Full train length400 m
1.1Cruise ship lengths
3,509Popsicle lengths
1 millionthsEarth-to-Moon distances
Full consist with all carriages
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Orient Express
The legendary luxury train from Paris to Istanbul/Trains & Rail
The Orient Express began service in 1883 and quickly became the world's most famous train, immortalized by Agatha Christie and countless films. At its peak, the full consist stretched nearly 400 meters and carried passengers in unparalleled luxury across Europe. The dining car alone served meals on fine china with real silverware, making modern airline food look even sadder by comparison.
Measurements
Total mass600,000 kg
745 millionthsGolden Gate Bridge masses
133Ambulances
Locomotive plus all carriages
Cruising speed40 m/s
133Conveyor belts
1.29Cheetahs
About 144 km/h
Carriage width3.1 m
5.6 tenthsGiraffes
4.2 tenthsExtension ladders
Carriage height4.3 m
7.6 hundredthsLeaning Towers of Pisa
123Banana widths
4.7Door widths
Paris-Istanbul journey200,000 s
1,111Commercial breaks
2.31Mayfly lifespans
200 millionCamera flash durations
About 56 hours historically