Going Loco ; Fed Up with Cramped Carriages, Stale Sarnies and Endless Delays? Climb Aboard for Gourmet Dining, Luxury -- And the World's Finest Views Fed Up with Cramped Carriages, Stale Sarnies and Endless Delays? Climb Aboard for Gourmet Dining, Luxury -- And the World's Finest Views

Daily Mail › May 17, 2008

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THERE'S no need to worry about your carbon footprint, and if you're prepared to dress the part, you'll soon be reliving the golden age of travel. NICK MAES selects some of the world's best train journeys.

Scotland: The Royal Scotsman

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Going Loco ; Fed Up with Cramped Carriages, Stale Sarnies and Endless Delays? Climb Aboard for Gourmet Dining, Luxury -- And the World's Finest Views Fed Up with Cramped Carriages, Stale Sarnies and Endless Delays? Climb Aboard for Gourmet Dining, Luxury -- And the World's Finest Views

HIGH-CAMP Edwardian glamour exudes from the manicured mahogany marquetry on the Royal Scotsman. It feels like a stately home on wheels and has the air of an exclusive house party in the nine tartan carriages that accommodate just 36 passengers.

The scenic return trip from Edinburgh to Mallaig is broken up by guided tours...

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