In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian & photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains & locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains & locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, & Asia.  Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe & North America, locomotives & trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam & electric-diesel machines designed & built by the likes of Baldwin & General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight & commuter trains in Europe & Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, & most technologically advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, & Asia. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780760389331 •†Author:   Brian Solomon ... ...

Anthology of short excerpts from the writings of more than 50 famous literary & historical figures on the subject of railways & rail journeys around the world
- Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, William Dalrymple, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame among many others.
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When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis & their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go & live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, & make friends with Perks the Porter & the Station Master himself. ...

When their father is accused of being a spy, Roberta, Peter & Phyllis are forced to move to a house in the country with their mother. Though they miss their father, they come to love their new home & have many exciting adventures. Then, with the help of an Old Gentleman, they prove their father's innocence & the family is reunited at last. ...

Premier quality jigsaw puzzle, designed & made in the UK. Railway Children
- The Brampton Collection. Part of the BIG 500 range.
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Over 100 independent railway companies were brought under government control during the First World War. On 1 January 1923 the ' Big Four' companies were formed to usher in a period of railway excellence that was to last until nationalisation in 1948. This map shows the area & routes of each when they were formed. ...

POLAND Tony Francis travels to Pol&, where railway fanatics have the chance to drive steam trains on the country s mainline. He joins a group from Staffordshire whose idea of the perfect holiday is to do just that, taking blissfully unaware Polish commuters to work. CHINA Tony Francis continues his exploration of the railways as he travels to China with a group of train enthusiasts to witness the last run of mainline steam engines in the world, but the emotion of the occasion proves too much for some. SKEGNESS Tony Francis explores the railways of the Midlands, beginning his journey in Lincolnshire with a trip to the coastal resort of Skegness, before meeting a train-loving couple who live in a station. THE HEART OF WALES Tony Francis continues his journey on the railways of the Midlands, meeting a restaurateur with an unusual batch of passengers, & enjoying the sounds of an on-board jazz band on the Heart of Wales line. THE MIDLANDS Tony Francis continues his exploration of life on the railways of the Midlands, learning about the work of rural gatekeepers who man the mainline barriers 24 hours a day & meeting a couple who chose to spend their wedding reception on-board a steam train to Stratford-upon-Avon. EAST COAST MAINLINE Tony Francis continues his exploration of the railways of the Midlands, jumping aboard the East Coast Mainline to experience silver service at speed, & learning how fresh Worcestershire asparagus was once transported across the UK by rail. ...

Details: A young captain in the Royal Norfolk Regiment, Reggie Burton was wounded in the closing stages of the disastrous
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Features the poetry of railways. This work
Includes:: Whitsun Weddings, Night Mail, Distant View of a Provincial Town,
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Yorkshire 1855. When Colonel Aubrey Tarleton walks into the path of a speeding train, he is crushed to death on the track. The famous Railway Detective, Inspector Robert Colbeck, is immediately put on the case to determine why such a well-respected man would have resorted to suicide. Tarleton's wife had recently gone missing, but was the colonel responsible for her disappearance? It's up to Colbeck & his trusty sergeant Victor Leeming to uncover the truth. ...