The Famous Trains of the World category brings you features and articles on legendary global trains like The Orient Express, The Royal Blue Train, Shinkansen, and more. Dive into the history, design, and unique stories behind these iconic trains that transformed rail travel across continents. From luxurious journeys to high-speed marvels, this category celebrates the world’s most famous trains, perfect for rail enthusiasts, travellers, and history lovers. Discover the cultural and technological impact of these international rail icons.
The Big Boy No. 4002 steam locomotive was part of a legendary fleet of giant locomotives built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) for the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1940s. This locomotive was one of 25 Big Boys, a series of massive 4-8-8-4 steam engines designed specifically to haul […]
The Green Diamond Train was a distinctive diesel-electric passenger train operated by the Illinois Central Railroad, embodying the streamlined design aesthetic and technological advancements of the 1930s. Introduced in 1936, this elegant train became a symbol of speed, efficiency, and modern rail travel on the Chicago-to-St. Louis route, offering passengers […]
The Royal Blue train, a luxurious passenger service operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), was a shining example of American streamlining and an iconic symbol of the golden age of rail travel. Running between New York City and Washington, D.C., the Royal Blue was the pride of the […]
