Eight of the world's most breathtaking mountain train journeys, from Scotland to Canada

Eight of the world's most breathtaking mountain train journeys, from Scotland to Canada They all have the seal of approval from the adventure experts at Lonely Planet That's because they feature in the guide's Amazing Train Journeys tome Which trip is YOUR favourite? Vote in our poll...

READ MORE: I've visited all 44 countries in Europe - here are the 5 best and 5 worst places on the Continent By Jane Memmler For Mailonline and Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 10:18 EDT, 16 September 2024 | Updated: 10:23 EDT, 16 September 2024 e-mail View comments Advertisement These train journeys are the peak of rail travel perfection. Eight train trips from around the world that will transport you through spectacular mountain scenery. What's more, they all have the seal of approval from the adventure experts at Lonely Planet, because they feature in the guide's Amazing Train Journeys tome.

From the Scottish Highlands to the gargantuan granite peaks of the Rockies, you'll trundle past dizzying cliff edges, clatter over epic bridges and leg it through 'logic-defying tunnels'. Scroll down to discover which sensational service you'd most like to board. Rocky Mountaineer, Canada The Rocky Mountaineer traverses spectacular scenery best seen from the GoldLeaf class viewing carriage (above) Read More EXCLUSIVE I'm a photographer on a mission to capture the cutest corners of Europe - here are 12 of the best A trip on Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer sleeper service between Vancouver .