me if you don't like trains, this maybe isn't the kind of trip for you, but it's an experience, i won't be forgetting any time, said i marco, and i part ways and i settle in for the journey back to las vegas. yeah, i wanna check im we've got some hot tips for your bucket list or what are the best places to go in europe?

the journey, the destination right. join our travel guys rented quarter check park spot for foodies. check and some great cultural memorials. 2000 years old event in this world. heritage site to join us. d. w, travel off we go. ah, the flowers far my line is barely 20 kilometers long, but travellers on this train aren't like me to forget the ride. hey there, i'm ok, so kim of easy, and i'm about to explore that flam spanner some say it's even the most beautiful train right in the world. and i want to check that out. so join me on my right. early in the morning to 1st train emerges from the depot by the fjord,

clamps to mountain, and comes back down. i'll be on it with bank hammer, who's in charge of marketing for the plum spanner. i bet i go. even before we left the road, i could say the train is really beautiful. their cars here, they are from the sixties and still driving and driving and driving. ah, we set off into the valley at a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour. ah. the line only has one set of tracks, but even so, 2 trains going opposite directions, use it at the same time. i'll find out how a bit later. this trip runs from murder up to about 800 meters altitude over wagner, horizon yoseph yoseph, berry come and down to fly at the edge of the orlando yacht. so bank, is there something along the track that i should definitely see and check out? absolutely. there's truth, washington waterfall, ah, that's made highlight,

and i at norma's to affection. ah, but it's more than just a beautiful tourist protection. it's, she energy is harnessed to generate the electricity that drives the flom spammer. ah, wow, this is one of the most exciting train stations i've ever visit. this waterfall is nearly a 100 meters high, and the train stops uniform submitted. so everyone can take a photo. and that's what i do now to. without a doubt, the waterfall is among the most photographed. often always many natural wanders. after a short stop, we press onward, almost as impressive as the scenery is the re line itself. about a century ago,

18 of the 20 tunnels were carved out of the rock with picks dynamite and lots of sweat. it took nearly 20 years to build this line. mm. the next top is barry clump, a unique station on this single trek line. this is where trains going opposite directions, meet and pass each other on a short double tracks trench. this time lutheran followed. the dad is driving the train down to the short. oh, nice to meet you. i'm ok so i'm getting. if you are writing this way, what do you like so much about this? you know, maybe i'm right on the spot in the me, somebody else in the night maybe me and also he because they are very

young lady with okay. from here. go to and fro. could alice sets off in a train down to lift your bang tamara, and i enjoy the final leg of the journey in a comfortable car. much of the interior is the original from the 1960 s. ah the lower we go, the more the valley opens up. we passed the 1st houses in flom my destination. after barely an hour on route. we arrived at the station. the flower spun. i definitely is one of the most beautiful train rides in europe. and not only because of this stunning landscape, it's also a fleet of engineering, built in this rough terrain nearly a 100 years ago without

a huge drilling machines you have to day. that's really super impressive. ah, no, just it mountains and glistening glaciers. rocky gorges and stunning ski slopes. this is train travel at its peak. hi there, i am hannah. hello and today i'm traveling on a glacier express. the twisting track travels through some of switzerland's most scenic landscape, which is why it's often described as one of the most breathtaking journeys in the world. i'm starting my journey in st. morris, a winter sports resort, beloved by the jet set. it's airily, the sun is just rising and it's minus 10 degrees celsius, but hopefully it'll be worth it for the gorgeous winter views. i've been promised

our 8 hour long trip through the swiss alps begins and sent more. it's continues through core and matt and break and ends in their mat. the route connects to ski resort towns often viewed as the winter playgrounds of the rich and famous big glacier express calls itself the world's slowest, fast re averaging just 38 kilometers an hour. it passes through $91.00 tunnels and crosses at $291.00 bridges, including the land, faster viaduct, a unesco world heritage site. the train is making a somewhat longer stop to switch engine. so i'm going to see if i can have a quick chat with the train driver palo when that hello. can you tell me right about what it's like to actually drive

a train like this on a snow? it's quite challenging. you need to have good concentration and an overview of the root all as well as know the mountains and where the dangerous parts are available . i hurry back on to the train just in time for lunch. the glacier express prepares all of its food on board in this tiny kitchen. it offers a 3 course meal of traditional swift cuisine that goes perfectly with the surrounding scenery. a verena mikaela has worked on board since 2018. the guest of that's our international calling. there are new gums and every day, which makes the job interesting. if we get to exchange story, which makes the day so enriching the muffins, how could i for one? then she serves me a traditional schnapps, the shrew tomorrow,

just for digestion. of course, a good to go in the glacier express wasn't always the luxury tourist attraction. it started running in 1930 as a way for locals to get around. but only in the summer months. the vast amount of snow and ice made it too difficult to operate in the winter time. in the early 19 eighties miss west began to recognize the trains tourism potential. the railway line was overhauled so it could run it year round, the glacier express became one of the world's most successful and well known tourist trains. several hours into the journey we reached the highest point on the line that over out pass at an elevation of 2033 meters.

no wonder this is also a popular ski area. this is definitely the most amazing view so far like being if i had a snow globe 3rd. so got a few more hours to go. i think i'm going to try and explore the train and see if there's anything else to see. so i'm sitting in 1st class, but there's even an extra class. excellent class. let's go take a look, arrive tickets for these seats constant. i watering 650 euros. so unsurprisingly, there are only a few people in this carriage. i order and a crony at the bar made with regional, swiss to, ah, a 300 kilometers later, the train reaches its destination. after 8 hours, we finally arrived in town. it was like a winter wonderland. gorgeous scenery,

but now it's really time to stretch my leg. i even catch a glimpse of the famous matter just as the sun sets over this beautiful village with with

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