They're one of the best-kept secrets in the world of first class travel. As exclusive as a private jet, these amazing railroad passenger cars, some faithfully restored, others artfully reimagined, bring the romance of rail travel right into the 21st century. Their private owners have combined passion, perseverance and plenty of cash, to turn these historic cars in the plushest and most luxurious trains on the rails today.
Luxury Trains jumps on board the greatest and most famous private rail cars in history for a ride back in time. It is an incredible tour of the most opulent cars ever to ride the rails: from a magical journey on board the California Zephyr, at one time called the train to the stars, linking Chicago to California, to the famous Ringling car that brought the most famous circus in the world to town. Luxury Trains finally discovers the matching set of cars built to look like the orient express by the same man who designed that famous train: deep dark mahogany walls, and ornate fixtures transport modern day passengers back to the glamour of a time gone by.
Climb aboard a passenger car filled with treasured antiquities from the 14th century, witness the restoration of a historic car which travels without a locomotive and experience a lavish railcar with a design so florid and extravagant – it’s been compared to a bordello!