Dream Trains. To discover another world

Like beautiful music, this journey in eighty trains around the world is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest. From North to South America, from Europe to Asia as well as Oceania, the unprecedented texts and unforgettable photographs of this book transport us to the very heart of the dream of rail. Who wouldn't thrill to climb aboard one of these unique trains, to discover enchanting, spectacular landscapes ? They are vectors of attractiveness, of social bonds as well as cultural or gastronomic revelations, and a magnificent example of the success of ecotourism.
Dream Trainstells the story of the charm of vintage - steam or rack rail - trains, the picture-perfect day trains or the refined elegance of a luxury train. This book also evokes the history of the legendary rail lines that have shaped the landscape and the human adventures of bygone eras. For us, we travellers from around the globe, each page offers marvellous moments of pure escape, and the exquisite opportunity to travel through time.
"Dream Trains" invites us on a voyage, a voyage to the heart of authenticity, in the countries and regions visited as well as the people encountered. A journey across continents aboard a selection of trains chosen for their incomparable character, and an opportunity to share unforgettable sensory experiences. A journey that embraces history and heritage as it looks to the future. A journey dedicated to well-being.
50 lines on 5 continents are narrated and illustrated, welcoming the reader to discover their history, their uniqueness, the extraordinary landscapes travelled and the quality of the travelling experience. For each line, the emphasis lies on the impact of these trains upon the local ecosystem as well as their contribution to the sustainable development of the region. 6 themes, featuring 5 emblematic tourist trains, underscore the variety of these trains and the experiences they offer.
Whether UNESCO heritage trains, mythical trains, trains full of charm, vintage trains, day-trip trains, or luxury trains, passengers choose their destinations with care. A preface situates the railway at the heart of its tourist and sociological dimension.