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century ago, to travel by luxury
steam train through the scenic
splendor and the ancient cities of
Europe was to savor life at its finest – to
feel and sense something intangible and
unforgettable. These magnificent trains, with
their exquisite carriages and luxurious decor,
became as much a part of the traveling
experience as the venerable cities and
majestic countrysides through which they
wended their way.
Lavishly designed for the nobility of
Europe, the trains recall an era when
craftsmen labored for the sake of excellence
and reputation, when those who were
endowed with life's privileges were not
averse to showing them.
It was this quest for perfection that led
to one of the most stunning palaces ever
placed on wheels, the Imperial Train of the
Austro-Hungarian monarchy.
A century after the original train was
built, a team of train lovers set out to
recreate this lost piece of history. Once
again, the Majestic Imperator Train de Luxe
is rolling across Central Europe.
In this book, you can learn about the
history of the origin of Majestic Imperator -
Train de Luxe and find out some interesting
facts about its model, the Court Salon Train
of Emperor Franz Josef I and Empress
Elisabeth of Austria.
Sincerely,
Gottfried O. Rieck
Company founder Majestic Imperator
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Gottfried O. Rieck
(MI)