Train heading towards Palena station, Italy (Image: Antonio Martinetti) Italy is one of the most popular destinations thanks to its rich heritage, delicious food and glorious weather but now the country has a new favourite attraction. A beautiful vintage Italian train that has carriages from the 1930s and 1950 is luring tourists off the beaten track. Spanning 62 miles the Italian Transiberian rail line, also known as the Park Railway, crosses the forests of the Majella National park and the Abruzzo highlands, giving tourists on board a glimpse of hidden hamlets.

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It was the first of some 1,000 kilometres of line to have re-opened under a project by Fo.