TimeOut

London, Paris, Simplon, Venezia... Istanbul... The Legendary Blue Train, its name... Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot... The Atmosphere, the luxury ambiance, travelling with style, taking the time to travel, enjoying the moment... These are all the reasons...  

A interesting display. I recall a cool post by fellow PuristS 'jporos' when he traveled via train in the U.S. They do this trip up the coast called the Pacific Surfliner, I think I need to book a ticket! -MW

But this Orient Express is a must be, IMO. Best, my friend. Nicolas

...a colleague quit her job to work on the Orient Express. I think she stayed for 4 years. Nice dream While not as glamorous, my friend's house is right across from the end of the line of the Victorian Goldfields Railway in Maldon. The VGR runs and mainta...  

I know that view well, having pedaled my mountain bike along the track often :)

Hello ausrandoman! It's been awhile, hope all is well! Get any new bikes? -MW

Got a custom-made titanium road bike, set up specifically for mountains, like the Audax Alpine Classic.

Congrats on the new toy! Have you taken it out? If yes, how is it? -MW

Were you in the area over the weekend? The Trials WC had rounds 1 and 2 at Mt Tarrengower. Half the weekend was spent there, half at the rail sheds.

Thanks for the pics! Fx

I took a sleeper train from Edinburgh to London. It was fun, but for a long journey (more than 1 nite), I will go if there is a bathroom and toilet inside the sleeping compartment. So far I only found one train that has a full bathroom and toilet inside t...