That's one wayyy classy train there.


Man, I'd kill to go on that thing. ;)

What a lovely place to be murdered. :blush:
Don't apologize for too many pictures, they were all great, and impossible to adequately describe in words.

I agree. The pictures of the woodwork, the fabrics, the glass, the metalwork, the dining cars ... everything ... you gave us a look at something that most of us will never have the chance to experience. I'd love to travel on that train one day, but if I don't get the chance, your pictures and commentary have made it accessible to me here on another continent. Don't apologize. I'm grateful that you took the time and trouble to share.

Wow. Thank you for the glimpse Limey. So beautiful.

Are the beds in the cabins bunk beds, queens, kings?

Amazing and very different from U.S. rail travel.

Bunks, Rich. The cabin is about 4 sq. metres, and the carriage attendant swaps it from day (an upholstered bench seat with fold-down table) to night (bunks) while you are at dinner. In the morning you have to vacate your cabin for 5 minutes while he swaps it back again.
Oh, and Wolf! It's very different from rail travel in the UK, too!
As a post-script here are some more shots of the Orient Express logo - it was everywhere. I'm sure they have a problem with cutlery going missing!
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And part of the train's colourful history!
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Thanks. I found these images. The classiest looking bunk beds I've ever seen, but you wouldn't find me up on that ladder. As for sex, if the lady is planning on going cowgirl, she should wear a helmet.;)

http://photos.luxurylink.us/images/s...unk%2BBeds.jpg

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