An absorbing description of 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand.
This popular title includes photographs of scenic railroad lines from across the United States. See freight trains, coal trains, passenger trains, and retired-trains-turned-tourist-trains as they power through cities, over mountain passes, and across bridges spanning spectacular canyons. Get on the right track with this Railroads calendar.
Urban rail systems carry hundreds of millions of people for work and leisure every year. A tiny fraction of these passengers are competitors, who seek the fastest time for riding to every station. Most popular on the London Underground, this is often known as the Tube Challenge, recognised as a Guinness World Record since 1960. Spending any ......
Book extensively covers the history of armored trains used by the Polish army from the end of the Soviet war to the conclusion of the 1939 campaign. It delves into the history, organization, and equipment of each individual composition in great detail. Adam Jonca, an undisputed expert on the subject, considers this book, Polish Armored Trains ......
Before the West Coast Route electrification was completed in 1966, the electric locomotive was quite a rare beast on Britains railways, with the exception of the Manchester to Sheffield service that had been electrified from 1954. There were plenty of EMUs running on suburban systems around large cities and in the south of England, but ......
The golden age of steam travel is captured perfectly in the Steam Railway calendar for 2024. Timeless photographs of steam trains feature throughout, as well as spacious date grids for your all important appointments. This calendar is free of plastic packaging.
The Locomotives of Robert Riddles guides the reader in the quest to understand how Robert Riddles career on the LMS and in war service shaped his knowledge and character and led to him becoming the obvious choice for leading the locomotive engineering function within the newly-formed Railway Executive. The book outlines the substantial impact ......
The Railroad Photography of Phil Hastings explores the life and influential work of Dr. Philip R. "Phil" Hastings (1923-1987). Along with his contemporaries, Hastings changed the way we look at the North American railroad. Influenced by the photojournalistic movement that developed during their childhoods, these visionaries expanded ......
This Steam Trains Calendar for 2024 features a collection of some incredible steam engines travelling through the countryside in all their magnificent glory!
Legendary steam railway locomotives such as Flying Scotsman, Mallard, Stephensons Rocket and City of Truro have been household names for generations and are now owned by the public.
In the early twentieth century, an epic battle was waged across America between the interurban railway and the automobile, two technologies that arose at roughly the same time in the late 1890s. Nowhere was this conflict more evident than in the Midwest, and specifically Indiana, where cities of industry such as Indianapolis, Gary, and Terre ......
First published to critical acclaim in 2006, enlarged and revised editions of the London Rail Atlas followed, the most recent being in 2018. This latest fully revised sixth edition reflects the dynamic and evolving railway network in the capital and will include additions such as the Elizabeth Line finally due to open in 2022 after many delays, ......
From their early beginnings until today, railways have been an important part of the industrial and commercial fabric of this country with lines running to all major towns and cities providing necessary connections for both freight and passengers.
Fascinating little-known facts about the London Underground, new in paperback. With 980 million passengers a year, more than 250 miles of track, literally hundreds of different stations and a history stretching back nearly 150 years, the worlds oldest underground railway might seem familiar, but actually, how well do you know it? Do you know, ......
This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track.
Packed with stunning photography, Train catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and ......
A visual history of Krupps terrifying long-range artillery piece. Anzio Annie, Anzio Express, "Leopold"; known by many names, the German 8 cm Kanone 5 Eisenbahngeschutz (railway gun), commonly abbreviated K5(E), was the most successful and widely used of Germanys railway gun designs. Twenty-four of the weapons, capably of shelling England from ......
The abc Rail Guide has established itself as the comprehensive, detailed accurate and reliable guide to the railway networks of the United Kingdom. The new 2023 edition of this best-selling annual publication has been thoroughly revised and updated and reverts to its usual release date in April. The book provides the full fleet lists of the ......
The autobiography of a train driver, who grew up living beside a railway line in Tasmania, spent his early days ferreting for rabbits, became a Station Porter on the railways, eventually becoming a shunter before learning to drive trains and eventually becoming the senior trainer of new drivers.
With upgraded trains and technology, well-thought- out experiences, and growing eco-consciousness, train travel is likely about to have a renaissance. Travel by Train offers those who are ready-to-go, 40 unique itineraries across five continents. Bonuses include insightful tips and practical advice for first-time train travellers. For those in ......
When originally published in 1975, (here re-issuing the 3rd edition of 1985), this was the only genuinely introductory textbook to the subject of transportation planning. The introductory chapter places the issue of transport in its broader societal context, relating it to demographic, socio-economic, political and environmental considerations. ......
Originally published in 1995 this book provides an authoritative and stimulating account of the issues and problems facing transport planners in the 21st century. The contributors - leading authorities from North America and Europe - put forward a wide range of points from which future technical developments and transport will be approached. ......
Explore the past, present, and future of rail travel through 30 years of one artists work.
Once a common part of the American landscape, trains are increasingly fading from public view. Though photographs can accurately convey the details of "what, where, and when," sometimes paintings can better ......
Modern Railways Review 2023 captures a snapshot of the industry, with detailed coverage of policy, finance, rolling stock, infrastructure and signalling. The expert editorial team assesses the prospects for the forthcoming year on the railway, describing its key challenges and opportunities.
It is over fifty years since the main line steam revival began in October 1971 with the return to steam by 6000 King George V, thanks to the efforts of Peter Prior and the help from the British Railways Board. This is not the whole story, in that the preservation movement was developing and beginning to mature, as more preserved railways opened ......
This book follows the history of the Class 50s and their service on the UKs railways. During the mid-1960s, BR was looking to introduce a high-powered diesel loco to improve services on the West Coast Main Line. Although the new Class 47s would have perhaps been the first choice, these were already proving unreliable and suffered regular engine ......
With images and vivid recollections, we journey away from the main line to valleys, quarries and factories. Industries as diverse as slate, iron, paper, glass, food and tourism relied on dozens of small railways to keep people and goods moving. At quarries, factories and picturesque rural stations, Brian and Ian Reading explore scenes, many of ......
The definitive visual history of the train and the railways - in its second edition This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track. Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such ......
Respected railway photographer Jim Powe has released his exclusive and unique collection of Australian railways from the 1940s to today. Over 400 pages and many colour photographs show the glory and drama of Australian rail travel. Many photographs have never been seen before. Organised into states, each section includes an ......
Since the dawn of the railways, away from the glamour of the main line express, thousands of miles of industrial railway moved raw materials and finished products. From sewage works to sugar factories, all manner of industries were served. These sometimes employed dozens of locomotives, or in other cases simply a horse or a petrol tractor. The ......
In this fast-changing modern world, nothing stays the way it is for long and this particularly applies to model railways which rely so completely on basic low voltage electronics. This is often the aspect of the hobby that is most daunting and off-putting both for experienced modellers and those new to the pursuit. One of the best guides to ......
The real secret to traveling around Japan on a budget is the Japan Rail Pass. This comprehensive guide is designed to be used in conjunction with a rail pass to get the most out of your trip to Japan. The book includes recommended rail routes - with maps - plus where to stay (all budgets), where to eat, and what to see in 30 top tourist towns.
The first cranes mounted on railway wheels were hand-operated, but by the mid-nineteenth century several builders had fitted steam engines and boilers to enhance lifting capabilities, though initially these machines were not self-propelled, but merely portable. By the 1860s self-propelled cranes were offered and gradually designs were developed ......
The name Andre Chapelon will be known to everyone with an interest in the development of the steam locomotive. Put simply he was a genius, head and shoulders above all others in the field of steam locomotive design. This is not to belittle the skills and capabilities of men like Churchward, Stanier, Gresley and Bulleid. Indeed ......
The World’s Great Rail Journeys describes over 50 of the world’s most exciting, unusual and exotic railway journeys, including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia, updated to include photographs of new trains travelling on the same spectacular routes.
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