Hi Racala - I'm a travel agent and can see/book in my system the Qantas flights direct Sydney/Vancouver in Aug 2024.  Maybe check with your travel agent?? 

I've done the Eastern Orient Express and loved it - I think first next would be the Venice-Simplon Orient Express where it all began.  :-)  

What a fabulous article Chris - thank you!   So many wonderful train trips to put on my bucket list!