1. Iceland
   Russia
2. Cuba

The Trans-Siberian Railway is a monstrous Russian railroad, one that stretches across the continent from Moscow to the Far East. It is the longest railroad in the world.

1. about 900 miles
   roughly 6,000 miles
2. roughly 23,000 miles

The TSB, as it's often called, is about 6,000 miles long. It includes portions that veer often into countries like China and North Korea.

1. Gold Rush Railroad
   the Fool's Path
2. the Pacific Railroad

In the 1860s, America began building the First Transcontinental Railroad, but back then it was called the Pacific Railroad, as it stretched toward the ocean of the same name.

1. Wales
   Burma
2. Ghana

In 1804, a steam-powered locomotive barreled down tracks in South Wales. It was a monumental event, but commercially viable steam locomotives were still years away.

1. 3
   9
2. 18

The First Transcontinental Railroad was a team effort, one that required the combined forces of three railroads. Each stretch of the railway wound up presenting very different challenges for the companies.

1. Denver
   Oakland
2. Seattle

The First Transcontinental Railroad connected Omaha with Oakland, California. Altogether, the railroad was more than 1,900 miles long.

1. 1710
   1890
2. 1923

Construction of the TSB began in 1890, under the audacious guidance of Tsar Nicholas II. The project was meant to invigorate transportation not only in Siberia, but throughout all of Russia.

1. South America
   Europe
2. North America

In 1843, in Europe, the first international railway became operational. It connected Cologne with Brussels.

1. Machu Picchu
   Lima
2. Ecuador

The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu are far and away Peru's biggest tourist attraction. The PeruRail whisks countless tourists from Cusco to the remote ruins. Once you arrive at your destination, you can look forward to hotel rooms that cost upward of $800 per night.

1. longest
   oldest
2. newest

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or B&O, is the oldest railroad in the U.S. The first stretches of track opened for business in 1830.

1. Kansas
   Croatia
2. Wales

The Swansea and Mumbles Railway was the first railroad ever to accept paying passengers. It opened for business in Wales in 1807.

1. True
2. False

The TSB is indeed a major Russian tourist draw. But domestic passengers still make up the bulk of the miles logged on this iconic Russian railroad.

1. Iowa
   South Africa
2. South Africa

In South Africa, you can ride the Blue Train, which is very literally blue. It's essentially a fancy and expensive rolling hotel for wealthy tourists.

1. Burgdorf—Thun line
   Granite Railway
2. First Transcontinental Railroad

On May 10, 1869, the ceremonial Golden Spike was driven, signaling the completed First Transcontinental Railroad in America. The West was about to open to settlers and companies in a whole new way.

1. Bejing and Sydney
   Moscow and London
2. Paris and Constantinople

In 1883, the Orient Express gained fame for providing a route from Paris to Constantinople. The first trains were known for their relative luxury, especially when compared to traditional means of overland transportation.

1. The Army actually blew up the railroad.
   The Army barely protected the railroad.
2. The Army spared no expense in protecting the railroad.

During the war, the Union paid little heed to the famous railroad, and it suffered under constant attacks from the Confederacy. Union generals felt that they had more important matters to attend to.

1. Hungary
   England
2. China

The 72-mile Settle-Carlisle Railway lets you relax and soak in some of England's most amazing scenery. You'll also spy a lot of Victorian architecture on this famed trip.

1. 2
   8
2. 16

The Trans-Siberian Railway is so long that it passes through eight different time zones. In Russia, though, all of the railway's time tables stick to Moscow local time to (hopefully) prevent confusion.

1. Canada
   Portugal
2. Namibia

The Rocky Mountaineer takes passengers on a breathtaking ride through the Canadian Rockies. Forget sleeping, this train will leave you speechless and restless as you spy some of the most spectacular scenery in North America.

1. a war
   a labor strike
2. a lack of fuel

In 1914, World War I broke out across Europe, halting all sorts of businesses, including the Orient Express. It would be four years before service resumed.

1. tycoon-operated
   common carrier
2. publicly owned railroad

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was the first common carrier in America. Essentially, that meant that the railroad would transport people and goods of all kinds for other companies and assume responsibility for the risks that were involved.

1. 2 days
   7 days
2. a month

The route from Moscow to Vladivostok is a whopping 6,152 miles. It takes roughly seven days to make the entire journey.

1. India
   Switzerland
2. Laos

In Switzerland, the Glacier Express rolls through 180 miles of the country's best scenery. You'll spy the Swiss Alps, hit 7,000 feet at Oberalp Pass, and also pass through more than 90 tunnels.

1. 2 miles
   16 miles
2. 219 miles

The Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad's first stretch was 16 miles, between La Prairie and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, providing residents and businesses with a much faster means of local transportation.

1. Union Gulf
   Union Pacific
2. Union Atlantic

Central Pacific and Union Pacific joined their final ties in Utah, completing the First Transcontinental Railroad at long last. Manifest Destiny was a step closer to realization.

1. $700
   $3,400
2. $9,000

For a measly $700, you can take the Trans-Siberian Railway for more than 6,000 miles, soaking up much of the Russian landscape along the way.

1. Disneyland
   Death Valley
2. Machu Picchu

The Belmond Hiram Bingham is another train -- an expensive one -- that ferries passengers to Machu Picchu in Peru. You don't even have to ride inside, because one car has an open observation deck where you can get fresh air.

1. Guatemalan
   Chinese
2. Canadian

Many Chinese workers toiled to build the difficult stretches of the First Transcontinental Railroad. For their work, they made about $20 per month, far more than most of them could earn in their home country.

1. New Zealand
   Southeast Asia
2. Australia

The Eastern and Oriental Express is a luxury train that rolls between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. You will never want for anything during your ride, because the train features 24-hour butler service.

1. Alberta
   India
2. California

In India, you can get your dose of royal treatment thanks to the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train that began operation in 1982. If you get bored at the bar, just head down to the spa car.