There’s probably no more gorgeous way to take in the fall foliage of Canada than in the bilevel, glass-domed Goldleaf class trains, manufactured by Canarail with interiors done by Montreal-based Morelli Designers. Leather seats, with paneling of weathered hemp, mocha rosewood, white pearl wood, and walnut serve as an elegant foil to the gorgeous scenery outside. A lovely two-day Journey to the Clouds will take you from British Columbia to Alberta through Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper, and past snow-clad Mount Robson (the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) and Yellowhead pass.

Belmond Grand Hibernian

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The first luxury sleeper train in Ireland debuted in August 2016, with interiors evoking an Irish country house with sleeper cars featuring cabins outfitted in Galway crystal jewelry stands. The train heads from Dublin to Cork with stops at the Jameson Distillery and Blarney Castle, a day in Ashford Castle and a gorgeous cruise in Killarney National Park. The observation car, Kildare, was designed to mimic the charm of a local Irish tavern, and staff wear uniforms made of Donegal tweed.

Napa Valley Wine Train

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The train running through the gorgeous maze of vineyards in California debuted a Quattro Vino tour last summer that takes place onboard the renovated 1915 Pullman railcars which have plush mohair armchairs, etched glass partitions, Honduran mahogany panels, brass accents, as well as made-to-order meals. The tours start with sparkling wine tastings, and end with trips to three of the area’s vineyards. A Twilight Private Tour debuted this year, allowing guests to enjoy an evening journey to Raymond Vineyards or Grgich Hills Estate in St. Helena.

Sri Lanka Colonial Train

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Traveling from Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo to the iconic swaths of verdant tea fields can be a vastly different experience depending on which of the numerous locomotive options you select. While the newer trains introduced in the late 2000s claim amenities like air conditioning, the iconic colonial style train is not to be missed. What this experience lacks in luxury it more than makes up for in memory. Spring for the first-class observation car and enjoy a wide-angle view of the lush landscape passing by, while experiencing train travel much as it was when Sri Lanka was colonized.

Norway’s Flåm Railway

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Journeying between Myrdal and Flåm in Norway offers riders a chance to experience the world’s steepest standard-gauge railway. Although just two hours long, the Flåm Railway offers panoramic views of some of Norway’s best assets. Fjords give way to snow-capped mountains and waterfalls, ranging from lush summer greenery to blindingly white winter landscapes. The wood-paneled interior is smart and clean, but the real attraction is outside the postcard windows, as evidenced by the heads dangling from each available opening.