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Historic train circling the wine country of Napa Valley combined with fine dining experiences. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $150-300
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Scenic railway from Cairns to Kuranda passing through lush rainforest and waterfalls. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $50-100
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Ride traditional gondolas through Venetian canals with serenades enhancing the romantic ambiance. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $80-150 per ride.
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Authentic Wild West narrow gauge railway through the Rocky Mountains. The route runs from Durango to Silverton (45 miles) with a 3.5 hours journey each way. Highlights include Animas River canyon, gold rush towns, and vintage steam locomotives. Preservation infrastructure rates 9/10. **Best Season:** May to October **Notable Features:** Seasonal special events like Polar Express and photography specials enhance the experience.
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UNESCO world heritage railway featuring 103 tunnels on the route between Shimla and Kalka. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $10-50
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Luxury heritage rail journeys through various routes in South Africa with opulent vintage trains. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $1,000+
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Heritage railway running from Williams to the Grand Canyon featuring Wild West shows. **Best Season:** None specified **Cost:** $70-220
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Europe's largest narrow gauge railway network operating multiple routes, including the Brocken summit line at 1,142m altitude. Experience medieval towns and daily steam locomotives. **Best Season:** Year-round including magical winter season **Efficiency:** German engineered with infrastructure rated 9/10.
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UNESCO World Heritage railway known as the "Toy Train" built in 1881. The route spans from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling (88km) taking about 7-8 hours. Key experiences include Batasia Loop, tea estates, and stunning Himalayan views powered by steam engines. The infrastructure rates 7/10, reflecting colonial-era maintained tracks. **Best Season:** October to May **Distinctive Attributes:** Heritage landmark, significant elevation gain of 2,200m, affordable ticket pricing.
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