Winter can be wonderful if you plan a magical train journey to see some of the world’s best winter wonderlands. From the Caledonian Sleeper to the Semmering Line and the Glacier Express, enjoy a trip on a cosy train and look out of the window to enjoy some of nature’s most magical sights. Next stop […]
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In his new book Greatest British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo reveals his memories of childhood rail journeys and applauds the local community for saving the Settle to Carlisle Railway in the 1980s. On board the ‘Starlight Express’ Some of the first British railway journeys we filmed for the show were nostalgic for me. My mother’s […]
It’s time to get in the festive spirit…
Children’s authors Sam Sedgman and M.G. Leonard write great stories about their train travelling hero Harrison Beck and his uncle Nat. Their latest book Kidnap on the California Comet is available now. Why do you think children like trains so much? Trains are just magic. Especially steam trains. The smell of coal dust, the joyful […]
Simon Hodge, Managing Director of Tailor Made Rail, on bucket list train adventures, a magical trip on the Bernina Express and why Michael Portillo would be his favourite travel buddy
Rail to Venice, Florence, Rome and the majestic Scottish Highlands in 2021…
Meet Santa on a Christmas steam train adventure in 2020
Unmissable Christmas presents for the train lover in your life, or even just as a treat for yourself…