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Train driving dream comes true for brain tumour survivor

Three years after doctors found a large tumour growing in his brain, seven-year-old Broly Blackmore has seen his dream of becoming a train driver come true. The young boy from Hallett, South Australia, had the tumour removed when he was just four years old after he collapsed and was rushed to hospital by helicopter. If it wasn’t removed that night, doctors told his mother, Corrine Maidment, that he wouldn’t make it. In the years since, Broly’s life has become relatively normal, albeit with regular brain scans and physio trips - and he has had his wish of driving a train granted by the Starlight Foundation. The seven-year-old went on a trip on the Pichi Richi steam train, travelling from Quorn to Port Augusta as a “trainee train driver”. "Ever since he was only a couple of months old everything has always been about trains … diesels aren't as good as steam trains apparently," Ms Maidment said, adding that he barely slept the night before the big day. "According to everyone in the train, they weren't allowed to do anything without his say so … at one point, he told the fireman, the guy who does the coal, 'That's my seat. I need to sit there'. "He was boss for the day." The Pichi Richi railway, an outback steam train experience that has been operating since 1973, later shared a sweet photo of Broly on the train. “Last Sunday, Pichi Richi Railway was able to grant a wish for a very special visitor, 7 year old Broly who was having his wish granted with help from Starlight Children's Foundation Australia’s ‘Wishgranting Program’,” the railway <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PichiRichiRailway/posts/pfbid032C45MeP339xWYPL321ZTFjXXsehYJh7pWe2xkX812DkCLCBZgZyp8UVNGVzF7ztvl">wrote</a>. “Broly loves trains so Starlight contacted Pichi Richi Railway and Broly was lucky enough to ride in the cab of engine W934 for the day with our crew on the Pichi Richi Explorer service. “A very special day for our crew, Broly and his family.” Although Broly’s wish was given to him while he was in hospital, Ms Maidment said they had waited until he was old enough to decide how he wanted to spend it. "He's had the wish sitting there since he was in the hospital ... but we wanted to wait until he was old enough to make a decision himself so he'd know what the wish was and he'd remember it," she said. Images: Blackmore family, Starlight Foundation, Pichi Richi Railway (Facebook)

Caring

Instead of putting more massive trucks on our roads, we need to invest in our rail network

In recent years, the <a href="https://transport.vic.gov.au/ports-and-freight/freight-victoria">Victoria</a> and <a href="https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/strategy/nsw-freight-and-ports-plan">New South Wales</a> governments have both unveiled strategies to move more freight across the country by rail and ease the increasing pressure of goods moving through the two largest container ports. The reality is, however, the numbers of containers coming and going by rail to the Port of Melbourne and Sydney’s Port Botany have been going backwards. <h2>More massive trucks on Victoria’s highways</h2> The Port of Melbourne moves more containers than any other port in Australia. In 2020-21, <a href="https://www.portofmelbourne.com/about-us/trade-statistics/quarterly-trade-reports/">3.3 million</a> containers passed through the port, a <a href="https://www.portofmelbourne.com/about-us/trade-statistics/historical-trade-data/">30% increase from ten years ago</a>. Over this time, the percentage of containers moving by rail has fallen, reaching a <a href="https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/Container%20stevedoring%20monitoring%20report%202020-21.pdf">low of 6.1% in 2020-21</a>. This has meant the number of trucks going to and from the Port of Melbourne has significantly increased. This has been assisted by improvements to the state’s roads and bridges. But the Victoria government also in mid-2021 <a href="https://transport.vic.gov.au/about/transport-news/news-archive/guiding-road-freight">approved</a> large “A Double” trucks being able to access the Port of Melbourne. These trucks can carry two 12-metre containers and be up to 36 metres long – much longer than the standard semitrailer at 19 metres. Large numbers of trucks accessing the ports not only add to road construction and maintenance bills, they also make our roads less safe and more congested, and add to noise and air pollution. The <a href="https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/994-epc-lc/inquiry-into-air-pollution">recently released report</a> into the health effects of air pollution in Victoria notes the city of Maribyrnong has some of Australia’s highest levels of diesel pollution. This is mostly due to the number of trucks accessing the Port of Melbourne each day. The report also notes the transport sector is accountable for <a href="https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/committees/SCEP/Air_Pollution/Report/LCEPC_59-04_Health_impacts_air_pollution_Vic_Report.pdf">20% of Victoria’s total greenhouse gas emissions</a>. In 2018, Victoria introduced a new <a href="https://transport.vic.gov.au/getting-around/roads/heavy-vehicles">freight plan</a> that included initiatives to move more goods from the port by rail. One of these projects was the Port Rail Shuttle Network, a $28 million investment to connect the freight terminal in South Dandenong to the rail network. This is now underway. Increasing the amount of freight moving by rail will not only make our roads safer and reduce maintenance costs, it makes environmental sense – <a href="https://www.railfutures.org.au/2017/07/submission-to-inquiry-into-national-freight-and-supply-chain-priorities">rail freight produces one-third the emissions of road freight</a>. However, rail freight in Victoria is crippled by two different track gauges and tracks with too many temporary and permanent speed restrictions. Without greater investment to improve the rail system, it remains a less feasible option than moving freight on massive trucks on our roads. <img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/437972/original/file-20211216-19-ljbvpc.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=754&fit=clip" alt="" /> A freight train passing through a level crossing in Cootamundra, NSW. Shutterstock <h2>Sydney’s situation is not much better</h2> A recent NSW <a href="https://www.audit.nsw.gov.au/our-work/reports/rail-freight-and-greater-sydney">auditor-general report</a> said the volume of freight passing through Greater Sydney is expected to increase by 48% by 2036. In 2020-21, <a href="https://www.nswports.com.au/nsw-ports-ceo-update-july-2021">2.7 million containers</a> moved through Port Botany. The NSW government had planned to increase the number of containers moving by rail from the port to <a href="https://www.nswports.com.au/resources-filtered/trade-reports">28% by 2021</a>. However, the auditor-general report said this effort would fall short. Just 16% is currently carried by rail. This means more trucks on the roads in NSW, as well. The NSW government has also recently <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/congestion-compounded-as-more-trucks-added-to-sydney-roads-20201101-p56aix.html">given permission</a> for “A Double” trucks to access Port Botany. The auditor-general report made recommendations on how NSW Transport could improve the operation of the state’s rail network to allow for more rail freight. It noted, for example, 54 trucks could be replaced by one 600-metre-long port shuttle freight train. <h2>Rail moving less intercity freight</h2> The rail network between Australia’s two largest cities is outdated and under-utilised. In fact, the proportion of freight moving between Melbourne and Sydney on rail has <a href="https://pacificnational.com.au/australias-major-highway-now-a-conveyor-belt-for-big-trucks/">fallen to about 1% today</a>. In 1970, it was <a href="https://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/2000/is_017">about 40%</a>. This is, in part, due to the total <a href="https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/about/environment/protecting-heritage/hume-highway-duplication/index.html">reconstruction</a> of the Hume Highway from a basic two-lane road to a modern dual carriageway, completed in 2013. There are now over <a href="https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/about/corporate-publications/statistics/traffic-volumes/aadt-map/index.html#/?z=6&id=GNDSTC&hv=1">20 million tonnes of freight</a> moved each year on the Hume Highway, with over 3,800 trucks on the road each day (and night at Gundagai). The result is more road trauma, higher maintenance bills and pressure for further road upgrades. Plus more emissions. The Sydney-Melbourne rail track, meanwhile, has been left with severe speed weight restrictions and a “steam age” alignment characterised by tight curves. It is also over 60 kms longer than it needs to be. <h2>From a national perspective</h2> Getting more freight on rail is not helped by hidden government subsidies to heavy truck operations, which in my estimations exceed <a href="https://theconversation.com/distance-based-road-charges-will-improve-traffic-and-if-done-right-wont-slow-australias-switch-to-electric-cars-150290">$2 billion per year</a>. It is also made harder by the current <a href="https://www.freightaustralia.gov.au/">National Freight and Supply Chain strategy</a>, which puts much more emphasis on increasing truck productivity with ever larger trucks. Instead, much more attention is needed to improving the efficiency and competitiveness of rail freight.<img style="border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; margin: 0 !important; max-height: 1px !important; max-width: 1px !important; min-height: 1px !important; min-width: 1px !important; opacity: 0 !important; outline: none !important; padding: 0 !important; text-shadow: none !important;" src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/172491/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" /> <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/philip-laird-3503">Philip Laird</a>, Honorary Principal Fellow, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-wollongong-711">University of Wollongong</a> This article is republished from <a href="https://theconversation.com">The Conversation</a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/instead-of-putting-more-massive-trucks-on-our-roads-we-need-to-invest-in-our-rail-network-172491">original article</a>. Image: Shutterstock

Domestic Travel

Home with personal railway sells for $2 million

A popular home in the Adelaide suburb of Mount Osmond <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/mount-osmond-home-with-rad-railway-sells-in-2m-deal/" target="_blank">has been sold</a> in a multimillion-dollar deal and boasts a surprise feature: a life-size train track. The property at 3 Stymie Place has an 80-metre railway that runs around the property and includes a 34-metre underground tunnel. While many train enthusiasts were attracted to the property, selling agent Pat Schinella of Agency Avenue Schinellas revealed that the buyer wasn’t one of them. “We had quite a number of people showing interest in the property,” he said. “A couple of people were train enthusiasts but it didn’t sell to anyone who was a train enthusiast.” Mr Schinella said the buyer was a businessman who intended to move into the home with his family. “The buyer loved the garden and the views mostly,” Mr Schinella said. “It was the views, the privacy, the gardens, the quality of the build - they could see that they could take it to another level. “I think they are probably going to leave the track there and maybe down the road purchase something to put on the track as a bit of a novelty.” As well as the novelty railway, the 2770 square-metre property includes a 700 square-metre home with up to five bedrooms, an indoor pool, spa, and sauna, and large indoor and outdoor living spaces. The track was built by the previous owner, 95-year-old Bob Nash, who retired at 47 to take up model engineering. While living in the home Mr Nash built seven steam trains and an electric tram - all from the property’s workshop. “It’s not a toy track, it’s a serious, fun track and children of all ages are capable of driving the tram - it is as simple as (pulling) a lever,” Mr Nash’s son Peter said. “Anybody that jumps on it, whether you’re five or 55, it doesn’t matter - you get a bit of a buzz out of it.” Though none of the trains or the tram were included in the sale, Mr Nash said compatible trains were commonly available. The property’s sale came in as the second highest in the suburb, according to CoreLogic data. However, Mr Schinella said it was “the highest price achieved per square metre per allotment”. Images: realestate.com.au

Real Estate

Rod Stewart's "hidden track" inside his Beverly Hills home

He has long been known as a railway enthusiast, even if at times he chose not to talk about it. But Sir Rod Stewart's legendary choo-choo layout -–26 years in the making – just has to be seen to be believed. The rocker's astonishingly detailed 124ft long x 23ft wide model depicting an American city and its industrial hinterland in the 1940s contains hundreds of buildings, from trackside switchman shanties to vast factories and skyscrapers. Called Grand Street And Three Rivers City, it also features a railway station crossed by numerous bridges at rush hour. Also featured in the landscape are period cars and lorries, driving alongside the train tracks. Everything is dramatically lit in the colours of late afternoon sunshine. Sir Rod told Railway Modeller magazine that scenery and structure modelling, rather than locomotives, trackwork or electrics, are his forte. "It's the landscape I like. Attention to detail, extreme detail, is paramount. There shouldn't be any unsightly gaps or pavements that are too clean," he said. Sir Rod was inspired by American Railways because that is where we has living when he began creating the model in 1993. At the time, he had recently built a new house in Los Angeles and included an attic room specifically for the layout. While Sir Rod acknowledged it took a while for him to publicly admit he was a railway enthusiast, he agreed in his interview with the magazine that attitudes now appear to be changing towards model railway making. But he added that he was still wary about answering questions on TV about it because "it's hard to talk about something so all-encompassing" if he was meant to be discussing his music. His passion was first inflamed when he was "eight or nine" on a family holiday in Bognor Regis where he saw a "marvellous" railway layout in a model shop. He said his father had once given him the advice that "every man needs a hobby". "Mine's model railway," said Sir Rod, who had a toy railway as a child. When he wanted a station for it, his dad bought him a guitar instead, which many might think turned out to be a shrewd move. His fortune stands at £190 million, according to the Sunday Times' UK Musicians' Rich List, and he has had nine No 1 albums and 62 hit singles in the UK. Sir Rod said guests are stunned by his magnificent model railway when he runs it for them at his LA home. He said: 'When I take on something creative like this, I have to give it 110 per cent. For me, it's addictive. I started, so I just had to finish. "I'm lucky I had the room. If I'd realised at the start it would have taken so long, I'd have probably said No! No! Nah!" Photos: Facebook and Model Railroader Magazine

Real Estate

6 great railway journeys

Travelling by rail holds a romantic and old-fashioned appeal that can’t be matched by flying or driving. By taking the slow route, you get to experience and interact with an area in a completely different way. 1. The Rocky Mountaineer Where Canada, from Vancouver to Banff, Jasper and Calgary. When In June, which is springtime in the Rockies, complete with blooming flowers and abundant wildlife. Duration Between two and eight days, travelling only in daylight, staying in deluxe hotels. Highlights Unparalleled views of the Rocky Mountains, incredible luxury at every stage of the trip, traditional native storytelling, wine classes and natural history workshops. 2. The Chepe Where Mexico. It begins its journey in the mountains of Chihuahua and finishes on the Sinaloa coast. When In the rainy season, from June to October, you’ll get lush vegetation and blooming cacti, although mid-summer (July) temperatures can reach 44 °C. Duration Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours, but you’ll want to stop off overnight and explore traditional towns along the way. Highlights The train winds its way down through 656 km of the spectacular Copper Canyon (which is deeper than the Grand Canyon), over 37 precarious-looking bridges and through 86 tunnels. Local people sell crafts and foods along the route. 3. The Ghan Where Australia, from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs. When Going during the wet season (December, January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north, though peak season is usually the winter. Duration Going straight through takes 52 hours. There are disembarkation points from which you can take tours. Highlights Going through Australia’s Red Centre with cobalt-blue skies, red earth and not much else – a hauntingly beautiful and serene experience. 4. The Royal Scotsman Where travels around the Scottish Highlands or all the way around Great Britain. When Warmer weather and up to 20 hours of daylight in June makes it the perfect time to watch ospreys soaring over mirror-like lochs, or go in October for autumn colours and the rather vocal stag-rutting season. Duration Trips can be as short as two days or as long as seven. Highlights Possibly the most expensive train journey in the world. You’ll be treated like a member of the monarchy. Indulgent cuisine, fine wines and carriages that look like rooms at Balmoral Castle await those willing to part with a minimum of £2350 per person for a two-night trip. 5. The Blue Train Where South Africa, from Pretoria to Cape Town, or to Hoedspruit and Kruger National Park. When From May to August you’ll be more likely to observe big game if you go to a game reserve. Duration 27 hours on the train, with several stops along the way. Highlights You’ll be travelling through diverse African landscapes in the utmost style, with stays on game reserves optional. 6. Eastern and Oriental Express Where From Thailand, through Malaysia, to Singapore. When April and May, for the least humid weather. Duration Trips vary from two to eight days. Highlights You’ll travel through the heart of Southeast Asia. From golden temples and paddy fields to cosmopolitan cities, this luxurious train showcases the best of the countries it passes through. Written by Lola Augustine Brown. This article first appeared in <a href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/travel/train-journeys/Six-Great-Railway-Journeys">Reader’s Digest</a>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, <a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.co.nz/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=articles&utm_campaign=RDSUB&keycode=WRN93V">here’s our best subscription offer.</a> <img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" />

International Travel

Orient Express-style vintage railway carriages

We’ve all seen the gorgeous <a href="/travel/accommodation/2016/04/train-carriage-transformed-into-luxury-airbnb/?gallery=4">100-year-old Victorian train carriage that’s been transformed into a luxury cottage</a>, but you have to wonder, what did it look like in its heyday? If you’re a fan of heritage sites and plush, period design, this is sure to tickle all of your fancies. This secluded mountain-top retreat is home to meticulously restored heritage railway carriages, perched high on the Great Dividing Range in Cooks Gap, Australia. The once dilapidated railyard faced a fate in the scrap heap. However, Better Homes and Gardens TV host and renovator extraordinaire Scott Mcgregor rescued the gem, turning it into something quite special. The property features opulent accommodation in orient express style railway carts. The carriages are surrounded by extensive gardens, museum pieces, a generous fire pit and outdoor dining sets to rival the vintage charm of properties interiors. Complete with a dining car, two luxury sleeping cars and even a "Ruwenzori Station" games room, be whisked away by the sumptuous splendour as you indulge in a piece of history. Scroll the through the gallery above to see the vintage carriages in all their glory.

International Travel

Daredevil Duke and Duchess take risky railway walk

When you’re an aide travelling with the Royal Family there’s never a dull day, and as you can see in the gallery above there can also be some very tense moments. As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue their tour of Canada they made a spur-of-the-moment decision to visit the railway line the Queen and Prince Phillip stopped in at when they were exploring the region back in 1959. But not to be outdone by their illustrious forebears, Will and Kate decided to embark on an impromptu railway walk. As you can see in the gallery above, this tricky manoeuvre saw the royal couple sidestepping on the very edge of the track next to the train, all the while running the risk of falling into the icy cold waters below. Royal aides’ hearts were in their mouths as the daredevil Duke and Duchess performed the manoeuvre. And justifiably so – the prospect of fishing a royal family member out of freezing cold rapids isn’t exactly that appealing. But it looks like it was all in good fun. To see the risky moment, scroll through the gallery above. What’s your favourite memory involving the Royal Family? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, we’d love to hear from you. Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/09/duke-and-duchess-grant-womans-wish/">Duke and Duchess of Cambridge make woman’s wish come true</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/09/6-surprising-facts-about-how-the-royal-family-travels/">6 surprising facts about how the Royal Family travels</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/09/duchess-of-cambridge-stuns-in-red-gown/">The Duchess of Cambridge stuns in red gown on Canadian tour</a>

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10 items you must pack when travelling by train

There might be quicker alternatives, but nothing’s as romantic as a train journey. But for people unaccustomed with this form of transport it can be difficult to know what to pack. We’re going to take a look at 10 items you must pack if travelling by train. By making sure you’ve got all these items lined up at the platform and ready to go at the start of the journey, you can be confident your trip won’t go off the rails. 1. Lightweight luggage with wheels Look for something small with a light frame as you’ll often be hoisting it aboard a train and above your seat. And wheels make walking through the station so much easier. 2. Multipurpose toiletries When you’re travelling by train space can sometimes be at a premium, so multipurpose toiletries like two-in-one soap/shampoos can be a real space savers. 3. Clothes for sleeping on a train While you might want to stop short of long johns, light, comfortable fitting clothes that are still warm and modest can be useful when you need some shuteye. 4. Something to read Books, kindles, tablet computers and laptops all provide a great way to entertain yourself when you’re on the road and during the less scenic parts of your trip. 5. Playing cards Another great way to while away the hours, playing cards offer a world of possibilities while you’re on your train and provide a readymade ice breaker. 6. Napping supplies Train rides can be exhausting at times and they’re not always the most conducive for sleep, so a neck pillow and light blanket can be absolutely invaluable. 7. Comfortable shoes On many trains passengers are required to wear shoes at all times when moving around the carriages, so having comfortable footwear is crucial. 8. Headphones Whether you want to listen to an audio book or simply tune out from the noise of your carriage and enjoy your favourite music, headphones are considered a must. 9. Hand sanitiser Whether you want to clean your hands after touching that dubious guardrail or simply need a little refreshment, a bottle of hand sanitiser never goes astray. 10. Light snacks Having a bag of your favourite lollies or non-perishable snacks generally is a good idea if you find yourself getting hungry on the road and in need of a snack. Have you ever covered a large distance by train? What did you pack for the journey, and how did you enjoy the trip? Let us know in the comments. Related links: <a href="/travel/international/2016/06/dine-on-the-original-orient-express/">You can now dine on the original Orient-Express</a> <a href="/travel/international/2016/06/10-stunning-photos-of-first-class-train-carriages/">10 stunning photos of the world’s most luxurious first class train carriages</a> <a href="/travel/international/2016/06/tokyo-incredible-train-pushing-phenomenon/">Tokyo’s incredible train-pushing phenomenon</a>

International Travel

10 views you can only experience from a train

There are quicker and cheaper ways to get around, but in terms of experience the beautiful surrounds there’s no better way to travel than by train. And as you can see from the gallery above, the view can be spectacular. We’re going to take a look at 10 of the most spectacular views in the world that you can only truly experience while sitting in a train carriage. To see all the views, scroll through the gallery above. 1. Glacier Express 2. South Devon Railway 3. Lumberjack Train 4. Trans-Siberian Express 5. Nilgiri Mountain Railway 6. Eastern & Oriental Express 7. The Ghan 8. Rocky Mountaineer 9. California Zephyr 10. Scenic Railway Have you ever travelled a big distance by train? How did you find the experience? And do you have any stories you’re taking home from the road? Share your thoughts in the comments. Related links: <a href="/travel/international/2016/06/dine-on-the-original-orient-express/">You can now dine on the original Orient-Express</a> <a href="/travel/international/2016/06/10-stunning-photos-of-first-class-train-carriages/">10 stunning photos of the world’s most luxurious first class train carriages</a> <a href="/travel/international/2016/06/crossing-australia-in-style-aboard-the-indian-pacific/">Crossing Australia in style aboard the Indian Pacific</a>

International Travel

London’s newest rail line to be named after the Queen

London’s newest railway link has been named after Queen Elizabeth. Crossrail, as it is currently known, is a new metro rail line will connect east and west London. It is expected to start running in 2018, carrying an estimated 200 million passengers a year. Today The Queen visited the Crossrail site at Bond Street, where she met with engineers, construction workers, transport staff and apprentices to hear about the project. Scroll through the images above to see the Queen at Bond Street. She also unveiled the plaque to mark Crossrail’s naming as the “Elizabeth Line”. London mayor Boris Johnson said on Tuesday, "I think it’s truly wonderful that such a significant line for our capital will carry such a significant name from our country. "As well as radically improving travel right across our city, the Elizabeth line will provide a lasting tribute to our longest-serving monarch." This is the second track to be named in the Queen’s honour. The Jubilee Line was named in honour of the Queen to mark her 25th year on the throne in 1977. Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/15-things-kids-of-today-are-missing-out-on/">15 things kids of today are missing out on</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/grandparents-make-grandchildren-happy-study/">Why the grandparent grandchild relationship is important for happiness</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/easy-recipes-for-children/">30 cheap – or free – holiday activities to do with grandkids</a>

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Train driving dream comes true for brain tumour survivor

Instead of putting more massive trucks on our roads, we need to invest in our rail network

Home with personal railway sells for $2 million

Rod Stewart's "hidden track" inside his Beverly Hills home

6 great railway journeys

Orient Express-style vintage railway carriages

Daredevil Duke and Duchess take risky railway walk

10 items you must pack when travelling by train

10 views you can only experience from a train

London’s newest rail line to be named after the Queen