What exactly was a long distance train like in the 1970s? Each country in Europe had a national railroad (and possibly some private railroads as well). It was typically the national railroad that ran the long-distance trains and any international traffic. Most train cars used in long distance service were similar in layout: At the … Read More
A dog is man’s best friend they say. That may be true for around home, unless you are a cat person instead. But what about out on the road? Talking specifically about guys and gals train hiking around Europe here. At that point, all your worldly belongings of any importance (since they are the only … Read More
The travel on trains around Europe was fun. It was a great experience. A dream come true of a way to spend a summer. But then what? For some people it was just that: something fun, one summer, now memories and life goes on. The travels had little effect on the rest of their lives. … Read More