Series · 1999 · Documentary
Eagle Media takes you around the world to explore the hidden nooks of the world with the World Class Trains series. Learn the history and the intricacies of these historic transports. Explore Europe, India, Africa, Mexico, and Western Canada from the inside of some of the most elegant and famous train tours in the world.
3 seasons · 25 episodes

Episode 01
The Eastern & Oriental Express
The train departs from Singapore - through the jungles of Malaysia and Thailand - crossing the River Kwai Bridge into Bangkok - then on to Sukhothai - the journey ending in Chiang Mai.

Episode 02
The Royal Scotsman
Explore this aristocratic of trains, which represents the apotheosis of rail-borne luxury. Travel through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, where mountains, lochs and forests provide an ever-changing backdrop.

Episode 03
The Great South Pacific Express
The Great South Pacific Express motors along Australia's eastern seaboard on this three-day, two-night journey, with stops in Proserpine (along the Great Barrier Reef) and Kuranda. Featuring some of the most ornately designed carriages, the Great South Pacific Express offers travelers an early twentieth century atmosphere with all the luxury afforded on a world class trai

Episode 04
The Imperial Express
Passengers on The Imperial Express travel in luxury on this 52-hour excursion from Prague to Budapest. Originally used by the Hungarian President, the train retains the look and feel it had prior to the fall of Communism. As the train travels through the scenic towns in the Czech Republic, Bohemia, Slovakia and Romania, the appearance of The Imperial Express is an attraction to the townspeople as much as it is to its passengers. Though only a three-day journey, the opportunity to see Eastern Europe in the comfort of the west provides memories for a lifetime.

Episode 05
Rovos Rail: The Pride of Africa
Travel aboard Rovos Rail's "Pride of Africa" for a wondrous and unique rail safari through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa. Relive the romance, excitement and the adventure of the pioneers, slave traders, ivory hunters and gold prospectors who dared to conquer the region over a century ago.

Episode 06
Palace On Wheels
Starting with a ceremonial departure from Delhi, this journey will take a route of regal splendour, through Rajasthan, the historical city of Chittogarh and the "Lake City" of Udaipur - the magical deserts of Jaisalmer and Jouhpur into Bharatpur and Agra.

Episode 07
Palace on Wheels
Features 'The Royal Orient' that travels through India taking in Gujarat and Rajastan.

Episode 08
Rovos Rail
Features the African 'Rovos Rail' that travels from Cape Town to Knysna.

Episode 09
Venice Simplon Orient Express
A trip across Europe in the Edwardian grandeur of the old Empire. Experience the exquisite engineering and incomparable service of a rail journey that passes through London, Boulogne, Paris, The Alps and, finally, Venice.

Episode 10
Royal Scotsman
Experience the luxury of the train travel from a bygone era. Witness the mountains, lochs and forests of the Scottish scenery.

Episode 11
Imperial Express
The Imperial Express travels from Prague Central Station on a luxury journey across the land to Hungary.

Episode 12
Al Andalus Expreso
This volume follows the Al Andalus Express on its 7-day journey through the mythic landscapes of Spain's Andalucia, Granada, and Seville, as well as a stop at one of the seven wonders of the world, the spectacular Alhambra.

Episode 13
The Royal Orient Express
Explore the beautiful and mystical states of Gujarat and Rajasthan on board the regal splendor of India's travelling palace, the Royal Orient Express.
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Eagle Media takes you around the world to explore the hidden nooks of the world with the World Class Trains series. Learn the history and the intricacies of these historic transports. Explore Europe, India, Africa, Mexico, and Western Canada from the inside of some of the most elegant and famous train tours in the world.
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World Class Trains has 3 seasons with 25 episodes in total.
The current status of World Class Trains is: In Production.
World Class Trains airs on PBS.
World Class Trains first aired on January 1, 1999.
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