accompany our reporters on a few leisurely journeys along some of the most beautiful railway stretches in europe, on our a temporary will cross the scottish highlands on the harry potter express. and we'll take the flam railway to the most beautiful waterfall in norway. then on the glacier express, will saver on board cuisine and the scenery of the swiss alps. so enjoy the ride, happy travels. ah, this steam locomotive has made hollywood history, appearing on millions of screens across the world. and today i get to write it. hi there. today i'm back in my home country travelling through the scottish highlands on the jacobite seems right. the round trip is described as one of the greatest railway journeys in the world, but it's probably most well known for its rule as the whole courts express in the harry potter movies. that's right. these very carriages took harry, ron and hermione from platform 9 and 3 quarters all the way to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. in real life, the jacobite steam train travels a 135 kilometers along the west coast of the scottish highlands. before our round trip starts in fort william bennett, crosses the glenfield by a duct before ending up in the lake. a traditional fishing time, bend the train heads back to fort william lick. i am sitting in this exact train here, and here's a description of the hogwarts express. scarlett's steam engine was waiting next to platform packed with people saying overhead said hort's express, 11 o'clock. and i'm not the only harry potter fan on this train. i'm in. it takes you to school to hogwarts room. so if this experiences like we're going there, as like, being there to where i live, you being wizards are going to be for florence mclean has been working as a conductor on the jacobite since 1995. so it's been a monday since it's on the hard to pour to phelman. you redo, got a lot, children, adults all ages. they just love it. and but you do get enthusiasts, israel, and then the group to or so it's just a thought, just the outlaw, different types of people from all over the bottles. it's a relaxing journey that allows the passengers to merely sit back and enjoy the scenery. the most famous view from the journey is the glen in viaduct. the railway bridge was built in the late 19th century and it's the longest concrete railway bridge in the country. ah, the train makes its 1st stop in glen finan, where you can learn more about its history in the small museum there. the train was built in 1949 in glasgow, but the fundamentals of the design date back to the 1920s, steam trains in scotland stopped running in the late sixty's. however, they were re introduced in the mid eighties in order to best tourism. next we arrived in my lake and i went to find out what it's actually like to drive an old train like this. so i tracked the driver, steve chipper field. i mean, the heat coming off that fire here. that's cold when we're running. that gets twice . maybe 3 times as hot as that, the, the fireman who's my main playoff. if he shovels correctly and gets the far hot mess, he does sir, lose a few pounds with me. i couldn't with lee now and cold down. but i mean, steam trains in general. they are running all over the country now. why, why is that? i think it's we, we get more and people who like the nostalgia of it, they, you know that they're not robyn fugette as such. they just come out to enjoy the guy. they remember the smell of the sounds on the site sustain, and luckily we're allowed to still do it. so we'll keep doing it while they allow us to do so. time for lunch and the specialty here, if fission ship since age. and since i've had a good present it and a few persistent seagulls had to make sure they were included it's time to settle and for the return journey and leave the seagulls behind. the just fight also offers an afternoon tea service while i with the british specialty, includes many sandwiches. cakes and skies definitely makes it even more special. and reminds me of the time when harry ordered all of that crazy period from the trolley, remember all of the chocolate dogs? are there every clever b? and what a magical experience in the scottish highlands? with hey, i'm accepting harvey and i'm exploring europe's most seni train writes, i played with my toy trains as a child and the steam locomotives were always the ones that i loved most. that is why i couldn't wait to spend a day here at the figure a way in the heart of switzerland. it's the last steam train in europe with an upright kettle and the 1st mountain railway in whole europe. so now i'm ready for the right. it fire men, it a good she an engineer martin who had thought i'd take me along to day. martin, before me all with where there's tea, there must be fire. i can have out fire meant it a got ye with it. for the cold war piston and push rod have to be lubricated on. it has to be done under steam at $150.00 to $180.00 degrees celsius. ok. so you need a special oil. ah, now screw it tight, slowly. exactly. there loops. well drives well. ah, that's yes. okay. this is the pressure gauge where i can see how much pressure is in the boiler is nowhere up to 2.82.9. what do we need? we have to get to 13. now i have to get down to business. my job is to guide the 12 ton locomotive boot in 18. 73 into the station with cars hooked up, but without passengers, of course. thank goodness martin haul up, gave me a brief explanation of how to do it and he watches my every move, made it. what's this way down the middle? good for? no other. that's our troops rack rail and he thought we're a rack railway. here i've said on people are drive and breaking goes exclusively through the rack rail and all the gear from the locomotive engages and, and that gives us a firm hold, hold. now it's time for the train to depart with passengers on board for them too. it's a fascinating experience. this locomotive only post contained on a few days out of the year. at other times, modern trains are in service on the route. it runs through the middle of switzerland. our journey begins at god our station and takes us up 30 the mountain to the he could. then we had down the other side to fits now at lake lou. sir. this line opened in 1871. the 1st of its kind in europe, at the time it was a sensation the fire box has to be kept stoked with cold during the journey. that hasn't changed over time. i am happy to take on the job at an average speed of 6 kilometers per hour. we arrived at the top of it ag, almost on time, in the little engine that could be view is impressive. as a trainee engineer, i don't get a break. a ground is a setting. why is it so important to keep on cleaning the locomotive, went through it with. if you wiped everything down as a cleaning rag next door, you can feel right away if a screws loose roses. so now we had back down the mountain side when our locomotive number 7 is trembling along all the other trains on the road have to make way for it. the slow pace is all the better for enjoying the spectacular view. 2021 is the $150.00 the anniversary of the ye re weight. the locomotive was restored and put beckoned service, especially for it an hour after leaving the top of the line. we arrived at fitz notation on lake lucerne. and now it's my turn at the controls again. they let me drive the locomotive on to the turntable and into the shed, or by myself. well, almost, ah, but what would you say? how did i do? you know, it was, you did a very good job. even drove it yourself, is this i could almost grant you a diploma. maybe it was really great fun and i never told that i would be able to drive this thing nearly all on my own. and the view of their, i mean that was with liquor. yeah. this stretch of mediterranean coastline is known as the italian riviera. hi there. i'm 100 here. well, i'm today. i'm going to be traveling on the kink with harry express in riviera. the regional train that runs through each village is the most convenient way to get to right. and alternatively, you can take one of the many hiking trails the train begins its journey at less beds yet and travels through the 5 villages of rio majority marolla. cornelia then nasa and mounted up the train line was an engineering marble for its day cutting through the tough, mountainous rock of the region. it was officially opened in $1874.00, and it was the 1st time the region was made accessible other than by foot or by both move. my 1st stop of the day is very nice that i'm meeting with my co reaching a local target who has been working in the region for almost 2 decades. he takes me down to the village square, which is right by the ocean. we've hopped off at bernard sat, its colorful haze, is make it a popular tourist spot and instagram location. one of his sightseeing attractions in bernetta is de santa margarita church, built in the 13th century amaze of narrow streets and winding steps, lead us through the region which has been protected unesco world heritage site since 1997 marco and i hop back on board. it only takes about 5 minutes to get from one village to another, and the train runs every 10 to 20 minutes. our next stop of the day is manor rolla . what i find so lovely about this whole journey is that you've got an entire view of the close lane from the window of the train, the mountains on one side, and the amazing ocean view on the other. the buildings nestled into the clips have an interesting history. i for many towers in the region actually have many towers goes, we are frequent virus attacks in the center is so interested and a good even the structure of the buildings is against the pirates. there were bold, close together, hidden by the cliffs. wow. but i guess is a bit safer nigh ah, another short train journey through the train lines, many tunnels that offer a fleeting glimpses of the ocean below. mm. in our final stop of the day is monterey. also, we're here to try some of the local cuisine we find a quaint italian daily fit specializes in wine and local dishes. this particular wine is from the village oper, your maturing natural wine from the region in the region of legal area is well known for its salted anchovies. it's also the birthplace of hester, which i get to taste straight from this source. the sauce is made out of fresh basil with olive oil and pain flow fresh. really good for me, this really has been such an exceptional experienced experience. the stretch of the italian riviera along the coast line by train with the mountains on the other side of me. if you don't like trains, this maybe isn't the kind of trip for you, but it's an experience. i won't be forgetting any time soon. i marco and i part ways and i settle in for the journey back to les. next. yeah, i want to check im we've got some hot tips for your bucket list. what are the best places to go in europe? the journey, the destination right. join our travel guides. romantic coroner, check hot spot, or foodies, check, and some great cultural memorials to prove 1000 years old event in this world heritage site. to join us. d. w, travel, off we go. i . the florida on my line is barely 20 kilometers long, but travelers on this train aren't likely to forget the ride. hey there, i'm so kim, i've easy and i'm about to explore that slum spanner. some say it's even the most beautiful train ride in the world. and i want to check that out. so join me on my right. early in the morning to 1st train emerges from the depot by the yard clams to mountain incomes break down. be on it with bang handler, who's in charge of marketing for the plum spanner. even before we left, i could say the train is really beautiful, the car see it out from the 60 and still driving and driving and driving. ah, we set off into the valley at a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour. the line only has one set of tracks, but even so, 2 trains going opposite directions, use it at the same time, i find out how a bit later this stretch runs from move up to about 800 meters altitude over a yacht club and down to florida. at the edge of the orleans field. so bank, is there something along the track that i should definitely see and check out after there was a waterfall? that's the main highlights numbers to us of texture. ah, but it's more than just the beautiful tourists detection. it's she energy, it's hard to generate the electricity that tries the flom spawn. ah, wow. this is one of the most exciting train patients i've ever visit. this waterfall is nearly a 100 meters high, and the train stops uniform submitted. so everyone can take a photo and that's what i do now to. without a doubt, the waterfall is among the most photographed. often always, many natural wanders. after a short stop, we press onward, almost as impressive as the scenery is the re line itself. about a century ago, 18 of the 20 tunnels were carved out of the rock with picks dynamite and lots of sweat. it took nearly 20 years to build this line. mm. the next stop is barry clump, a unique station on this single trek line. this is where trains going opposite directions, meet and pass each other onto short, double tracks trench. this time lutheran followed, the dad is driving the train down to the short. oh, nice to meet you. i'm ok. so i'm getting if you are writing this thing, what do you like so much about this? you know, right? maybe on the on the spot in maybe somebody else in the night maybe me and also he because they are very with okay, from here to do and folk about sets off in a train down to lift your bang tamara. and i enjoy the final leg of the journey in a comfortable car. much of the interior is the original from the 1960 s ah, the lower we go, the more the valley opens up. we passed the 1st houses in flom my destination. after barely an hour on route, we arrive at the station. the flower spawn, i definitely is one of the most beautiful trained rides in europe. and not only because of this stunning landscape. it's also a fleet of engineering, built in this rough terrain nearly a 100 years ago without the huge drilling machines you have to day. that's really super impressive. ah, no, just it mountains and glistening glaciers. rocky gorges and stunning ski slopes. this is train travel at its peak. hi there, i am hannah. hello and today i'm traveling on a glacier express. the twisting track travels through some of switzerland's most scenic landscape, which is why it's often described as one of the most breathtaking journeys in the world. i'm starting my journey in st. morris and winter sports resort. beloved by the jet set. it's airily, the sun is just rising and it's minus 10 degrees celsius. but hopefully it will be worth it for the gorgeous winter views i've been promised. our 8 hour long trip through the swiss alps begins and sent more. it's continues through core and matt and break and ends in their mat. the route connects to ski resort towns often viewed as the winter playgrounds of the rich and famous big glacier express cars itself. the world's slowest fast rate, averaging just 38 kilometers an hour. it passes through $91.00 tunnels and crosses at $291.00 bridges, including the land, faster viaduct, a unesco world heritage site. the train is making a somewhat longer stop to switch engines. so i'm going to see if i can have a quick chat with the train driver. tyler went back hello. can you tell me a bit about what it's like? it's actually drive a train like this line is they all snow, it's quite challenging. of you need to have a good concentration and an overview of the root all as well as know the mountains and where the dangerous parts are. and so i hurry back onto the train just in time for lunch. the glacier express prepares all of its food on board in this tiny kitchen. it offers a 3 course meal of traditional swiss cuisine that goes perfectly with the surrounding scenery. a verena mikaela has worked on board since 2018 yesterday. the gas r international comment. there are new guns and every day, which makes the job interesting. it we get to exchange stories which makes the day so enriching the muffin top for one. then she serves me a traditional schnapps, the shoot, the more just for digestion. of course, a good to go in the glacier express wasn't always a luxury tourist attraction. it started running in 1930 as a way for locals to get around. but only in the summer months the vast amount of snow and ice made it too difficult to operate. in the winter time. in the early 19 eighties miss west began to recognize the trains tourism potential. the railway line was overhauled so it could run it year round the glacier express became one of the world's most successful and well known tourist traits. several hours into the journey. we reached the highest point on the line that ober out pass at an elevation of 2033 meters. no wonder this is also a popular ski area. this is definitely the most amazing view so far. like being if i had a snow globe there, so got a few more hours to go. i think i'm gonna try and explore the train and see if there's anything else to see. so i'm sitting in 1st class for there's even an extra class. excellent class. let's go take a look, arrive tickets for these seats. kostin. i watering 650 euros. so unsurprisingly, there are only a few people in this carriage. i order and a crony at the bar made with regional swift jim 300 kilometers later, the train reaches its destination. after 8 hours, we finally arrived in 7 months. it was like a winter wonderland. gorgeous scenery, but now it's really time to stretch my legs. i even catch a glimpse of the famous matter just as the sunset over this plan, you know, village with with you a green giant with amazing power e e. damper is the largest electric trust in the world. more and more of these battery powered behemoth hit the market every year. whether on the test track or on the road, the future of mobility is emission free and electrified. read. in 30 minutes on d. w. india o. brimming with ambition and inequality. 75 years ago, mahatma gandhi peacefully left the country to independence. what is left of his vision, a gandhi's legacy. in 60 minutes on d, w. o. every journey begins with the 1st step and every language with the 1st word, polish pinnacle rico is in germany to learn german. why not learn with him? 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