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Nothing Like It In The World

The Men Who Built The Transcontinental Railroad 1863 - 1869

by Stephen E. Ambrose ...

Narrated by Jeffrey DeMunn ...

Unabridged

15 hours 38 min

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who ... Read more

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In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who
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Around the World in 80 Trains

A 45,000-Mile Adventure

by Monisha Rajesh ...

Narrated by Monisha Rajesh ...

Unabridged

11 hours 4 min

Bloomsbury presents Around the World in 80 Trains written and read by Monisha Rajesh.WINNER OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOKSHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'Monisha Rajesh has chosen one of the best ways of seeing the world. Never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. Prepare ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents Around the World in 80 Trains written and read by Monisha Rajesh.WINNER OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOKSHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'Monisha Rajesh has chosen one of the best ways of seeing the world. Never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. Prepare
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Thomas og vennerne - En historie om mod

by Mattel ...

Narrated by Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Unabridged

22 min

Da det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas bliver sendt til lergraven, ser han en klippeblok med store, mystiske fodaftryk i. Hans gode ven Percy tror, at det er monsterfodspor, og pludselig tør Percy ikke køre i mørket længere. Men er der virkelig store, farlige monstre løs på Sodor?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre ... Read more

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Da det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas bliver sendt til lergraven, ser han en klippeblok med store, mystiske fodaftryk i. Hans gode ven Percy tror, at det er monsterfodspor, og pludselig tør Percy ikke køre i mørket længere. Men er der virkelig store, farlige monstre løs på Sodor?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre
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The Harvey Girl

by Dana Stabenow ...

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin ...

Series series The Harvey Girls Mysteries
Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.From the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries, a thrilling new detective series set during America's wild boom time of the nineteenth century.WELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS.The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity. ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.From the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries, a thrilling new detective series set during America's wild boom time of the nineteenth century.WELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS.The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity.
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A Short History of the Railroad

by Christian Wolmar ...

Narrated by Robert Maskell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 57 min

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the ... Read more

$20.00 USD

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the
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Railroaded

The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

by Richard White ...

Narrated by Paul Woodson ...

Unabridged

23 hours 5 min

The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As ... Read more

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The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As
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Billy Connolly's Tracks Across America

The travel memoir from bestselling author and the nation's favourite comedian Billy Connolly

by Billy Connolly ...

Narrated by David Monteath ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

An epic trip across America with much-loved national treasure and comedy legend, Billy ConnollyBilly Connolly has spent much of his life in the United States, where he now lives. It's a country he knows and loves a great deal, but even someone as well-travelled as Billy can always discover new things about such a vast nation. So he's off on the move again, this time via the tracks of the great ... Read more

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An epic trip across America with much-loved national treasure and comedy legend, Billy ConnollyBilly Connolly has spent much of his life in the United States, where he now lives. It's a country he knows and loves a great deal, but even someone as well-travelled as Billy can always discover new things about such a vast nation. So he's off on the move again, this time via the tracks of the great
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Dominion

The Railway and the Rise of Canada

by Stephen Bown ...

Narrated by Wayne Ward ...

Unabridged

12 hours 4 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea ... Read more

$28.00 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea
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Thomas og vennerne - Den forsvundne kulvogn og andre historier

by Mattel ...

Narrated by Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

Tretten skønne historier om Thomas og de andre nyttige damplokomotiver på øen Sodor. En kulvogn forsvinder på mystisk vis. Det haster med at få en forsendelse frem til kontrolchefen. Der er lyde i remisen, som måske er monsterlyde. Thomas er pludselig alene på åbent hav. Og meget, meget mere! Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de ... Read more

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Tretten skønne historier om Thomas og de andre nyttige damplokomotiver på øen Sodor. En kulvogn forsvinder på mystisk vis. Det haster med at få en forsendelse frem til kontrolchefen. Der er lyde i remisen, som måske er monsterlyde. Thomas er pludselig alene på åbent hav. Og meget, meget mere! Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de
... Read more
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Grand Central

How a Train Station Transformed America

by Sam Roberts ...

Narrated by Sam Roberts ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

A rich, illustrated - and entertaining -- history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station's 100th fabulous anniversary.In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan landmarks. In this celebration of the one hundred ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A rich, illustrated - and entertaining -- history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station's 100th fabulous anniversary.In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan landmarks. In this celebration of the one hundred
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Unconditional Ways To Make Money in Transportation & Warehousing

Boats, Land, Chassis, RVs, Campers, Containers, etc...

by Staphane Williams ...

Unabridged

1 hour 26 min

Embark on an odyssey through the complex realm of logistics with this indispensable guide, a beacon for entrepreneurs navigating the labyrinthine challenges of transport and warehousing. This compendium of strategies and insights unveils the secrets to orchestrating the movement and storage of goods with precision. It serves as a manifesto for the savvy logistician aspiring to master the dance of ... Read more

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Embark on an odyssey through the complex realm of logistics with this indispensable guide, a beacon for entrepreneurs navigating the labyrinthine challenges of transport and warehousing. This compendium of strategies and insights unveils the secrets to orchestrating the movement and storage of goods with precision. It serves as a manifesto for the savvy logistician aspiring to master the dance of
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Train

Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World---from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief

by Tom Zoellner ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 13 min

Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new book he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again.From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines ... Read more

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Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new book he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again.From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines
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Boss of the Grips

The Life of James H. Williams and the Red Caps of Grand Central Terminal

by Eric K. Washington ...

Narrated by David Sadzin ...

Unabridged

10 hours 11 min

A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized ... Read more

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A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized
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HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting

The Ultimate Handbook for Train Spotting Skills, Identifying Trains, and Connecting with the Railfan Community

by HowExpert ...

Narrated by Dylan McCright ...

Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides
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The Trains Now Departed

Sixteen Excursions into the Lost Delights of Britain's Railways

by Michael Williams ...

Narrated by Michael Tudor Barnes ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a ... Read more

$14.77 USD

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a
... Read more
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Rival Rails

The Race to Build America's Greatest Transcontinental Railroad

by Walter R. Borneman ...

Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

Unabridged

15 hours

The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was ... Read more

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The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was
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Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean

by Les Standiford ...

Narrated by Del Roy ...

Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key ... Read more

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The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key
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Thomas og vennerne - En farefuld tur til fastlandet

by Mattel ...

Narrated by Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Unabridged

11 min

Damplokomotivet Henry bliver skadet, og James får hans tur til fastlandet. Thomas syntes, at det er uretfærdigt. Han vil også ud på eventyr! Thomas kobler sig derfor på Henrys godsvogne, inden James når at gøre det, og suser af sted. Men der lurer farer på fastlandet, som det lille lokomotiv ikke kender ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Damplokomotivet Henry bliver skadet, og James får hans tur til fastlandet. Thomas syntes, at det er uretfærdigt. Han vil også ud på eventyr! Thomas kobler sig derfor på Henrys godsvogne, inden James når at gøre det, og suser af sted. Men der lurer farer på fastlandet, som det lille lokomotiv ikke kender ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry
... Read more
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On the Shadow Tracks

A Journey through Occupied Myanmar

by Clare Hammond ...

Narrated by Clare Hammond ...

Unabridged

9 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months ... Read more

$18.79 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months
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The Man from Steamtown

The Story of F. Nelson Blount

by James R. Adair, Hannah Goodman ...

Narrated by Derek Shetterly ...

Unabridged

8 hours 5 min

The throbbing sound of the steam-driven pistons and sight of the flashing drive-rods quickened the boy's pulse. He had heard and seen it all from his bedroom window, but now he had stepped-in person-into the wonderful world of steam. F. Nelson Blount's interest in steam engines began when he was only four. As he grew up, he studied and wrote about them, often traveling many miles to see one. Yet ... Read more

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The throbbing sound of the steam-driven pistons and sight of the flashing drive-rods quickened the boy's pulse. He had heard and seen it all from his bedroom window, but now he had stepped-in person-into the wonderful world of steam. F. Nelson Blount's interest in steam engines began when he was only four. As he grew up, he studied and wrote about them, often traveling many miles to see one. Yet
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Untold Railway Stories, The

by Monisha Rajesh, Andrew Martin, Shahnaz Habib, Clare Hammond, Mark Ovenden, Vicki Pipe, Leon McCarron, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Sam Williams, Omar Musa, Felicity Spector, Jack Curtis ...

Narrated by Esmée Cook ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

A compendium of fascinating and evocative new writing on railway travel and history. Telling of little known journeys and uncovered histories on railway routes around the world - from the UK, Europe and Africa to North America, the Middle East and Asia.From Myanmar's highlands to the British Pennines, from slow travel between coffee plantations in Borneo to a cross-continent odyssey on African ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A compendium of fascinating and evocative new writing on railway travel and history. Telling of little known journeys and uncovered histories on railway routes around the world - from the UK, Europe and Africa to North America, the Middle East and Asia.From Myanmar's highlands to the British Pennines, from slow travel between coffee plantations in Borneo to a cross-continent odyssey on African
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Railsong

A Novel

by Rahul Bhattacharya ...

Narrated by Sudha Bhuchar ...

Unabridged

17 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents Railsong by Rahul Bhattacharya, read by Sudha Bhuchar."Magnificent . . . I would follow Miss Chitol to the ends of the earth." —Kamila Shamsie"Profoundly tender [and] vigorously alive to the currents of national change**."** —Megha MajumdarFrom the Man Asian Prize–shortlisted author Rahul Bhattacharya, a breathtaking novel about a woman forging a life for herself on the ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Railsong by Rahul Bhattacharya, read by Sudha Bhuchar."Magnificent . . . I would follow Miss Chitol to the ends of the earth." —Kamila Shamsie"Profoundly tender [and] vigorously alive to the currents of national change**."** —Megha MajumdarFrom the Man Asian Prize–shortlisted author Rahul Bhattacharya, a breathtaking novel about a woman forging a life for herself on the
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The White Cascade

The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche

by Gary Krist ...

Narrated by Robert Fass ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

From renowned writer and travel journalist Gary Krist comes the never-before-told story of one of the worst rail disasters in U.S. history in which two trains full of people, trapped high in the Cascade Mountains, are hit by a devastating avalanche.In February 1910, a monstrous blizzard centered on Washington State hit the Northwest, breaking records. The world stopped—but nowhere was the danger ... Read more

$26.99 USD

From renowned writer and travel journalist Gary Krist comes the never-before-told story of one of the worst rail disasters in U.S. history in which two trains full of people, trapped high in the Cascade Mountains, are hit by a devastating avalanche.In February 1910, a monstrous blizzard centered on Washington State hit the Northwest, breaking records. The world stopped—but nowhere was the danger
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Ticket to Ride

Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys

by Tom Chesshyre ...

Narrated by David Thorpe ...

Unabridged

11 hours 1 min

Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating ... Read more

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Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating
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