Train Travels that you should do at-least one in a lifetime

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Whether you're writing the great American novel or taking a romantic getaway, a scenic train ride is one of the best ways to get around.
The August/September issue of National Geographic Traveler rounds up images of the best train trips in the world , according to one seasoned rail rider.

Here are 6 of our favorites.

The Belmond Grand Hibernian brings a "shimmering world of indulgence" to the Irish countryside. Its cushy observation cars offer pristine views from Dublin to Cork or Belfast.

In New Zealand, the TranzAlpine lets riders take in the epic vistas and awe-inspiring plains between Christchurch and Greymouth. It covers 139 miles in just under five hours.

The century-old Orient Express transports riders to the golden age of rail travel, with its four-course dinners and black-tie glamour. It runs from London to Venice in two days.

The Ghan takes riders through the fiery red center of Australia, offering access to the dramatic scenery and indigenous sites that are off-limits by other modes of transit.

The Trans-Siberian Railway offers a 14-day excursion through Russia, from Vladivostok to Moscow, that passes by endless grasslands and Lake Baikal, the deepest lake on Earth.

Passage aboard Africa's best affordable railway, the Shongololo Express, includes pit stops in wildlife reserves and craft markets across Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.