I spent 75 hours on Amtrak sleeper trains and noticed that time ... I've realized that if you can think of the train ride as part of the journey, you'll find it much more enjoyable.

Sleeper trains evoke images of bygone days ... And since the beginning of your journey (or night) is in England, the morning train ride gives the most diverse views of western Scotland's scenery ...

boasts more than 30 pieces of actual railroad equipment. Like, real reach-out-and-touch-'em old-school locomotives. Pullman sleeper cars, dining cars and a complete passenger train from pre-World ...

Options include a “historic cabin” with seats that convert to berths (communal restrooms are at the end of each sleeper carriage); a suite with its own marble bathroom and a double or twin bed ...