"There isn't a train I wouldn't take, no matter where it's going." The poet who wrote these words knew the joy and excitement of train rides. Train travels grant passengers access to sights that are often missed when traveling by plane or car. On the Blue Train, tourists can experience the wild beauty of the South African landscape in comfort. During the 27-hour trip, passengers view vineyards, sunflower farms and the ostrich-filled Karoo Desert. Off-train excursions include a stop in Kimberley, a historical diamond-rush town. The journey over the roof of Norway on the Bergen Line connects Bergen and Oslo. This 300-mile line is northern Europe's highest railroad. The seven-hour trip gives tourists breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and fjords. Passengers can get off at ski resorts or charming mountain villages along the route. Take the Kuranda Scenic Railway if you want to see tropical forests. In Australia's Barron Gorge National Park, you'll travel through unspoiled rainforest and past spectacular waterfalls on an amazing journey. When you get at Kuranda, the journey doesn't end there. The Koala Gardens, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and BirdWorld Kuranda are among the many attractions in this picturesque village. One of the world's highest railway trips takes you to Machu Picchu, the ruins of an ancient city located in the Andes Mountains of South America. Your journey will begin at the city of Cuzco. You'll take local PeruRail trains to the "Lost City of the Incas" from there. Your ride will be bumpy, but it will offer unforgettable views of thick jungle and spectacular peaks.