Diana Alexander, Tim Taylor, James Armstrong, Bronwen R. Evans, Asma Khan, Rebecca McDowall, Jeff Nicholls, Graham Powell, Margaret Royall, Stuart Samuel...
Helston is world-famous for its annual Furry Dance, which takes place in early May to welcome the spring. For transport enthusiasts, however, it is equally famous as the location of the most southerly railway station in the UK....Loe edasi...
Praise for a previous title in the series: Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History Interesting, affordable and readable Offers the reader an opportunity to delve further into each minerals historical signif...Loe edasi...
The history of the Great Western Railway’s route to the North through Didcot, Banbury and Birmingham to Birkenhead. A key part of the Great Western Railway’s network was the main line to the North through Birmingham. From London, this route i...Loe edasi...
A wealth of stunning rail images from across the North American continent, coupled with amusing anecdotes and intriguing insights. Since Dave Hewitt’s first road trip to the United States in 2006 he has always tried to return to North America...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 10-Oct-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Great Northern Books Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781914227875)
Excellent photographs of locomotives on the railways in and around the West Midlands during the transitional period when modern traction worked alongside steam engines....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 10-Oct-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Great Northern Books Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781914227868)
Excellent photographs of locomotives on the railways in and around the East Midlands during the transitional period when modern traction worked alongside steam engines....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 09-Oct-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Times Books, ISBN-13: 9780008758615)
This is the story of British Railways. Written by best-selling author Julian Holland, British Railways tells the story of the life and times of this equally much-loved and much-despised national institution from its b...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 07-Oct-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: National Geographic Books, ISBN-13: 9781426223730)
Experience 100 of the most sought-after train rides around the world-- Provided by publisher. Climb aboard the world’s 100 greatest railway adventures with this beautifully curated travel guide from National Geographic.Filled wit...Loe edasi...
From the first steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, Rise of the Railway tells the hidden stories of railway history the inspired engineering, technical ingenuity, and sheer determination that forged the worlds railways. ...Loe edasi...
Devon and Cornwall have long been attractive destinations, not only for holidaymakers, but also for railway enthusiasts, and it was in Devon, during a family holiday in 1959 that the author’s passion for railways began.Peter started photographing rai...Loe edasi...
In the 19th Century there was a widespread feeling in seaside resorts with cliffs that visitor numbers would be increased if there was an easy way of reaching, and more importantly, returning from the beach, avoiding flights of stairs or long zig-zag...Loe edasi...
Formerly known as the North and West Route, the Welsh Marches Line runs for 95 miles from Newport to Shrewsbury. It is a vital rail passenger link between Wales, Northern England (to Manchester via Crewe) and the Midlands. It also connects North Wal...Loe edasi...
The Swanage Railway (Heritage Guide) marks the debut of a new series of guidebooks with a unique twist. Created by railway and industrial historian Dr Richard Marks, this guide introduces a fresh approach and style to travel literature. It serves a...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Sep-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Island Press, ISBN-13: 9781642833652)
In the nineteenth century, Manhattan’s streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath...Loe edasi...
Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine… E. M. Forster The world’s first public railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway, opened in th...Loe edasi...
