Tuesday, April 12, 2011

The train journey

They ramble through the country-side,
Dear gentle monsters, and we ride
Pleasantly seated—so we sink
Into a torpor on the brink
Of thought, or read our books, and understand
Half them and half the backward-gliding land:
(Trees in a dance all twirling round;
Large rivers flowing with no sound;
The scattered images of town and field,
Shining flowers half concealed.)
And, having settled to and equal rate,
They swing the curve and straighten to the straight,
Curtail their stride and gather up their joints,
Snort, dwindle their steam for the noisy points,
Leap them in safety, and, the other side,
Loop again to and even stride.

A poem written by:
V. De Sola Pinto

Memorable phrases in a poem hits your mind, memorable adventure strikes your heart forever! I have an urge to share this post after I came across some websites about luxury train express to beautiful places tucked in somewhere in our world, awaiting for someone to discover and explore it..

Some history about rail transport I found  from http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/history.php


black and white image of track being laid
Picture: Original track being laid

An early picture of the train

black and white image of track being laid
Picture: The train reaching the old Summit building

Locomotive number eight, Eryri, is the Welsh name for Snowdonia. It was also removed from service and dismantled in the 1980’s.

black and white image of track being laid
The black and white picture proves that the train exists for a long time ago and solely as a form of transportation. However, luxury train is a trend for young people to travel. Luxury trains can be found anywhere in the world, bringing you to a whole new world. Something that you can't get from taking a flight. I came across some websites introducing some trains that offer luxurious and comfortable journey. This is what we called a breathtaking journey;The European trains, UK trains, South East Asia trains, and South African train...
Words cannot decribe how beautiful this view is..
An innocent child looking out of the train
 A clock at the train station.. How I wish the time could stop for this moment~

 Bids farewell to loved ones

Or come along with your loved ones to spend momentuos time together in the train!


 

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