There are some train-routes that became legendary during the past. In former times they were real means of transportation for long-distance travel. Nowadays their main purpose is tourism. In some countries (e.g. Russia) they still are important parts of their transport systems.
... February 11 - Sir Keith Holyoake, New Zealand Prime Minister (1960-1972)
February 20 - Alexei Kosygin[?], Premier of the Soviet Union[?] (+ 1980)
February 25 - ...