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The World's Most Luxurious Trains

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With luxury train travel enjoying something of a revival, this is the perfect time for the ultimate book on the world's most luxurious rail journeys. Luxury Trains, edited by Eva Marin (teNeues, $59.95) features 250 photographs covering the history of deluxe train travel, and all elements of the elegant railway experience from "grandiose carriage interior and exterior details to majestic station architecture." The book is divided into sections headed Luxury Train Cruises, Modern Trains, Excellence on Board, Splendid Stations and Legendary Trains. The private rail carriage pictured on the cover (above), the Swedish Royal Train from the Swedish Railway Museum, is from the last section.

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Amtrak Brings Back Luxury Train Travel

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When you think of Amtrak, luxury travel is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But in an attempt to increase ridership, Amtrak has joined forces with GrandLuxe Rail Journeys, formerly known as the American Orient Express, to offer luxury passenger rail service aboard vintage Pullman cars.

The luxury cars will be attached to the back of Amtrak's regular trains, but will be treated as separate -- no mixing with the passengers from the other cars. Among other amenities, the sleeping cars will be equipped with a lounge featuring a live pianist and a dining car offering five-course meals.

Initially, Amtrak will offer the luxury rides on just three trains: the Silver Meteor, which travels a route from Washington to Miami, the Southwest Chief, which runs from Los Angeles to Chicago, and the California Zephyr from Chicago to San Francisco. Prices range from $789 to $2,000 per person for one to two-night journeys and service begins in October. All aboard!

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Golden Eagle Luxury Russian Train

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The Golden Eagle, Russia's new super-luxury tourist train, began its inaugural run from Moscow to Vladivostok on May 6th. The 5,800 mile journey will take 14 days to complete and includes stops in Kazan, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal and Khabarovsk among others.

The 21-carriage train offers travelers a choice of two restaurants where they can enjoy traditional Russian fare including pelmeni and black caviar as well as quality wines from around the world. The train also has a bar car, which promises to stay open until the last guest leaves.

Gold Class cabins on the Golden Eagle feature 77-square foot suites with power showers, heated floors and furniture, flat-screen televisions and air-conditioning. The Silver Class cabins are slightly smaller at 60 square feet, but offer similar amenities.

Tickets to ride the Golden Eagle cost $16,000 to $19,000, depending on class, and are sold out until November.

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