The Trans-Siberian Railway

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A great train resource is Trains.com, the online home of five railroading-related magazines.

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Related links

• Society of International Railway Travelers

  The Society of International Railway Travelers is an 'international organization of sophisticated travelers who prefer going by rail.' Based in the US, however they also run tours worldwide.

• Train Spotters

  'The first and only UK based online searchable database to cater for the ongoing needs of the committed Enthusiast.' For trainspotters, in the UK at least, this is the site to get you started. Full of passion and detailed obsession, the Rail Enthusiast is browsable for hours.

• Seat 61

  'Maybe you don't like flying, or are concerned about air travel's contribution to global warming. Or perhaps you just prefer real travel by train or ship, where the journey is part of the adventure... Either way, The Man in Seat Sixty-One will tell you how to travel overland comfortably & affordably where you might think that air was now the only option.' This fabulous site has all sorts of invaluable information on how to travel by train, with links to train operators worldwide.

• Train Timetables

  For up to date timetables for almost all rail travel, check out this German website. Use the dropdown top right to get it in English.

• A Beginner's Guide to Train Trips

  Whether you're travelling in style on a classic luxury route or really getting stuck in with the locals in a basic carriage, we've got a few tips for making the best of the journey.