20 STUNNING heritage trains of the world


1. Rovos Rail, South Africa
This is a private railway company operating out of Capital Park Station in Pretoria.
Named the Pride of Africa it is one of the world's top 25 trains because of its excellent accommodation, public spaces, service, dining and off-train sightseeing.
The company was started in 1989 by Rohan Vos and is still family owned.
The trains consist of restored South African coaches with two lounges, two restaurant cars, private sleeping compartments, each with private ensuite facilities.


Corcovado Rack Railway, Brazil

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions, Canada

Shangri-La Express, China

Colchaguac Wine Train aka Tren del Vino, Chile

 Tren Turistico De La Sabana, Bogota, Columbia

Nordsjallands Veterantog (NSJV), Denmark

Jokioinen Museum Railway, Finland

Froissy Dompierre Light Railway, France

Cierny Hron Railway, Slovakia

The Bergische Museumsbahn, Germany

Pelion Mt. Scenic Railway, Greece

Children Railway, Hungary

Cepu Forest Railway, Indonesia

The Bernina Railway, Italy

The Khyber Railway, Pakistan

Old Patagonian Express, Patagonia, Argentina

Dendermonde-Puurs Steam Railway, Belgium

The Glacier Express, Switzerland