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  Orient Express - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Orient Express is the name of a long-distance passenger train originally operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits.
The Orient Express at this time ran daily from Paris to Budapest, three times a week onwards to Belgrade and Istanbul, and once weekly to Bucharest and Constanta, on the Black Sea.
In 1982, the Venice-Simplon Orient Express was established as a private venture, running restored 1920s and 1930s carriages from London and Paris to Venice.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orient_Express   (1232 words)

  
 The "Orient Express"
"Orient Express," connecting as it does the English Channel with the Black Sea, is one of the most famous trains in Europe.
Yet the cause of the suspension of the "Orient Express" was also that of the enlargement of the service after the war.
It may be one of the huge 4-8-2 "Mountain" engines, but as the "Orient Express" is light compared with the immensely long ordinary express trains for which these locomotives have been designed, it is more likely to be one of the 4-6-2 type.
mikes.railhistory.railfan.net /r045.html   (3753 words)

  
 Orient Express - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Orient Express is the name of a long-distance passenger train originally operated by the.
Each of the Orient Express services also incorporated sleeping cars which had run from Calais to Paris, thus extending the service right from one edge of Europe to the other.
This was replaced in 1962 by a slower service called the Direct Orient Express, which ran daily cars from Calais to Budapest and Paris to Belgrade, and twice weekly services from Paris to Istanbul and Athens.
www.springboro.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Orient_Express   (969 words)

  
 Orient Express: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Murder on the orient express (collins, london, 1934) also called murder on the calais coach (dodd mead, new york, 1934) is a 1934 novel by agatha...
The intercity express or ice is a type of high-speed train operated by deutsche bahn ag in germany and to neighboring countries, EHandler: no quick summary.
Rajdhani express is a train service in india introduced in 1969 providing high-speed connections (upto 130 km/h) from various railway stations in the capital...
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/o/or/orient_express.htm   (1128 words)

  
 A history of the Orient Express - the truth behind the legend...
A chronology of the Orient Express - from 1883 to 2006
The Orient Express referred to here, and which is shown in these photographs, is the REAL Orient Express, the actual true descendant of that first 'Express d'Orient' that left Paris in October 1883.
Before the war, the Orient Express used 'S' type sleepers (a couple of years older than the LX's, with slightly smaller compartments and without all the wood marquetry of the LX sleepers), and after the war the 'Z' type.
www.seat61.com /OrientExpress.htm   (3659 words)

  
 Orient Express
Otherwise all colors of Pebeo Orient Express are ready to use right from the bottle, plus they are all intermixable allowing you an infinite color palette to paint with.
Dip your brush into the container of Pebeo Orient Express and lightly touch the brush to the center of the area you are painting.
Continue adding Orient Express and blending brush strokes or colors while the dye is still wet and until the enclosed area is filled.
www.prochemical.com /directions/orient.htm   (801 words)

  
 Orient Express - Music from the Movies
Orient Express may not be in the same drawer as The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.
Orient Express is built out of three themes repeated in variations.
The first two are ‘Chi Senso Ha’ and ‘Orient Express’, both light, dreamy themes that appear in a variety of styles: orchestral, solo instrumental and even surprisingly refreshing Dixie and polka versions.
www.musicfromthemovies.com /review.asp?ID=5165   (460 words)

  
 Murder On the Orient Express Sketch @ OnlineReligion.com (Online Religion)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Murder on the Orient Express (Collins, London, 1934) also called Murder on the Calais Coach (Dodd Mead, New York, 1934) is a 1934 novel by Agatha Christie.
Detective Hercule Poirot is travelling on the Orient Express.
The book was made into a 1974 movie entitled Murder on the Orient Express starring Albert Finney as Poirot.
www.onlinereligion.com /encyclopedia/Murder_on_the_Orient_Express   (583 words)

  
 Orient Express
Orient Express was built in 1980 after the success of the Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The Orient Express Railway in Asia disputed that the use of the name "Orient Express" was a trademark infringement and that the name of the coaster should be changed to just "The Express".
Also unique to the Orient Express was it's interlocking loops, which not only function as two of the four inversions but also as the ride's most photogenic section.
www.worldsoffun.org /explore/Rides.asp?ID=1&ParkID=1   (484 words)

  
 Review: Puzz3D Orient Express
Orient Express is the fourth title in Wrebbit's superb Puzz3D CD series, and like the other titles, it's pure pleasure.
This time around you are reconstructing several cars from the 1920s version of the fabled Orient Express train.
One more nice feature is a map which details the Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul, with hotspots that lead to information on each city along the way.
www.justadventure.com /reviews/Puzz3D/Puzz3D_review3.shtm   (471 words)

  
 American Orient Express Train Vacations
Board the restored American Orient Express vintage streamliner for a luxury train vacation on the country's premier train.
The American Orient Express pairs comfort with wilderness, history with modern convenience, and cultural enrichment with interpretation.
An American Orient Express vacation is first class, with exquisite fine dining, deluxe accommodations, and our in-depth cultural enrichment programs.
www.luxurytour.com /deluxerail/americanorientexpress.html   (550 words)

  
 The Orient Express
Inaugurated in 1883 by a French railway company, the Orient Express soon became the stuff legends are made of.
A monument to the hedonistic days of the late 19th and early 20th century, it was the most luxurious long distance rail journey in the history of travel.
Royalty, aristocracy, the rich and the famous traveled regularly on the Orient Express.
www.guidetoturkey.com /aboutturkey/info_tips/orient_express.asp   (203 words)

  
 The Silk Road
For thousands of years the mysteries and secrets of the Ancient Orient have been attracting the worlds attention.
Today, the unique history, culture and religion of this land still enjoy popularity among international tourists, who are eager to catch a glimpse of this magical world of "1001 nights".
Best season for traveling in Central Asia, the culture of the ancient Orient; our traditionally excellent service and comfort will make it an unforgettable experience for you.
www.orientexpress.ru /silk.htm   (187 words)

  
 Orient Express at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The most famous route was that of "Simplon Orient Express" from Paris through Switzerland, Milan, Zagreb to Istanbul.
Before World War II, the Orient Express was a symbol of comfort and luxury.
The action of Agatha Christie's novel Murder on the Orient Express is set on the Simplon Orient Express.
www.wiki.tatet.com /Orient_Express.html   (194 words)

  
 Orient Express, Contemporary Writing from Enlargement Europe
A response to the changing face of Europe, this book-length publication is the only periodical in English specialising in the literatures of the entire E.U. Enlargement region.
This Orient Express, the one you hold in your hands, is in motion too.
And so, for reasons of transparency, that is the language of Orient Express.
www.writersartists.net /oexpress/orientex.htm   (568 words)

  
 Orient Express Trains, Royal Scotsman & Blue Train Booking Agents.
Orient Express Trains, Royal Scotsman and Blue Train Booking Agents.
It is an effortless way to experience Scotland in absolute luxury with just a few fellow train travellers, in an environment where you can give yourself over entirely to the care of the crew.
The Eastern and Oriental Express is one of the world's great train journeys, an experience that is never forgotten.
www.luxury-trains.co.uk   (538 words)

  
 Orient Express
The Georgian House Hotel is the perfect place to stay if you are arriving London prior to taking a trip on the famous Orient Express.
In the 1870's the first sleeping carriages and parlour cars in Britain went into service and for the first time meals were served on board a train.
Orient Express is located in Victoria Railway Station, about 5min walk from Georgian House Hotel.
www.georgianhousehotel.co.uk /Orient_Express.htm   (696 words)

  
 American Orient Express, American Orient Express Train, American Orient Express Tours
The American Orient Express explores the diverse landscapes and cultures of the United States and occasionally ventures into Canada.
The American Orient Express train includes dining cars with regional specialties and gourmet cuisine, lounge cars with live piano entertainment every evening, a dome car offering 360-degree views of the passing landscapes, and private sleeping cars.
American Orient Express specializes in deluxe travel, as American Orient Express tours typically range from $100 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.
www.tourvacationstogo.com /american_orient_express_tours.cfm   (733 words)

  
 Transporteon.com -- Orient Express
It was leaving Paris each day at 10:15 pm.
French cheminots originating from the former Reseau de l'Est insisted on the fact that this was the "real" Orient Express and that the other one was just a fake, that they generally called "Direct Orient".
Of course, the sleeping car and the wangon-restaurant belonging to the Compagnie Internationale de Wagons-Lits were there too.
www.transporteon.com /orient.html   (778 words)

  
 Orient Express - Transport International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
The Orient express is probabily the world's most celebrated train.
Orient Express : Updated My best day out - ever!
Take a trip on the Venice Simplon Orient Express and you will find that this really is the golden age of rail travel.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /transport-international/orient-express   (203 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express: DVD: Albert Finney,Lauren Bacall,Martin Balsam,Ingrid ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Aboard the Orient Express a businessman (played by Widmark) with a mysterious past is murdered in the middle of the night.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is a triumph in every respect, and when you consider it takes it's story from the worlds most read and respected mystery author it's not difficult to see why.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002I832C?v=glance   (2075 words)

  
 The Junior League of the City of New York Winter Ball 2005
Celebrate the 53rd Annual Winter Ball, "The Orient Express," and honor the 2004 Outstanding Volunteers, Outstanding Sustainers and Community Honoree.
"The Orient Express" guests will be transported to a time when travel was luxurious and sophisticated travelers savored every moment exploring new and exciting locales.
Passengers aboard the original Orient Express traveled from London and Paris to exotic destinations in the East.
www.nyjlonline.org /wb2005   (321 words)

  
 Venice Simplon Orient Express   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Traveling in private compartments, passengers are attended by Cabin Stewards throughout the journey, and are assured of attentive yet discreet service.
This is a complimentary service, but not an express one.
For the comfort of fellow passengers the use of mobile phones and pagers should be restricted to the cabin.
www.travelvantage.com /train_oevensim.html   (2156 words)

  
 Uniworld - Trip Overview for Last Great Train Journey
Be one of only 85 guests on a private train - the Nostalgic Istanbul Orient Express - reserved exclusively for Uniworld, as we embark on the epic Last Great Train Journey.
Then board the Orient Express as the rails lead northwest, from the Great Wall, across the golden dunes of the Gobi Desert, through the grasslands of Mongolia to the legendary birthplace of Genghis Khan in Ulan Ude.
The Russian Nostalgic Istanbul Orient Express is the legendary train made famous by Agatha Christie.
www.uniworld.com /trip_overview.asp?Cruise_ID=232   (405 words)

  
 Orient Express Hotel - Discount Hotel Rooms at Orbitz
Orient Express Hotel, located in the historical peninsula in Sirkeci 'the old city center of Istanbul' has taken her name from the famous locomotive which in it time carried Kings, Princes and Statesmen to Istanbul.
Building this historical treasure and giving her this name helps our aim, which is to bring the memory of the Orient Express back to life, to make Sirkeci apart of the memories within the name Orient Express, making it a matter of primary importance.
We believe we will be responsible for upholding the honour of the name.
www.orbitz.com /hotel-info/FRTR/UI-42366.html   (752 words)

  
 Vinings GA: Business
Orient Express is in a wonderful setting and beautifully authentic, and it continues to satisfy the senses in an atmosphere that is as elegant as those found miles away.
The hibachi grill promises to be a big success for Vinings.
"Takeout Chinese is a Vinings tradition, but Orient Express takes that dining tradition to new levels.
www.viningsga.org /business.aspx?businessid=59   (148 words)

  
 Welcome to Orient Express   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Orient Express is an online resource page for
Orient, Orient Star, and Orient Star Royal watches.
The Orient Express discussion forum is now closed.
www.manthanein.com /orient_express   (81 words)

  
 MURDER MYSTERY ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Step aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express and step back into a more gracious, elegant age.
Now completely restored to the opulence that the train was renowned for, once aboard, you can enjoy for your self the outrageous luxury of the 1920's.
Keith and Margo's Murder Mystery Weekend and the Venice Simplon Orient Express bring back the glorious age and experience that Agatha Christie has immortalized.
www.murdermystery.com /orient   (123 words)

  
 POLAR EXPRESS RAIL TOUR SOUTHBOUND - 9 DAYS | Orient Express | Train | Rheingold & Rheinfiel | Norway | Sweden | ...
The "Polar Express” is conducted partly by a very special private train traveling from Stockholm north through Gavle, Boden, Lulea, Kiruna, Riksgransen to Narvik and Bodo in Norway or from the North of Norway back to Stockholm via Lofoten, Narvik, Riksgransen, Kiruna and Lulea.
The Polar Express uses original Orient Express sleeping carriages and special Observation Cars from the Rheingold and Rheinpfiel trains.
Breakfast at the hotel followed by the Express Boat to Narvik.
www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/12605.html   (650 words)

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