Glimpsing into a bygone era of elegance and adventure, this photograph captures the timeless allure of an old Orient Express engine and evokes the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The engine now stands proudly at Rouf in Athens and functions as a theatre and restaurant.

Through this image, history and locomotion converge, inviting us to imagine the stories and experiences that unfolded within the luxurious compartments it once pulled along the tracks.