About Cruises: Trains I Have Loved

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Cruises Cruises Plan a Cruise Cruise Lines Destinations From Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises This newsletter may be dedicated to cruise travel, but trains have been used for some of my most memorable shore excursions. Let's ride some trains! El Chepe to Copper Canyon, Mexico The Chihuahua to the Pacific Train (also called El Chepe) is an engineering marvel that traverses 39 bridges and 87 tunnels on its 400-mile route linking Chihuahua, Mexico with the Gulf of California. The route is one of the most scenic and diverse in the world, going from sea level to over 7000 feet above sea level at Copper Canyon. Alaska Railroad Grandview Train - Anchorage to Seward If your Alaska cruise embarks or disembarks in Seward, you will need a transfer to or from Anchorage, which is 127 miles away. Cruise passengers can choose either a 3-hour bus transfer or a 4.5-hour ride on the Grandview Train of the Alaska Railroad. The train runs directly between the Anchorage airport and the cruise pier in Seward. Kuranda Scenic Railway in Australia The Kuranda Scenic Railway near Cairns, Australia dates back to the 19th century. This historic railroad follows the scenic Barron River Gorge, and the train passes through numerous tunnels as it winds its way up the Great Dividing Range. Riding the Flam Railway Flam, Norway is often included as a cruise ship port of call because of the Flam Railway, which rises almost 3000 feet straight up the mountains to Myrdal, where it links to the Bergen-Oslo Railway. The train ride from Flam to Myrdal takes about an hour, and includes 20 tunnels and panoramic views of the Norwegian mountains. More About Cruises Train Rides Below Cruises Ads Cruise Cruises Panama Canal Cruise Ship Cruises Cruise Line Jobs Cruises Leaving NJ Featured Articles Train at the End of the World in South America The Mallorca Train between Palma and Soller Chergbourg, France in Normandy, France MSC Splendida - Cruise Ship Tour and Profile Things to Do and See in Charleston, South Carolina Barbary Apes of Gibraltar - Photo of the Week   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Garrison Cruises Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cruises newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination Planning a European Cruise How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Advertisement