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foothills of the Himalayas from Kalka 
to Shimla is Unesco-listed, snaking 
through more than 100 tunnels and 
over more than 850 bridges. Great Rail 
Journeys’ India’s Golden Triangle, Tigers 
& Shimla tour features this famous 
route, which opened in 1903.
THE TRANZALPINE
The Grand Tour of New Zealand 
escorted holiday includes the joy of 
travelling on the TranzAlpine. One of 
the world’s great railway journeys, it 
bisects the South Island, soaring from 
Greymouth on the west coast up over 
the mountains in search of the stately 
city of Christchurch on the east coast. 
Journey highlights include Arthur’s Pass 
and the Waimakiriri River Gorge before 
ending on the Canterbury Plain.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
Great Rail Journeys’ The Rocky 
Mountaineer and Alaska Cruise 
traverses the Great White North’s epic 
scenery and features its most famous 
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS 
HAVE TO SAY:
“This tour truly merits the word 
'epic'; an unforgettable journey 
on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer 
where the staff treat you like 
royalty, followed by a cruise 
through the most spectacular 
landscapes. Highly recommended.” 
Roy
"The views from the TranzAlpine 
are wonderful. It's a good way to 
see the best of New Zealand which 
has some breathtaking scenery; 
aqua waters and snowy topped 
mountains in the springtime." 
Debbie
“Travelling on the Blue Train 
has been a dream of mine for 
a long time yet the reality was 
even more amazing, exceeding 
my expectations in every way. 
Luxury at every turn, beautiful 
decor, fabulous food and drink. 
The friendly staff worked hard at 
all times to create an ambience 
that was so very special. The 
whole experience will stay with 
me forever.” David

"The trip in Gold Class on the 
Kuranda Scenic Railway was 
a highlight, the views of the 
rainforest and waterfalls were 
unforgettable." Charlotte
WHAT OUR 
CUSTOMERS SAID:
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train. Choose from the Mountaineer’s 
SilverLeaf Service, with its single-level 
dome carriage, or GoldLeaf, with its 
two-storey and glass-domed carriages 
offering 360-degree views. The food 
is as sublime as the scenery you’ll see, 
from the mountain resort of Banff to 
Kamloops, then to Vancouver.
THE BLUE TRAIN
Cape Town, Kruger National Park & the 
Blue Train is a rail holiday of a lifetime, 
as you recline on the legendary Blue 
Train, rolling 1,000 miles from Cape 
Town to Pretoria. Africa’s most famous 
train delights with award-winning 
wines and local cuisine in its grand 
dining car. Afterwards, retire to the 
decadent Lounge Car to take in the 
views and to watch for wildlife. 
TRANZALPINE 
THE BLUE TRAIN
TOY TRAIN 
KURANDA RAILWAY

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