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Breathtaking Train Rides

Postcard views aren't necessarily the most exciting. Skip boredom—it's time for an exciting railway journey. We put together a list of jaw-dropping train rides that will make your heart beat a thousand times faster. All aboard!
The Jacobite Steam Train
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The Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland, April 6–October 23, 2020
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
India, March–May | October–mid-December
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
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Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Tibet, all year round
Winter Railroad Trip
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Winter Railroad Trip
Alaska, October–mid-April
Glacier Express
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Glacier Express
Switzerland, December 15, 2019–October 11, 2020
Le Train Lézard Rouge
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Le Train Lézard Rouge
Tunisia, all year round
Bernina Express
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Bernina Express
Switzerland, May–October
The Train from Bar to Belgrade
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The Train from Bar to Belgrade
Montenegro, May–September
Train de Charlevoix
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Train de Charlevoix
Quebec, mid-June–mid-October
Mocăniţa Steam Train
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Mocăniţa Steam Train
Romania, May–October
Tren a las Nubes
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Tren a las Nubes
Argentina, year round (best March–mid-December)
Carpathian Tram
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Carpathian Tram
Ukraine, May–September (all year round)
Rocky Mountaineer Train
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Rocky Mountaineer Train
British Columbia, April–October
Grand Canyon Railway
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Grand Canyon Railway
Grand Canyon, all year round
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Colorado, late May–late October
York-Durham Heritage Railway
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York-Durham Heritage Railway
Toronto, all year round
Scenic Railroad Trips
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Scenic Railroad Trips
West Virginia, April–December
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Connecticut, late April–December