My favourite ride of them all is on the 'toy train' between Kalka and Shimla, in the Himalayan foothills. It's along twisty narrow-gauge (2ft 6in wide) tracks covering 60 miles through 107 tunnels ...

Multiple Locations If your objective is to see as much of the South as possible on a single ride, try the Amtrak Crescent.

the ride introduces you to some of Southern Africa’s most spectacular sights, with journeys crossing the lower part of the ...