Today, the rail network around the world is among the best transportation systems. Trains have seen significant development.

A look at seven iconic trains that have shaped railroading, from luxurious passenger trains to high-speed record breakers.

What makes this train so special is its attention to luxury and detail. The coaches were originally built in the 1920s and still reflect that classic charm.

The rail carriage was fashioned for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, with routes running from Paris to Portofino, Amsterdam to Venice, and Istanbul to Paris, among others.