7 great train journeys from around the world

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2. The Ghan crossing the Elizabeth River en route to Katherine in the Northern Territory. � Great Southern Rail

3. The Belmond Andean Explorer traverses the Peruvian Andes on one of the highest train routes in the world. � Belmond Andean Explorer.

3b. The observation car on the Belmond Andean Explorer. Picture � Matt Crossick/ Belmond Andean Explorer.

4. Fine dining aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham on the way to Machu Picchu. � PROMPER�

5. The TranzAlpine crossing the Cass River en route to the West Coast. � Great Journeys of New Zealand

6. The open wagon on the Bernina-Express at the Alp Gr�m bend with Val Poschiavo valley in the background. � Switzerland Tourism/Peter Donatsch

7. The Glacier Express approaching Zermatt with the Matterhorn in the background. � swiss-image.ch/Stefan Schlumpf