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Few films capture the beauty of winter train travel as the 1974 silver screen mystery, “Murder on the Orient Express.” In it, Hercule Poirot investigates a stabbing that occurred on a train from Istanbul to Paris. But this is no ordinary commute, as the seats are covered in red velvet and the scenery outside the…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Ron Reiring Back in the day, trains were a glamorous way to travel long distances. Outside, travelers could gaze upon a pristine landscape and inside, folks could cozy up in the sleeper cars or nosh on gourmet meals served on fine china in the dining car. These days, we’re used to traveling…