Less than 50 years ago, trains were routinely hauled by majestic steam-powered locomotives. These magnificent machines still exercise a powerful hold on our imagination, conjuring up the romance of oldfashioned rail travel & the excitement of human ingenuity pitted against the challenges of narrow passes, tight bends & fearsome gradients. Although the heyday of steam has passed, it is still possible to travel on preserved lines, heritage railways & industrial lines where steam traction is still in use. Many of these journeys have been made possible by the dedicated efforts of steam enthusiasts, who have struggled to acquire, keep open & refurbish routes that railway companies had earmarked for closure. This book profiles 26 of these remarkable journeys, ranging from the popular Ffestiniog Railway in northern Wales to the Changa Manga Forest Railway of Pakistan. Each chapter sketches the story behind the journey & details the locomotives that are in use, illustrated throughout with spectacular photography. ...

Less than 50 years ago, trains were routinely hauled by majestic steam-powered locomotives. These magnificent machines still exercise a powerful hold on our imagination, conjuring up the romance of old-fashioned rail travel & the excitement of human ingenuity pitted against the challenges of narrow passes, tight bends & fearsome gradients. Although the heyday of steam has passed, it is still possible to travel on preserved lines, heritage railways & industrial lines where steam traction is still in use. Many of these journeys have been made possible by the dedicated efforts of steam enthusiasts, who have struggled to acquire, keep open & refurbish routes that railway companies had earmarked for closure. This book profiles 26 of these remarkable journeys, ranging from the popular Ffestiniog Railway in northern Wales to the Changa Manga Forest Railway of Pakistan. Each chapter sketches the story behind the journey & details the locomotives that are in use, illustrated throughout with spectacular photography. It covers the Americas: Alberta Prairie Steam Tours (Canada) by Anthony Lambert; Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Railway (Canada) by Pierre Home-Douglas; Cass Scenic Railroad (United States) by Steve Barry; Grand Canyon Railway (United States) by Steve Barry; Steamtown National Historic Site (United States) by Steve Barry; Mount Washington Cog Railway (United States) by Steve Barry; Guayaquil & Quito Railway (Ecuador) by John Parker; &, The Old Patagonian Express (Argentina) by Carl G. Perelman. It
Includes:: Europe: Ffestiniog Railway (United Kingdom) by Anthony Lambert; North Yorkshire Moors Railway (United Kingdom) by Anthony Lambert; Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (United Kingdom) by Anthony Lambert; Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme (France) by Peter Lemmey; Le Train des Pignes (France) by Peter Lemmey; Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke (Switzerland) by Anthony Lambert; Bad Doberan-Kuhlungsborn West (Germany) by Anthony Lambert; Rugensche Kleinbahn (Germany) by Anthony Lambert; Wolsztyn to Poznan (Poland) by Ailsa Camm; Ostra Sodermanlands Jarnvag (Sweden) by Michael Whitehouse; &, The Setesdalbanen (Norway) by Colin Boocock. It also covers: Africa: Railway Revival in the Horn of Africa (Eritrea) by Nick Lera, The Banana Express (South Africa) by Paul Ash, &, Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe (South Africa) by Paul Ash; Asia
- The Hedjaz Railway (Syria/ Jordan) by Anthony Lambert, & Changa Manga Forest Railway (Pakistan) by Peter Lemmey; &, Australia
- The Great Zig Zag Railway Susan Storm, The Pichi Richi Railway by Philip Game.


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Written by a renowned Pacific Northwest outdoors expert, Top Trails: Olympic National Park features the best of the best trails the park has to offer. This guide showcases only the most spectacular scenery & wildlife in a wide selection of routes from all over the peninsula. It

Includes:: full descriptions of brand new Mt. Muller Loop & Murhut Falls trails, as well as some truly outstanding but often overlooked hikes, including a range of options from short & easy nature trails to extremely demanding day-hikes to a few of the absolute not-to-be-missed options for overnight travelers. In keeping with the tradition of the Top Trails series, Doug Lorain`s new guide will maximize readers` time & enjoyment of Olympic National Park.

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Top Treks of the World is a beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to the best long walks in the world. It uses wonderful mountain & wilderness photography to cover 29 of the best treks in the world, each piece written by an expert on the route. A trek is a walk that takes people away from civilization into a place they could not reach if not on foot, & which requires them to rely on other skills than the mere perambulatory. With this book, a reader can walk the routes in spirit, & there's enough practical information to allow the planning of a trip when a place takes a hold on the imagination. It features Asia (Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Tibet & Turkey), Australasia, North & South America (from the Appalachian Trail to Patagonia), Europe (from the Alps to Corsica), & Africa (from Morocco to Namibia). ...

Harry, Ron & Hermione return to Hogwarts for their third year to learn that a dangerous criminal has escaped from Azkaban prison & he is in search of Harry! With vengeance in the air, Harry remains under the watchful eye of many, but still manages to sneak out of the castle to Hogsmeade village. This Top Trumps pack captures the magic of this resplendent movie with cards featuring characters such as the batty Professor Trelawney & the bumbling Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge. But which character wins in a battle of courage or temper? Play Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban Top Trumps to find out! It`s one even Muggles will enjoy! ...

Join Harry, Ron & Hermione in their fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry as they face their toughest teacher yet, the loathsome Professor Umbridge. This year, the trio also learn all about the defence league set up to battle Voldemort, the powerful Order of The Phoenix. But who really is the most courageous? Who is more cunning – Bellatrix Lestrange or Lucius Malfoy? Play Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix Top Trumps to find out! Featuring all your favourite characters & unfortunately, even the Death Eaters, it`s a game even Muggles will enjoy! ...

Join Harry, Ron & Hermione in their fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry as they face their toughest teacher yet, the loathsome Professor Umbridge. This year, the trio also learn all about the defence league set up to battle Voldemort, the powerful Order of The Phoenix. But who really is the most courageous? Who is more cunning – Bellatrix Lestrange or Lucius Malfoy? Play Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix Top Trumps to find out! Featuring all your favourite characters & unfortunately, even the Death Eaters, it`s a game even Muggles will enjoy! ...

Top Wainwright contains 100x 62mm plastic coated trumps cards featuring 34 Lake District mountains selected for the affection & coverage afforded them in the books of Alfred Wainwright. The pack allows for 2 or 3 players to play easily. The cards arrive wrapped in cellophane in a laminated tuck box for added protection. Full instructions are included. Each card features a photograph of a Lakeland Fell & six key facts/criteria about that hill & a potential route to climb it. The card reverses feature local maps so you can check the location of the fell should you wish to. ...

Top Wainwright contains 100x 62mm plastic coated trumps cards featuring 34 Lake District mountains selected for the affection & coverage afforded them in the books of Alfred Wainwright. The pack allows for 2 or 3 players to play easily. The cards arrive wrapped in cellophane in a laminated tuck box for added protection. Full instructions are included. Each card features a photograph of a Lakeland Fell & six key facts/criteria about that hill & a potential route to climb it. The card reverses feature local maps so you can check the location of the fell should you wish to. ...

Top Welsh contains 100x 62mm plastic coated trumps cards featuring 33 Welsh mountains selected mostly by height but with an eye on geographical distribution & popularity. The pack allows for 2 or 3 players to play easily. The cards arrive wrapped in cellophane in a laminated tuck box for added protection. Full instructions are included. Each card features a photograph of a Welsh mountain & six key facts/criteria about that hill & a potential route to climb it. The card reverses feature range maps so you can check the location of the summit within its range should you wish to. ...