Worldwide Rail Tours 2010
2010 Rail Tours Programme
Austrian Winter Steam - Departs 28th December 2009 for 10 days

Enjoy standard and narrow gauge steam action on four scenic routes in the winter snow including and exclusive steam charter. Featured are the Steyrtal Zillertal and superb Mariazellerbahn routes plus steam over teh magnificent Semmering Pass Line. Time in Vienna, the oportunity to visit Salzburg and Innsbruck and New Years' Eve celebrations complete this varied tour by rail.

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Plandampf 175 - Departs 1st April 2010 for 7 days or 2nd April 2010 for 5 days*NEW*

We offer two tours to celebrate 175 years of German Railways - possibly the biggest steam event this decade. In conjunction with our partners, a seven day grand spectacular including some exclusive charters, or for those on a budget or short of time a 5-day short break with all-line steam pass. Both tours stay in the lovely and historic town of Trier.

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Australian Maximum Steam - Departs 7th April 2010 for 14 days

Eight steam trains on five gauges including no less than four steam charters, PLUS the special 25th year of the fabulous Maitland steam festival featuring lots of action using at least four mainline steam locos on excursions including a double header.

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Rhineland Rail Break - Departs 8th May 2010 for 5 days

A short break to the lovely Rhine area, staying in the small town of Remagen. Enjoy a vineyard visit by horse drawn carriage, wine tasting, a cruise on the historic “Goethe” paddle steamer with lunch on board and a look around medieval Linz.

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French Narrow Gauge - Departs 21st May 2010 for 5 days

A long weekend break visiting five narrow gauge lines, four with steam including a steam festival and a special steaming of a classic tram engine

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Lake Geneva - Departs 15th June 2010 for 5 days

Lake Geneva is internationally renowned as an area not only of outstanding beauty by also wonderful food and wines and some superbly scenic train rides.

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Austrian Steam - Departs 25th June 2010 for 12 days

A superb opportunity to ride 11 narrow gauge lines, 9 with steam including two exclusive steam charters

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Sweden - Departs 15th July 2010 for 5 days

Enjoy a long weekend based in Stockholm featuring three steam lines and a classic vintage steam boat cruise

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Colorado Maximum Steam - Departs 23rd July 2010 for 12 days*NEW*

Enjoy two days with UP’s famous 844 or "Challenger" out on the main line plus the stunning Cumbres & Toltec and Durango & Silverton narrow gauge lines and steam over La Veta Pass. Led by Les Tindall, who has visited Colorado more that 20 times, this tour gets you to some of the best photo locations.

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Brittany Tripper - Departs 8th September 2010 for 5 days

An often overlooked but attractive area of France, this short break features delightful historic towns, a visit to Mont St.Michel and a steam train ride from the coast.

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Freight In The Gorge And Over The Pass - Departs 23rd September 2010 for 11 days

This year we visit two of the most scenic and busy areas in the western USA for freight - the magestic Columbia River Gorge in teh Pacific Northwest and their busiest time with wheat grain traffic and the fabulous Cajon and Tehachapi Passes in California.

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Eastern USA Steam And More - Departs 4th October 2010 for 8 days (Extension available below)

Ride five steam lines on two gauges. Lineside passenger trains and heavy freight, ride Amtrak's busy Northeast line and spend a day in New York. This is an ideal tour for first timers to the USA. We are also offering a tour extension to West Virginia in the fall foliage for two further steam lines including the incredible double-headed Shay action at Cass.

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Eastern USA Steam And More - 6 Day Tour Extension

Tour extension to West Virginia in the peak of the Fall Foliage Colours for double-headed Shay geared locos on the fabulous Cass Railroad, plus another line featuring a rare Climax and vintage diesel ride.

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We can also offer a selection of great steam tours within Europe from our partners.
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