The first of the English Electric Type 1 design, what we now know as the Class 20s, appeared in June 1957. With their distinctive 'chopper' engine sound, these single-cabbed locomotives soon gained a
The second millennium saw the spread and consolidation of Christianity in Britain. One means by which the Normans tightened their grip on Britain after 1066 was by the construction of magnificent cath
‘Like so many other boys of my generation, I wanted to be an engine driver; my dreams, however, were dashed in 1956 when I went for a medical at Derby. So much depended upon having perfect eyesight ..
The two volumes covering Rails Across Europe are divided into one covering the North and West of the continent, the other dealing with the South and East.The photos were taken by David Cable, well-reg
The Brighton Atlantic locomotives were some of the most handsome machines ever constructed at Brighton Works. They were signed by the D. Earl Marsh, Locomotive Superintendent of the London Brighton an
From the first locomotive built in 1804 to the high-speed bullet train, The Big Book of Trains is the perfect book for kids who love trains.Packed with amazing facts and photographs of trains around t
Tasmania’s railway preservation scene is fascinating in its diveristy, from the wilderness of the West Coast to the museums of Hobart, a visit to this island state has much to offer the rail enthusias
The story of the Great Western of Brazil Railway, tracing the line’s history from the conception of its constituent parts, through its financially turbulent period of private operation, to the seeming
In the early 1980s, photographer Alan Whitehouse had privileged access to the night-time operations of British Rail. Using his photographic archive, he has compiled this unique chronological account o
This first history of the little known Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Co. has been extensively researched and includes 80+ images, most previously unpublished. Now jointly owned by Irish
The two volumes covering Rails Across Europe are divided into one, covering the North and West of the continent, the other dealing with the South and East.The photos were taken by David Cable, a well-
Train Doctor is the story of Roger Senior's career in the railway industry, from 1968 when the author joined British Railways, until his retirement from Great North Eastern Railway.The book takes you
Before the Industrial Revolution, everyone lived within short walking distance of their workplace. However, all of this has now changed and many people commute large distances to work, often taking ar
Presents general information about trains, railroads, and train stations, looking at their history, how they work, and interesting individual examples.
High-speed Rail is a technological transportation advance that has raised the interest of policy makers and researchers worldwide. The study of High-speed Rail is a recent phenomenon but has received
