Deemed Belmond Grand Hibernian, it is the ultimate luxury on tracks, and this man-made prodigy will depart on its maiden voyage from Heuston Station in Dublin at 14:30 today.
Featuring 10 carriages (each named after an Irish county, Kildare, Wexford, Sligo, Kerry, Down, Waterford, Leitrim, Fermanagh, Donegal and Carlow), 20 en-suite cabins, two dining cars, and an observation car, this locomotive extravaganza will steam across Ireland on a six-night voyage full of sumptuous exuberance.
For those who can afford it, of course, as a trip on the Grand Hibernian does not come cheap. Prices range from €3,160pp for two nights, to €5,420pp for four and €7,722pp for six.
Welcome aboard!