Europe S Most Scenic Railway How An Old Welsh Mining Line Became A World Winner Train Travel
The survey sampled the views of Who? members on aspects of Europe’s most scenic lines, from views to comfort, cleanliness and value for money. The result is a star-studded line-up of Europe’s best, including Switzerland’s spectacular Glacier Express and Norway’s dizzying Flam Railway, which climbs 867m from the mountaintop fjord on one of the steepest standard-gauge lines ever ever made. Flam Mountain Railway, Norway. Photo: Novarc Images/Alamy However, it all came second to Ffestiniog, a former industrial line brought back from oblivion by groups of volunteers over three decades....