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Touring in STYLE

The nostalgic romance of the golden era of train travel (from around the 1920s) is recreated today on a select number of lovingly restored classic British trains, which capture the elegance of travelling by rail in its heyday.

Travelling tales

Departing from London’s Victoria station, the British Pullman train originates from the glory days of early 20th-century rail travel, and its impressive past includes appearing on the silver screen as well as being a favourite for Royal excursions. Today, the train comprises of 11 carriages, each with its own name and interior decoration story – from the Audrey’s

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