The musty smell in the three-berth train compartment was reminiscent of British Rail in the 1980s, the seats had seen better days and the only socket was in the ceiling of a cupboard that housed the sink. Clearly, the European Sleeper’s most luxurious compartment won’t challenge the Orient Express anytime soon. The private train is … Read more
Diesel British Rail train at North Weald station on the Epping Ongar Railway – Stephen Birch / Alamy Stock Photo/https://www.alamy.com The distinctive blue and white livery of a late period nationalized British Rail train can do funny things to a person. Memories of torn seats, curled sandwiches and incessant delays are, of course, one response. … Read more
The Jacobite Steam Train passes the 21 Arch Glenfinnan Viaduct (a location made famous in the Harry Potter films) – Chris Gorman/Getty Images You’re probably familiar with the Jacobite Steam Train, even if you didn’t. The train is featured in the Harry Potter films as the Hogwarts Express, chugging along the curved Glenfinnan Viaduct in … Read more