Rail Away — Season 2
Journey across the globe on an extraordinary railway adventure! This series explores the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most remarkable rail lines, uncovering their history and impact. Each episode takes you along stunning routes, with trains acting as your guides through breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures. Prepare to be captivated by both the engineering marvels and the unique communities that thrive alongside these iconic railways.
A coastal journey unfolds, tracing the California shoreline from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The route meanders past Santa Monica and Hollywood, then continues to San Luis Obispo before reaching the Bay Area. Here, the iconic Golden Gate …
The journey began in Oslo, a visit to the Holmenkollen ski jumping competition followed by contemplation of Gustav Vigeland's sculptures. From Myrdal, the path wound towards Flåm, a scenic route traversing 865 meters of descent through twen…
The journey began in British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, winding through Vancouver and onward to Kamloops, a historic gold-mining town. From there, it stretched eastward to Banff, a thousand kilometers into the heart of the Roc…
The journey began in Killarney, a vibrant hub connected by a special railway – the Radio Train, its carriages filled with disc jockeys providing a constant stream of music. From there, the route wound through County Kildare and onward to Du…
The railway journey commenced in Bucharest, winding through Ploiești, Sinaia, and Brașov before reaching Vatra Dornei – a route managed by the Romanian national railway company, CFR. The train’s passage was a continuous thread connecting th…
The journey began in Medemblik, a puff of steam propelling the train towards Hoorn. From there, the Dutch Railways carried onward, traversing the vibrant bulb fields of Noord-Holland to Amsterdam. A change to the "Kennemer beach express" vi…
The long journey from Sydney to Perth began with the Zig Zag Railway, winding through the Blue Mountains from the city's outskirts. Next, the Indian Pacific carried travelers from Sydney, via Broken Hill, to Adelaide. From there, a boat tr…
From Sydney to Perth, the journey unfolds in stages. First, a passage from Adelaide, passing through Kalgoorlie, and finally arriving in Perth. The tourist train, Steam Ranger, begins the adventure near Goolwa, just outside Adelaide, headi…
From Lucerne, a paddle boat carried passage to Vitznau, followed by the ascent of Mount Rigi via cog railway. The journey continued by paddle boat to Flüelen, then transitioned to train, traversing to Göschenen. From there, a steam train cl…
The journey began in Juliaca, winding through the Andean peaks towards Cuzco, a path steeped in history. From there, it led onward, a pilgrimage to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu.
The journey began in Edinburgh, winding north through picturesque landscapes towards Alnmouth, York, and Cranmore. Aboard the Royal Scotsman, a sense of refined travel enveloped passengers as they traversed the countryside, eventually arriv…
The journey unfolded in the 1930s aboard the Rovos Rail steam train, a relic of a bygone era connecting Pretoria, Kimberley, and Matjiesfontein with the final destination of Cape Town.
The journey winds through Hungary, a passage marked by the unique Kinderbaan. Here, young people in uniform perform the duties of railway staff, having completed a rigorous four-month training program. Departing from Budapest's Central Stat…
