Urban rail systems carry hundreds of millions of people for work and leisure every year. A tiny fraction of these passen......more
With its rugged landscapes and islands, getting around in Scotland isn’t always easy - with public transport often provi......more
The Great Central Railway is the only double track preserved steam railway in the world and its main focus is on the hug......more
Michigan Railway Company: The Northern and Southern Divisions, the first comprehensive history of the Michigan United Ra......more
Railway engineer and transport policy specialist Gareth Dennis shows why the railways are key to the fight for a better ......more
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The first international history of railroads and railroad infrastructure told through stunningly reproduced maps. Since ......more
An epic journey from New Zealand to Spain, celebrating the enduring romance of travel by train. The journey of The Antip......more
Stephen R. Bown continues to revitalize Canadian history with this thrilling--and bestselling--account of the engineerin......more
Praise for a previous title in the series: Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History "Interesting, affordable an......more
This book focuses on steam on the Cotswolds and South Midlands regions of England. Written by author and rail enthusiast......more
Embark on a captivating historical tour of 75 of London’s Underground stations through the lens of Mark Deakin, creator ......more
From the early 1800s and for nearly 170 years, steam locomotives were built in Great Britain and Ireland, by a variety o......more
The spectacular railway imagery created by some of the UK’s leading railway photographers is showcased in this third vol......more
Legendary steam railway locomotives such as Flying Scotsman, Mallard, Stephenson’s Rocket and City of Truro have been ho......more
The final volume of Albert J. Churella’s landmark series, The Pennsylvania Railroad, concludes the story of the iconic t......more
Roger Rounce presents a round-the-UK tour of diesel and electric locomotives from Devon and Cornwall right the way up to......more
The infamous ’Beeching Axe’ swept away virtually every Scottish branch line in the 1960s. Conventional wisdom viewed the......more
Among hobbyists, perhaps no name is more revered than Lionel. And by combining old traditions with the latest technologi......more
These twelve classic black and white photographs from 1905 through 1938 picture the sunset of the locomotive steam age a......more
Founded in 1846, the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) began with a route from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh and expanded exponenti......more
From the Durango & Silverton to the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the Colorado Narrow Gauge Railroads are the stuff of legend.......more
All aboard for a calendar that celebrates the ingenuity and history of America’s railways. Stay organized in the upcomin......more
This is the story of the first transcontinental railroad; the greatest, most daring engineering effort the country had y......more
The Railways of Northern England in the 1960s covers the area from Crewe and Doncaster up to the Scottish border. Specif......more
GWR, LMS, LNER and SR: these initials arouse memories of the Cornish Riviera Express, the streamlined Coronation Scot, t......more
Tyseley depot is unique, having had active steam locomotives based at the depot since 1908. Those managing the steam dep......more
John Armstrong takes us on a railway journey from Kingsbridge Station in Dublin to Waterford and beyond, using Edwardian......more
After the financial failure of the Stanhope & Tyne Railroad Company in 1841, a new company was set up to operate the coa......more
Ride the rails of six wonders of engineering while reading the STEM-focused Amazing Railroads. Each chapter presents eas......more
"6 Railways That Will Amaze You highlights some of the most fascinating railways on the planet. Young readers will learn......more
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This book covers the Vale of Neath line, the eastern portion of which was originally the Taff Vale Extension line, opene......more
Traveling through Time While Montana’s roadside historical markers give motorists an introduction to the state’s colorfu......more
In 1956 it was decided to reduce and ultimately abandon the entire tram system. Initially, with a few exceptions such as......more
Steaming Over the North Yorkshire Moors is the story of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a pinnacle of the rail preser......more
The 1960s saw the last hurrah of steam on the railways - the final period of steam-powered locomotives dominating the ma......more
Lifelong streetcar enthusiast Kenneth C. Springirth asks you, the reader, to join him on a thrilling ride to the greates......more
Empire Builders tells the story of Oris P. and Mantis J. Sweringen, two brothers from Wooster, Ohio, in the late ninetee......more
Cyrus K. Holliday envisioned a railroad that would run from Kansas to the Pacific, increasing the commerce and prosperit......more
In the year 1956 the Aberdeen tramway system was down to two routes, the Bridges route between Dee and Don and Beach/Cas......more
From their early beginnings until today, railways have been an important part of the industrial and commercial fabric of......more
The final year of tramway operation in Edinburgh had arrived, 1956, but there were still a significant number of routes ......more
The Fairbourne Railway has run from Fairbourne village to Penrhyn Point since 1895. In this volume we take a journey dow......more
It is now 58 years since the line closed and the enormous achievements by the railway’s staff and volunteers, from those......more
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A softback album showcasing the world famous "main line in miniature", by well known writer and photographer Jonathan Ja......more
In 1970, British Railways Board established a new subsidiary company to take over the design, manufacture and maintenanc......more
The Ypres sector of the Western Front was held predominantly by the British and Dominions Armies from 1914 to 1918. The ......more
"Explore 81 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.......more
In a rapidly changing world, with increasing competition in all sectors of transportation, railways are currently restru......more
This volume explores the relationship between cities and railways over three centuries. Despite their nearly 200-year ex......more
The epic story of the engineers and rail workers who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with......more
Sharon E. Karr uses rare vintage images from a variety of local sources to celebrate the rich history of Sisters, Oregon......more
A comprehensive, illustrated history that shows Alabama’s important role in the development of the nation’s railroad sys......more
Canton Traction Maintenance Depot was rebuilt and opened on 18 September 1964 as a heavy maintenance and servicing facil......more
The ubiquitous Class 66 locomotive first emerged onto the British freight scene in 1998, with many people getting their ......more
Enthusiasm for Britain’s railways has never been more popular and though it is associated by many with an older generati......more
Over the years the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has amassed a magnificent collection of locomotives, carriages, freight w......more
The Hocking Valley Railway, complete with 150 photographs and illustrations, documents a historic transformation in midw......more
The railways changed the world. They initiated a revolution in communications which continues to this day, ever more pro......more
The Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Light Railway, was one of the lines managed and operated by Colonel Holman Fred Stephen......more
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A glorious celebration of modern railway architecture in the 20th century and beyond, travelling all over the world. Man......more
The popular image of railway travel during the Second World War is that of a sparse service of dirty and grossly overcro......more