Ticket to Ride

Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys

Tom Chesshyre author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Octopus Publishing Group

Published:14th Apr '16

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This captivating travelogue invites readers to join Tom Chesshyre on his global adventures aboard various trains, exploring cultures and landscapes.

In Ticket to Ride, Tom Chesshyre embarks on a unique journey to explore the world through the lens of train travel. He rides a variety of trains, from the nostalgic steam locomotives of yesteryear to the sleek, modern bullet trains of today. His adventures take him across continents, showcasing both iconic and lesser-known rail routes. Each journey is infused with the thrill of discovery, as he meets diverse individuals who share his passion for trains and travel.

The author dives deep into the reasons behind the universal love for trains, weaving personal anecdotes with fascinating historical context. In Ticket to Ride, readers are invited to join Chesshyre as he navigates through breathtaking landscapes and urban jungles on celebrated trains such as India's famed toy train and the Reunification Express in Sri Lanka. His travels span numerous countries, including Australia, Iran, and Finland, highlighting the unique charm and culture each train ride offers.

Chesshyre’s storytelling is enriched by his dry wit and keen observations, making each chapter an engaging read. The book serves not only as a travelogue but also as a celebration of the connections forged through shared experiences on the rails. With vivid descriptions and memorable encounters, Ticket to Ride is a delightful exploration of the world that will inspire readers to consider their own journeys on the tracks.

Funny and illuminating from Crewe to Korea, Ticket to Ride is a hugely entertaining account of the author's travels on the rails the world over - chance encounters fly like sparks * Sara Wheeler *
Tom's ticket certainly scores all the best rides: fast rides and slow ones, short trips and long ones. But most important are the names: why would any trainspotter (let alone a gricer) pass up the Reunification Express or, even better the Orient Express, for a mere airplane? * Tony Wheeler *
Like mini-odysseys, Chesshyre's railway journeys are by turns gentle and awesome, and full of surprises * John Gimlette *
Trains, dry wit, more trains, evocative descriptions, more trains, fascinating people and more trains - what is there not to like? * Christian Wolmar *
Affectionate * Wanderlust Magazine *
This is an engaging, enjoyable and warm-hearted book that will appeal as much to general readers as to lovers of trains... Recommended. * Simon Bradley, author of The Railways *
Amusing and insightful book * E&T Magazine *
Evocative mix of thrill rides and gentle journeys worldwide. Even if locomotives and rolling stock leave you cold, you'll enjoy the author's trademark dry humour. * World of Cruising Magazine *

ISBN: 9781849538268

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320 pages