The first full-scale working railway steam locomotive was built in the United Kingdom in 1804 by Richard Trevithick, an English engineer born in Cornwall. The story goes that it was constructed to satisfy a bet by Samuel Homfray, the local iron master. Since then Trains have been an essential part of land transport links, and still offer one of the most comfortable and scenic modes of transport, much more than just a way to get from A to B.
From the expanse of the Trans-Siberian Railway to the wonders of the Eastern & Oriental express, Train Journeys can be both scenic and luxurious these days and really do offer an alternative and spectacular way of seeing a country or continent.
