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As much as we love high-speed rail travel here at Railtrail, sometimes it’s worth taking
a little longer to enjoy the experience. In this brochure we are pleased to offer you
not only the excitement of high-speed trains, but also some of the incredibly scenic
journeys that the express routes left behind.
This year’s European section has familiar faces and intriguing newcomers. We have added steam to the
south of France on
St Tropez, Monte Carlo & the Train des Pignes
and
The Hungaria
is our nod to the
nostalgia of international rail travel, the famous EuroCity service transporting us in style from Berlin to
Prague to Budapest. Finally,
Cantabria, Madrid & La Rioja
uncovers Spain’s ‘Green Coast’, capital city and
famous wine region on a European tour uniquely bookable from your local station.
Our Grand Tours by Rail are completely unique itineraries, limited edition, one departure only and relatively
small group sizes, which means that they fill quickly. After the success of
Norway’s Majestic Fjords &
Steam
, we have added
Swedish Steam & Hanseatic Heritage
, a sensational journey through Northern
Germany and Sweden by train and boat. And our
Grand Tour of Europe by EuroCity
follows three famous
international routes through Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Switzerland on
one tour!
And, finally, back to my initial point, our brand new
Vive la Différence
tour
eschews the high-speed TGV, taking the traditional, scenic route to the
Massif Central, then a triangular tour of viaducts, vineyards and verdant
valleys, plus a plethora of heritage railways. I’m proud to say that our tours
aren’t formed on a production line; that’s why it’s so interesting here at
Railtrail. Vive la Différence!
Rob Carroll
Commercial & Product Manager
Railtrail Tours Ltd
FRONT COVER MAIN PICTURE:
Pilatus Cog Railway
© STC
*With thanks to Janet Auckland &
the Middleton Railway for the use
of their loco ‘Carroll’