This thrilling book uses photographs and text to convey the rush and exhilaration of upscale voyages by rail. With the anticipation before you board and the slow departure from the station, the excitement never ends as you hurtle across various landscapes. Cocooned in a bubble of comfort and convenience, the world passes by your window. Featuring a history of deluxe train travel, this volume covers all elements of the experience from grandiose carriage interior and exterior details to majestic station architecture. Text in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian