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Heritage Railways & Vintage Transportation
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USA★ 4
Georgetown Loop
A mountain loop railway in Colorado featuring iconic structures like the Devil's Gate Bridge. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $30-60
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USA/Canada★ 6
White Pass & Yukon Route
A historic Gold Rush railway connecting Skagway to Whitehorse with various journey options from 3 to 8 hours. Known as the "Railway built of gold" with highlights including the Klondike trail and mountain summit passes. **Best Season:** May to September **Access:** Connected to cruise ships; infrastructure rated 8/10.
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Thailand★ 1
Tuk-Tuk Tours - Bangkok
Traditional three-wheeled tuk-tuks provide lively tours around Bangkok's night markets. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $20-50 per tour.
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Cuba★ 2
Classic Car Tours - Havana
City tours in iconic 1950s American convertibles offering vibrant vintage car experiences. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $30-100 per hour.
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Switzerland/Italy★ 7
Bernina Express (Heritage Section)
UNESCO World Heritage railway crossing the Alps at up to 2,253m altitude. The four-hour trip from Chur to Tirano features the iconic Landwasser Viaduct and spectacular glaciers. Infrastructure is rated perfect at 10/10 with open panorama cars available in summer. **Best Season:** Year-round
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USA★ 7
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad
The highest narrow gauge railroad in the USA, crossing from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO over 64 miles. It's a full-day scenic journey offering views of Toltec Gorge and the 10,015ft summit, embodying authentic Wild West charm. **Best Season:** May to October **Status:** National Historic Landmark with infrastructure rated 8/10.
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Switzerland★ 8
Jungfrau Railway
Railway to Europe's highest station inside the Eiger mountain, offering a spectacular alpine experience. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $150-250
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Wales★ 4
Ffestiniog Railway
The world's oldest narrow gauge railway dating from 1836, running 13.5 miles between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The round trip lasts 2.5 hours and offers stunning Snowdonia landscapes, slate heritage sites, and an engineering marvel—the Deviation spiral. **Best Season:** Year-round **Community:** Volunteer maintained with infrastructure rated 8/10.
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Scotland★ 5
West Highland Line / Jacobite Steam Train
Famed for the Harry Potter "Hogwarts Express" and the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, this 84-mile round trip runs from Fort William to Mallaig. The duration is about 4 hours return. Passengers enjoy panoramic Loch views and the scenery of Ben Nevis. Its infrastructure is well maintained with a rating of 8/10. **Best Season:** April to October **Pop Culture:** Featured prominently in Harry Potter films.
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