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Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
Episode 13 : Finland: The South-East: Helsinki - Riihimäki - Kouvola - Parikkala - Savonlinna
March. 30,1996
The land of a thousand lakes is perfect to discover by train. With a beautiful steam locomotive we depart from the magnificent Central Station in Helsinki through the dense Finnish forests. Authentic shipyards, saunas and an enchanted castle are visited.
Episode 12 : Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said - Tunis - Sousse - El Djem - Sfax - Gabès
March. 23,1996
In this episode a train journey through Tunisia. The journey runs from Sidi Bou Saïd, to Tunis, Sousse, El Djem, Sfax, Gabès.
Episode 11 : Scotland: East to West Coast: Berwick - Edinburgh - Glasgow - Fort William - Mallaig
March. 16,1996
This time attention for the Scottish Highlands. Via Berwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fort William, Mallaig and the famous whiskey distilleries the journey leads to the shrimp fishermen on the west coast. During the tour, the history and culture of the country are told and attention is paid to the various sights. INTERVIEWS with: - train traveler about shopping with the train; - George McKenzie (distillery) on the importance of the waterfall's water for whiskey distilleries; - Robin Purdon, driver, about the steam train that is used in the summer months.
Episode 10 : Spain: Madrid - Seville - Granada - Jerez
March. 09,1996
Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
Episode 9 : Cuba: Matanzas - Havana - Pinar del Río
March. 02,1996
The journey starts in the modern, tourist resorts by the sea, including a stop in Havana, the island's capital. A beautiful and fascinating country, swinging to the rumba rhythm. The final station is Pinar del Rio, where thousands of Cubans work on the tobacco plantations.
Episode 8 : Greece: Kalavryta - Diakofto - Athens - Cyclades - Thessaloniki
February. 24,1996
This train journey takes us past masterpieces in the architecture of antiquity. The beautiful mountain country passes by. Various archaeological sites are visited in Athens. Along Mount Olympus, people travel to Thessaloniki to view the most recent excavations.
Episode 7 : India: Delhi - Agra - Taj Mahal - Udaipur - Jaipur
February. 17,1996
In this episode a train journey through the northwest of India. From Delhi to Agra, to Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Palitana and Jaipur.
Episode 6 : Orient-Express: London - Folkestone - Boulogne - Paris - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Venice
February. 10,1996
The train of Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot. This extremely luxurious train was the favorite means of transport for the rich to travel from London to Venice for a century. After a restoration a few years ago, the train was fully restored to its former glory.
Episode 5 : Eastern & Oriental Express: Singapore - Butterworth - Penang - Bangkok - River Kwai - Ayutthaya
February. 03,1996
The Eastern & Oriental Express makes a journey of more than 3500 kilometers through Southeast Asia, from Singapore to Bangkok. It is one of the world's most luxurious train routes. The final destination of this trip is the bridge over the River Kwai.
Episode 4 : Denmark & Sweden: Kopenhagen - Helsingborg - Göteborg - Stockholm - Luleå
January. 27,1996
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In this episode a train journey through Denmark and Sweden. The journey runs from the Danish capital Copenhagen to the Swedish port of Helsingborg, Gothenburg, Stockholm and Lulea.
Episode 3 : Sri Lanka: Galle - Hikkaduwa - Colombo - Kandy - Nanu Oya
January. 20,1996
The rails wind their way through the humid tropics to beautiful temples and busy cities, including the capital Colombo. An old steam locomotive collapses during a mountain trip, where travelers come face to face with a herd of bathing elephants.
Episode 2 : Portugal: Pinhão - Peso da Régua - Lousado - Porto
January. 13,1996
"The interplay between rail and river." That is the theme of the tour along the Douro. The Douro valley is world famous for its port. In the past, port boats sailed along this river to the city of Porto. Now trains, both modern and antique locs, perform this task.
Episode 1 : United States: Manitou - Pikes Peak & Denver - Glenwood Springs & Georgetown - Silver Plume
January. 06,1996
Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
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Season 5
Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
Season 4
Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
Season 3
Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
Season 2
Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
Season 1
Series about striking railways in the world. Each episode travels along a number of special locations, where the train serves as a guide and there is also attention for the landscape and culture.
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