See the streamlined trains of the 1930s in all of their sleek glory.In the 1930s, streamlined styling was applied to everything from kitchen appliances to farm tractors as it captured the American ima
For over 150 years Britain's railways have relied on a system of semaphore signalling, but by 2020, all semaphore signals and lineside signal boxes will be gone.A Contemporary Perspective on GWR Signa
Most people are under a misapprehension: the Rocket was not the first steam engine. Quite a few were built before it, but Stephenson’s engine was the first successful steam locomotive. Colin Mag
The early history of the American railroad by the man the New York Times calls “one of the best-known civil engineers in America.”The American Railway provides an exciting look at the railroad industr
Perfect for train enthusiasts, this miscellany is full of interesting facts and anecdotes about the history of railways across the worldCherished, admired, and frequently used as an excuse for latenes
Experience the race of rails to link the country—and meet the men behind this incredible feat—in a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad, brought to life with archival pho
Follow Rails to the Atlantic through eastern Canada’s railway heritage. Visit preserved railway stations in various states of use, or take in the architecture of the grand era of station building in Q
Delves deep into the underbelly of the NYC subway system to reveal the tunnels and stations that might have been.Robert A. Van Wyck, mayor of the greater city of New York, broke ground for the first s
"This new oversize, full color book is the 'Diesel Spotter's Guide' on steroids. ... After you get Locomotives,you'll WANT to go out and see what's new!"--Railfan and Railroad &q
It's usually said that it was "all started by a mouse" but did you know that iconic mouse was invented while on a train ride? Since its inception, The Walt Disney Company has often r
In the winter of 1942–3, photographer Jack Delano was assigned by the Office of War Information (successor of the Farm Security Administration) to tell the story of the American railroad system and it
