These real-life ‘Polar Express’ trains bring festive magic to your journey

Chug along the line, Polar Express-style, this winter - (Belmond)

As we tear through the December doors of Advent calendars, the usual package of festivities – markets, pantomimes and a spin around the local ice rink – may already be ticked off your winter wishlist.

But, there’s still time to go full steam ahead on a Christmas train ride with a lot more magic than your daily commute.