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on a few leisurely journeys along. some of the most beautiful railways stretches in europe on our a temporary wolf crossed the scottish highlands on the harry potter express. and we'll take the flam railway to the most beautiful waterfall in norway. then on the glacier express, will save her on board cuisine and the scenery of the swiss alps. so enjoy the ride, happy travels. ah, this steam locomotive has made hollywood history, appearing on millions of screens across the world. and to day i get to write it. hi there. today i am back in my home country travelling through the scottish highlands on the jacobite seems like 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. maybe that's right. these very carriages took harry ron and her money 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 duct before ending up in the lake, a traditional fishing time, bend the train heads back to fort william lick. i'm sitting in this exact train here, and here's 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 am not the only harry potter, fine on this train. i'm in. it takes you to the school to hogwarts. so this experience is like where going there as like being there to where maybe being wizards are going to be for florence mclean has been working as a conductor on the jacobite since 1995. so it's been a monday since it's on the how to puerto phelman you, we do get a lot children, adults all ages. they just love it. and but you do get enthusiasts, 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 finish 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 best tourism. next we arrived in my lake and i want to find out what it's actually like to drive an old train like this. so i tracked the driver, steve chipper field. i mean, the heat coming off that fire here. that's cold when we're running. that gets twice may be 3 times as hot as that, the, the fireman who's my and my employer. if he shovels correctly and gets the far halt

the next, he does the lose a few pounds with me. i couldn't with lee now and cold down. i mean, steam trains in general, they're running all over the country now. why, why is that? i think it's we, we get more of people who like the nostalgia of it. they, you know, that they're not robyn fugette as such. so just come out to enjoy the guy they remember the smell in the sounds of the sites of steam. and luckily we're 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. in age and since i've had a good relationship and a few persistent seagulls had to make sure they were included it's time to settle and for the return journey and leave the seagulls behind.

hey jack fight also offers an afternoon tea service. while i with the british specialty, includes many sandwiches. cakes and skies definitely makes it even more special. and reminds me of the time when mary ordered all of that crazy period from the trolley, remember, all of the chocolate dogs are 35, every flavor being what a magical experience in the scottish highlands? ah 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 kettle and the 1st mountain railway in whole europe. so now i'm ready for the right. it fire men, it a good she an engineer martin, her thought i'd take me along to day. her martin. before we all went where there's tea, there must be fire. i can help out. fire meant it got ye with it. for the cold war piston and push rod have to be lubricated. stone, it has to be done under steam at $150.00 to $180.00 degrees celsius. so you need a special oil. ah, now screw it tight slowly. exactly. did anyone loops well?

drives well? ah, that's yes. okay. this is the pressure gauge where can see how much pressure is in the boiler right now we're up to 2.82.9. 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 18. 73 into the station with cars hooked up, but without passengers, of course. thank goodness martin haul up, gave me a brief explanation of how to do it and he watches my every move, made it all. what's this way down the middle? good for no other. that's our truth rack rail, and it's all not where our rack railway here i said on 3, all our drive and breaking goes exclusively through the rack rail on the gear from the locomotive engages and, and 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 post contained 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 gold our station and takes us after the mountain to the he could. then we had down the other side to fits now at lake lu. sir. 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 it ag, 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 heading. why is it so important to keep on cleaning the locomotive, went through it with if you, if everything down as

a cleaning rags next door, you can feel right away. if the screws loose over, those is sort of now we had back down the mountain when our locomotive number 7 is trundling along, all the other trains on the road have to make way for it. the slow pace is all the better for enjoying this pick. take you love you. 2021 is the $150.00 the anniversary of the ye re weight. the locomotive was restored and put beckoned service, especially for it. an hour after leaving the top of the line, we arrived at fits now station on lake lucerne. and now it's my turn at the controls again. they let me drive the locomotive onto the turntable and into the shed, all by myself. well, almost ah. but what would you say? how did i do that?

god bless you, did a very good job. even drove it yourself, this country, so i could almost grant you a diploma. many things, it was really great fun and i never thought 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. yeah. 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 kink with harry expressed a train that connects the 5 scenic c site villages of the jake retiring national park here in italy. check with terry or 5 lines is a cluster of 5 c site 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. marolla cornelia then nasa and mounted up the train line was an engineering marble for its day cutting through the tough, mountainous rock of the region. it was officially opened in $1874.00, 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 ver, not side. 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 lane 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 to wider from any towers in the region. actually have many towers because we are frequent virus attacks in the center is so interested and the 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 ah, another short train journey through the train lines, many tunnels that offer a fleeting glimpses of the ocean below. mm. 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, open your maturing natural wine from the region. good.

reach of legal maria is well known for its salted anchovies. it's also the birthplace of pesto, which i get to taste straight from this source. the sauce is made out of fresh basil with olive oil and kind fresh, really good. good. for me. this really has been such 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 soon. i marco and i part ways and i settle in for the journey back to las vegas. yeah. i want to check him.

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 guides, romantic quarter check part spot, or thirties, check, and some great cultural memorials, 2000 years old and in this world heritage site. to join us. d. w, travel off we go on the floor was fine, my line is barely 20 kilometers long, but travelers on this train aren't likely to forget the ride. hey there, i'm so kim, i've easy and i'm about to explore that slam spanner. some say it's even the most beautiful train ride 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 yard clams to mountain incomes break down. be on it with bang handler, who's in charge of marketing for the plumb spanner. even before we left, i could say the train is really beautiful. the car seat from the 60 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 find out how a bit later. the stretch runs from mood up to about 800 meters altitude over just gotten better club and down to florida at the edge of the orleans field. so bank, is there something along the fact that i should definitely see and check out after

there was a waterfall? that's the main highlights at norma's to us of texture i, but it's more than just the beautiful tourists detection. it's she energy, it's hard to generate electricity that drive the flom spawn. ah, wow. this is one of the most exciting train stations i've ever been. it's 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 that 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. the next stop 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 who didn't follow could that is driving the train down to the short 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? check with them on the spot in the summer and else like in the night.

and also he because they are very with okay from here to do and folk about 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, no more. the valley opens up. we passed the 1st houses in flood my destination after barely an hour on route. we arrive at the station. the flower spawn. i definitely is one of the most beautiful trained 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 the 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 and sent 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 will 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 poor 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 cars itself. the world's slowest fast rate, 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 agent. so i'm going to see if i can have a quick chat with the train driver. carla went back hello. can you tell me right about what it's like to actually drive

a train like this line? is they all snow? it's quite challenging. of you need to have a good concentration and an overview of the root all as well as know the mountains and where the dangerous parts are. and so 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 swiss cuisine that goes perfectly with the surrounding scenery. a verena mikaela has worked on board since 2018. the guess is in the gas, our international comment. there are new gallons and every day, which makes the job interesting. it we get to exchange stories which makes the day so enriching the muffin top for one. then she serves me a traditional schnapps,

the shoes, the more just for digestion. of course, a good to go in the glacier express wasn't always a 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. so if so got a few more hours to go 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 for there's even an extra class. excellent class. let's go take a look, arrive tickets for these seats. kostin. 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 swift jim 300 kilometers later, the train reaches its destination. after 8 hours, we finally arrived in 7 months. 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 horn just as the sun sets over this beautiful village with ah, ah, with

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