Will saver on board cuisine and the scenery of the swiss alps. So enjoy the ride, happy travel. Ah, this Steam Locomotive has made hollywood history, appearing on millions of screens across the world. And today i get to write it. Hi there. Today im back in my home country travelling through the Scottish Highlands on the jacobite seemed dre. The round trip is described as one of the greatest Railway Journeys in the world, but its probably most well known for its rule as the whole courts express in the harry potter. Maybe thats right. These very carriages took harry ron and her money from platform 9 and 3 quarters all the way to Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry. In real life, the jacobite steam train travels a 135 kilometers along the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. Before our round trip starts in fort william bennett, cross glenfield, and buy a duct before ending up in the lake, a traditional fishing time, then the train heads back to fort william lick. I am sitting in this exact train here, and here is a description of the hogwarts express. Scarletts steam engine was waiting next to platform packed with people. Assign overhead said horts express, 11 oclock. And i am not the only harry potter, fine on this train. Im in, it takes you to school to hogwarts room. So its this experience is like were going there as like, being there to were finally being wizards are going to be. Yeah. Florence mclean has been working as a conductor on the jacobite since 1995. So its been a monday or since its on the how to puerto phelman, you redo gala children adults all ages. They just love it a, but you do get enthusiasts, israel and then the group 2 or so its just a thought, just the outlaw, different types of people from all over the bottles. Its a relaxing journey that allows the passengers to merely sit back and enjoy the scenery. The most famous view from the journey is the glen finan viaduct. The railway bridge was built in the late 19th century and its the longest concrete railway bridge in the country. Ah, the train makes its 1st stop in glen finan, where you can learn more about its history in the small museum there. The train was built in 1949 in glasgow, but the fundamentals of the design date back to the 1920s, steam trains in scotland stopped running in the late sixtys. However, they were re introduced in the mid eightys in order to this tourism. Next we arrive in my lake and i want to find out what its actually like to drive an o train like this. So i tried to the driver, steve chipper field. I mean, the heat coming off that fire here. Thats cold when were running. That gets twice, maybe 3 times as hot as that, the, the fireman whos my main player. If he shovels correctly and gets the far halt, they next, he does the lose a few pounds with me i can, which lead out and cold down. But i mean, steam trains in general, theyre running all over the country now why, why is that . I think its, we get more of people who like the nostalgia of it. They, you know, that theyre not rally enthusiasts. As such, they just come out to enjoy the diary they remember the smell and the sounds on the sites are stadium. And luckily we are allowed to still do it. So well keep doing it while they allow us to do so. Time for lunch and the specialty here its fish and ship agents. Since ive had a Good Relationship and a few persistent seagulls had to make sure they were included its time to set to land for the return journey and leave the seagulls behind. The jacobite also offers an Afternoon Tea Service while i with the british specialty, includes many sandwiches cakes. And scott, this is definitely makes it even more special. And reminds me of the time when mary ordered all of that crazy food from the call it. Remember, all of the chocolate dogs are very bought every played with what a Magical Experience in the Scottish Highlands. Ah hey, im actually my busy, and im exploring europes most. Seni trained writes. I played with my toy trains as a child and the Steam Locomotives were always the ones that i loved most. That is why i couldnt wait to spend a day here at the figure a way in the heart of switzerland. Its the last steam train in europe with an upright ketta and the 1st Mountain Railway in whole europe. So now im ready for the ride it firemen. It a go. She an engineer martin hook. Id thought id take me along to day. Martin before me. Oh. Then where there steam, there must be fire. I can help out. Firemen, it got ye with it. The cold piston and push rod have to be lubricated. Dont it has to be done under steam at 150. 00 to 180. 00 degrees celsius. So you need a special oil. Ah, now screw it tight, slowly. Exactly. Did anyone who lives well drives . Well . A ha, thats yes. Okay, this is the Pressure Gauge where i can see how much pressure is in the boiler. So now were up to 2. 00. What do we need . We have to get to 13. Now i have to get down to business. My job is to guide the 12 ton locomotive boot in 1873. 00 into the station with cars hooked up, but without passengers, of course. Thank goodness martin holler, gave me a brief explanation of how to do it. And he watches my every move. Made it all. Whats this way down the middle . Good for no other. Thats our truth rack rail. And its all know where our rack railway here ive said on people are driving breaking goes exclusively through the rack rail on the gear from the locomotive gauges and, and that gives us a firm hold house. Now its time for the train to depart with passengers on board for them too. Its a fascinating experience. This locomotive only pulls the train on a few days out of the year. At other times, modern trains are in service on the route. It runs through the middle of switzerland. Our journey begins at gold our station and takes us up 30 mountain to the he could. Then we had down the other side to fits now at lake lucerne. This line opened in 1871. The 1st of its kind in europe, at the time it was a sensation the fire box has to be kept stoked with cold during the journey. That hasnt changed over time. I am happy to take on the job at an average speed of 6 kilometers per hour. We arrived at the top of ag, almost on time, in the little engine that could be view is impressive. As a cheney engineer, i dont get a break. Egg bound is a ceiling. Why is it so important to keep on cleaning the locomotive, went through it with. If you wipe everything down with a cleaning rag next door, you can feel right away. If a screws loose over those is sort of a foot. Now we had back down the mountain when our locomotive number 7 is tramping along, all the other trains on the road have to make way for it. The slow pace is all the better for enjoying this particular view. 2021 is the 150. The anniversary of the ye re weight, the locomotive was restored and put back in service, especially for it an hour after leaving the top of the line, we arrived at fitz now station on lake lucerne. And now its my turn at the controls again. They let me drive the locomotive on to the 20th and into the shed, all by myself. Well, almost ah. But what would you say . How did i do . Get lost . You did a very good job. You even drove it yourself. This company, so i could almost grant you a diploma. Many things, it was really great fun and i never thought that i would be able to drive this thing nearly all on my own. And the view of there, i mean, that was with liquor, air, this stretch of mediterranean coastline is known as the Italian Riviera. Hi there, im 100 here. Well, and today im going to be traveling on the kink with harry expressed a train that connects the 5 scenic c site villages of the jake retire a National Park here in italy. Chink with terry or 5 lines is a cluster of 5 c side villages nestled into the mountains of the eastern stretch of the Italian Riviera. The regional train that runs through each village is the most convenient way to get to right. And alternatively, you can take one of the many hiking trails the train begins its journey at less beds yet, and travels through the 5 villages of rio maturing men out olla, cornelia beneatha and mounted up the train line was an engineering marble for its day cutting through the tough, mountainous rock of the region, it was officially opened in 1874. 00, and it was the 1st time the region was made accessible other than by foot or by both. My 1st stop of the day is very nath. Im meeting with mark ho, reaching a local target who has been working in the region for almost 2 decades. He takes me down to the village square, which is right by the ocean. Weve hopped off at very not site. Its colorful houses make it a popular tourist spot and instagram location. One of his sightseeing attractions in bernetta is to Santa Margarita church, built in the 13th century, a maze of narrow streets and winding steps lead us through the region which has been protected unesco World Heritage site since 1997 marco and i hop back on board it only takes about 5 minutes to get from one village to another, and the train runs every 10 to 20 minutes. Our next stop of the day is manor rolla. What i find so lovely about this whole journey is that youve got an entire view of the close lane from the window of the train, the mountains on one side, and the amazing ocean view on the other. The buildings nestled into the clips have an interesting history or so many towers in that region actually have many towers because we have frequent virus protection. The center is so interested and a good even the structure of the buildings is against the pirates that were built all close together, hidden by the cliffs. Wow. But i guess is a bit safer and i, yeah, mm. Another short crane journey through the train lines, many tunnels that offer a fleeting glimpses of the ocean below. Ah, our final stop of the day is mounted. Also. Were here to try some of the local cuisine. We find a queen, italian daily fit, specializes in wine and local dishes. This particular wine is from the village, upper yo, missouri natural wine from the region. It reach of legal area is well known for its salted antibodies. Its also the birthplace of pesto, which i get to taste straight from this source. The sauce is made out of fresh basil with olive oil and pain flow fresh. Really good for me, this really has been such an exceptional experienced experience. The stretch of the Italian Riviera along the coast line by train with the mountains on the other side of me. If you dont like trains, this maybe isnt the kind of trip for you, but its an experience. I wont be forgetting any time, said i marco and i part ways and i settle in for the journey back to las vegas. Yeah, i want to check him. Weve got some hot tips for your bucket list. What are the best places to go in europe . The journey, the destination right join our travel guides rented quarter, check our spot for foodies, check, and some great cultural memorials. 2000 years old event in their school World Heritage to join us. D. W. Travel off we go. The plums fine line is barely 20 kilometers long, but travellers on this train arent likely to forget the ride. Hey there im so kim, ive easy and im about to explore the slum spanner. Some say its even the most beautiful train right in the world. And i want to check that out. So join me on my ride. Early in the morning to 1st training, mergers from the depot by the yard to clamps to mountain incomes break down. Be on it with bang hammer, whos in charge of marketing for the plum, spanner. Even before we left, i could say the train is really beautiful, the car see it out from the 16th and still driving and driving and driving. Ah. We set off into the valley at a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour. Ah, the line only has one set of tracks, but even so, 2 trains going opposite directions, use it at the same time, i find out how a bit later this trach runs from move up to about 800 meters altitude over a yacht club and down to florida at the edge of the orleans field. So bank, is there something along the track that i should definitely see and check out after there was a waterfall . Thats the main highlights at no cost to us or texture. Ah, but its more than just the beautiful tourist detection. Its she energy is hard to generate the electricity that drives the clumps by now i wow, this is one of the most exciting train patients ive ever visit. This waterfall is nearly a 100 meters high, and the train stops uniform submitted so everyone can take a photo. And thats what i do now to. Without a doubt, the waterfall is among the most photographed. Often always, many natural wanders. After a short stop, we press onward, almost as impressive as the scenery is the re line itself. About a century ago, 18 of the 20 tunnels were carved out of the rock with picks dynamite and lots of sweat. It took nearly 20 years to build this line. The next top is barry clump, a unique station on this single track line. This is where trains going opposite directions, meet and pass each other on a short double tracks trench. This time lutheran followed, the dad is driving the train down to the short. I dont nice to meet you. Im ok. So i if you are writing this way, what do you like so much about this . You know, yeah. Maybe im in right on the spot in the somebody else can the night me and also people i guess they are very young lady with okay. From here. Good to and fro. Could alice sets off in a train down to lift your bank tamara, and i enjoy the final leg of the journey in a comfortable car. Much of the interior is the original from the 1960 s. Ah the lower we go, the more the valley opens up. We passed the 1st houses in flom my destination. After barely an hour on route. We arrived at the station. The flower spun. I definitely is one of the most beautiful train rides in europe. And not only because of the stunning landscape, its also a fleet of engineering built in this rough terrain nearly a 100 years ago without a huge drilling machines you have to day. Thats really super impressive. Ah, no, just it mountains and glistening glaciers. Rocky gorges and stunning ski slopes. This is train travel at its peak. Hi there, i am hannah. Hello and today im traveling on a glacier express. The twisting track travels through some of switzerlands most scenic landscape, which is why its often described as one of the most breathtaking journeys in the world. Im starting my journey in st. Morris, a Winter Sports resort, beloved by the jet set. Its airily, the sun is just rising and its minus 10 degrees celsius, but hopefully it will be worth it for the gorgeous winter views. Ive been promised our 8 hour long trip through the swiss alps begins and sent more. Its continues through poor and matt and break and ends and sir matt. The root connects to ski resort towns often viewed as the winter playgrounds of the rich and famous. They glacier express calls itself the worlds slowest, fast train, averaging just 38 kilometers an hour. It passes through 91. 00 tunnels and crosses 291. 00 bridges, including the land, faster viaduct, a unesco World Heritage site. The train is making a somewhat longer stop to switch engine. So im going to see if i can have a quick chat with the train driver. Tallow went back. Hello. Can you tell me right about what its like to actually drive a train like this on a snow . Its quite challenging. You need to have a good concentration and an overview of the root all as well as know the mountains and where the dangerous parts are alive. I hurry back onto the train just in time for lunch. The glacier express prepares all of its food on board in this tiny kitchen. It offers a 3 course meal of traditional swift cuisine that goes perfectly with the surrounding scenery. A Verena Mikaela has worked on board since 2018. The guest is in. Thats our International Coming to our new gums and every day which makes the job interesting. If we get to exchange stories, which makes the day so enriching the muffin, talk for one, then she serves me a traditional schnapps. The shoot, the more just for digestion, of course, a good to go in the glacier express wasnt always the luxury tourist attraction. It started running in 1930 as a way for locals to get around. But only in the summer months, the vast amount of snow and ice made it too difficult to operate in the winter time. In the early 19 eighties, miss west began to recognize the trains tourism potential. The railway line was overhauled, so it could run it year round, the glacier express became one of the worlds most successful and well known tourists trade. Several hours into the journey. We reached the highest point on the line that over out pass at an elevation of 2033 meters. No wonder this is also a popular ski area. This is definitely the most amazing view so far. Like being if i had a snow globe. So if so got a few more hours to go think im going to try and explore the train and see if theres anything else to see. So im sitting in 1st class, but theres even an extra class. Excellent class. Lets go take a look, arrive tickets for these seats constant. I watering 650 euros. So unsurprisingly, there are only a few people in this carriage. I order and a crony at the bar made with regional, swiss to, ah, 300 kilometers later, the train reaches its destination. After 8 hours, we finally arrived and found that it was like a winter wonderland. Gorgeous scenery, but now its really time to stretch my legs. I even catch a glimpse of the famous matter horn. Just as the sun sets over this whole village. Ah. Ah, ah ah ah, ah, with ah. Oh art. More in depression, musicians from ukraine and felonies continue to resist and their giving, rousing performances at the beethoven 1st bon, oh, arent 21 d w . Oh, i can use on with a free cruise. Eat the bikes the and thus the tiled sustainable. And then walking one does on the streets of africa. Lets take a closer look red 60 minutes on d, w. O. 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