All Aboard European Trains

July, 1979

European trains resemble American trains in one important way: They both run on rails. Beyond that, it's like comparing Seattle Slew with Mister Ed. Even without the legendary Orient Express, which used to race from Paris to Istanbul, European trains boast such foreign (to Amtrak) qualities as speed, efficiency and comfort. Best of all, rail travel on the Continent can still be a considerable bargain, especially if you plan ahead.Should your Rail be Eurail?First, decide what cities you want to v...