Under a rapidly darkening sky, the last of the evening sunshine threatened by gathering stormclouds, a living, breathing machine, covered in polished paint with gleaming copper and brass, stood at the head of a magnificent rake of luxury teak pullman railway carriages. This train had, as yet, no destination, for it was about to embark on a magical mystery tour around the world, visiting some of the most incredible and notable railway stations in existence. Indeed, it was no ordinary train either, coming equipped with not only special aquatic floats and jet propulsion drives to enable seamless land to water transition, but rubber road wheels for areas where railway was scarce.

The passengers were equally unaware of the final stopping place for this once-in-a-lifetime voyage which would cover thousands of miles on carefully laid steel rails, through some of the world's most treacherous but beautiful terrain. All those invited simply knew that they must go, through some mysterious force compelling them to board the train.

"All aboard", bellowed the conductor, dressed in the finest cut navy blue suit, complete with gold pocket watch and gold chain, and a highly secret working timetable in his upper pocket. "All aboard who's coming aboard" he yelled, as the locomotive gave a final whistle, before breathing a sigh of steam and hissing into life. The fireman wiped his perspiring brow, leaving black marks across his face, before once again opening the firehole door and heaving more coal onto the ever hungry furnace inside. The driver consulted his watch before settling down in his seat, watching for signals, and muttering, "yes, potato sandwiches again".

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Enjoy an educational alphabetical worldwide tour of railway stations, where, on each stop, as well as learning more about each place, and not forgetting to look at the photos, you may just find the opportunity to enter a giveaway for a game starting with the same letter. Some games are luxury pullman class, others are more third-class, most are unbundled.

The train will reach its destination on Saturday 8th August, 6.00 p.m GMT.

This is to celebrate my reaching Level 5 :)

Commence your journey here (Level 2+ all games, and warning, lots of points may be needed)!

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UPDATE: I have been blown away by the huge numbers of positive and fantastic comments on this train - I did not expect it would be so popular, so, a big thanks to all of you who have kindly left comments to say how much you enjoyed it. I might struggle in future to out-do this one though!

9 years ago*

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BUMP!

9 years ago
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Thanks for this train journey - now I want to play 80 Days again :D

9 years ago
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Bump. Thanks a lot for the train!

9 years ago
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Cool idea ^^ Thanks for the ride & congrats on level 5 :)

9 years ago
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Great train! Lots of unusual giveaways in there.

9 years ago
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Thanks, yes, I tried to find as many non-bundle games as possible, and unusual ones. Not always possible because of either the letter, or sometimes the price was too high on a game (every wallet has a limit...lol).

9 years ago
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Nice variety. Bump!

9 years ago
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Thank you for the literal train ride, well as close as steamgifts can get to one I suppose. Lots of beautiful stations, of which I have indeed been to a few on my journeys.

9 years ago
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bump, nice

9 years ago
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Enjoyable train, thanks!

9 years ago
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That was, in terms of content and execution, one of the best trains I've rode here on steamgifts. Content-wise a really nice diversion from the now prevalent "I'll do a train just because" filled with 4 bundle games from the most recent indiegala-feature. Big thanks for that!

9 years ago
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Thank you very much for the great ride.
Have a bump and a nice day!

9 years ago
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My points were well used here ^ ^ Thanks a lot for the awesome train. Super cool idea :)

9 years ago
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Thanks for the train and congratz for lvl 5!!! :D

9 years ago
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Bump

9 years ago
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Thanks!

9 years ago
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Congrats on the level-up and thanks for the nice train! I can't imagine how much time you spent find games and railway stations (with facts) for this event. Hopefully, you'll be rewarded with Level 6 when the event is over. :)

9 years ago
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That was a very nice train ride, Bump!

9 years ago
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Nice idea and great train :)

9 years ago
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That was a very fun ride, I enjoyed the descriptions. Congrats on your new level.

9 years ago
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Nice train but there was no car with drinking facilities. Thirsty!

9 years ago
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thanks for a history lesson and a lot of fun,
great train!

9 years ago
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bump

9 years ago
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Bump. Thanks :)

9 years ago
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Bump

Really nice information along with the giveaways. I appreciate it. Congrats on level 5!

9 years ago
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Take a bump!!
And Thanks for the train =)

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