Over the last two and a half years, Chris Tarrant has travelled all around the world filming 'Extreme Railway Journeys' for Channel 5. Chris's journeys have taken him from the Congo to Australia, to Japan and to Russia, just to name a few. Each with its own fascinating history, and its own unique challenges to contend with. This book brings to life not only the romance of travelling by train, but also the sights, sounds, and smells of the countries visited, while also illuminating the customs and attitudes of the people he encountered along the way.