Steam Trains

Railway

Take a trip down memory lane aboard one of Yorkshire’srestored railways.
Relive the heyday of the railways, thanks to a committed band of unpaid enthusiasts. Lines closed to passenger services have been re-opened and locomotives and rolling stock lovingly restored. The county boasts a wide variety of heritage railways – each with its own unique attraction.
Derwent [...]

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European Rail Transport

Railway

Unless you’re touring the countryside, trains are the best way to travel around Europe. You can pick and choose from an astonishing variety of trains–from folksy, friendly local trains in rural areas to high-speed TGVs that whisk you between cities at speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph). Best of all, you’ll see Europeans at [...]

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Rail Passes in Europe

Railway

For most visitors, rail travel is the quickest and easiest way to get around Europe. Trains go from city center to city center, at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h) on some routes. Parking worries are non-existent, there’s no need to pay a king’s ransom for gasoline, and you can focus on scenery [...]

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