Railways

On the Rails: Two Centuries of Railways

Author: Anthony Burton

ISBN: 1854109812 (HB)

Publisher: Aurum Press (04/2004)

List Price: £20.00
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Examines two centuries of the railway history from the world's first locomotive, the 'Penydarren Engine', to the development of high speed, luxury trains such as the 2003 mag-lev train in Shanghai. Contains detailed photographs and illustrations of train models and railway architecture.

Yesterday's Railways

Author: Peter Herring

ISBN: 0715313878 (HB)

Publisher: David and Charles (10/2002)

List Price: £25.00
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This work revisits the golden age of steam locomotives. A thorough and gripping account of their development between 1900 and 1968 in Britain. At this time the steam engine was the main mode of transport and the conveyance of goods. Over 300 colour illustrations.

Railway Modelling

Author: Norman Simmons

ISBN: 1852605960 (HB)

Publisher: Patrick Stephens (11/1998)

List Price: £19.99
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A new and freshly updated edition of the bible of railway modelling. A comprehensive and fully illustrated reference guide.

USA By Rail

Author: John Pitt

ISBN: 1841620696 (PB)

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guide (05/2003)

List Price: £12.95
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An essential travelling companion. Contains current information about timetables, rail passes and the history of 37 long distance routes in the USA and Canada.

Pains On Trains

Author: Andrew Holmes

ISBN: 1841125644 (PB)

Publisher: John Wiley (09/2003)

List Price: £7.99
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A laugh-out loud satire about the trials and tribulations that frustrate all modern day commuters.

Railways and the Formation of the Italian State in the Nineteenth Century

Author: Albert Schram

ISBN: 0521571596 (HB)

Publisher: Cambridge University Press (10/1997)

List Price: £45.00
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The cultural and political impact of the railway during the process of unification in Italy.

Classic Steam Trains

Author: Colin Garrett

ISBN: 0754811778 (HB)

Publisher: Lorenz Books (02/2003)

List Price: £7.99
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Replete with awe-inspiring photographs of steam engines throughout their 200-year history. Includes model descriptions, technical information and history.

In The Tracks Of The Last Steam Trains

Author: Cyril le Tourneur

ISBN: 1844300277 (HB)

Publisher: Hachette Illustrated (10/2003)

List Price: £16.99
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This portfolio of photographs documents a journey across the globe in search of the world's last remaining steam engines.

Fred Dibnah's Age Of Steam

Author: Fred Dibnah

ISBN: 0563487437 (HB)

Publisher: BBC Books (07/2003)

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Britain's favourite steeplejack uncovers the origins of steam technology and honours those figures central to its development.

Great Railway Bazaar

Author: Paul Theroux

ISBN: 014024980X (PB)

Publisher: Penguin Group (06/1996)

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Theroux set out to board every train from London Victoria to Tokyo Central. Here, he recounts his adventures, the places and people he encountered. A fascinating and highly entertaining read.

Ocean Railway

Author: Stephen Fox

ISBN: 0006532160 (PB)

Publisher: Harper Perennial (09/2004)

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Based on material from the archives, Fox examines the tragedies that marked the evolution of the steamship and the societies on board these 'floating cities'.

Hornby: Full History Of Model Railway

Author: Ian Harrison

ISBN: 000715173X (HB)

Publisher: Harper Collins (11/2002)

List Price: £20.00
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This unique book looks at the history of the model railway. Contains colour illustrations and material from interviews with famous enthusiasts such as Eric Clapton.

Britains Historic Railway Buildings

Author: Gordon Biddle

ISBN: 0198662475 (HB)

Publisher: Oxford University Press (05/2003)

List Price: £60.00
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A thorough examination of the architectural legacy of the railway throughout Britain. Over 900 illustrations.

World's Great Railway Journeys

Author: Tom Savio

ISBN: 185974883X (HB)

Publisher: New Holland (10/2001)

List Price: £29.99
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With over 200 colour illustrations, this spellbinding book captures the beauty or mind blowing scale of 25 of the world's greatest railway journeys.

Adventurous Model Railway Plans

Author: Alan Postlethwaite

ISBN: 1852606134 (HB)

Publisher: Haynes Publishing (04/2003)

List Price: £15.99
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With the help of the 30 computer generated plans enthusiasts will be able to create more advanced and exciting railway models.