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Tag: Indian Pacific

MS Zaandam 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand. Voyage, Australia, Cruises, Trains1 Comment

“You’re Taking a Train Across Oz!”

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Rich McClear

The legendary trains had names cited in literature and celebrated in song.  Probably the most famous named train is the “Orient Express” made famous by Agathe Christie, Graham Green, Eric Ambler, and Ian Flemming (yes James Bond rode the fabled … Continue reading “You’re Taking a Train Across Oz!”

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