Trains and railways Books

This fascinating report from a select committee of the House of Commons explores the benefits and drawbacks of various forms of transportation in the mid-19th century. From the comparative speed and safety of railroads to the challenges of navigation and...

This book contains the Southern Pacific Company's rules and regulations for its employees working in the operating department, including conduct, safety, and various procedures. It provides insight into the workings of this major transportation company...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

"Gauges and measures how railroad labor unions emerged from the World War I experience stronger and more vitally interested in improving their members' lives. Captures how well the railroad unions embarked on a path of reforming retirement systems and...

This book discusses the paradigm shift and benefits that the Mumbai Metro can bring in the public transportation scenario for millions of people in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Mumbai is the financial capital of India and one of the world's most...

Night Trains of Europe 2018 Edition is substantially updated and revised with details of over 160 night trains which regularly traverse the continent.Explore the whole European railway network with the 74 page paperback version of illustrated RailPass...

I have been a serious railfan since the early 1960's and over the last 6 decades I have traveled to a lot of places and had numerous memorable experiences while following my passion for trains. This book is a collection of my railroading memories of...

An amazing piece of Brainerd's proud past For over eighty years, the Northern Pacific Railroad Shops was the largest employer in the Brainerd area. After the Depression, the NP provided steady jobs for Brainerd railroad workers, whose paychecks...

What constitutes a community?Greater Los Angeles has been known for decades for its iconic freeway gridlock, two-car families and high-rise buildings atop massive parking structures.In 1990 the author, a single mother with a daughter at college on the...

Herbert's Metropolitan Handbook, written by Henry Herbert and originally published in 1878, is a comprehensive guidebook for navigating the transportation systems of London during the late 19th century. The book covers railways, tramways, omnibuses,...

Fifty Years Of The London And North Western Railway, And Other Memoranda In The Life Of David Stevenson is a book written by David Stevenson and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive account of Stevenson's experience working for the London...

Get an inside look at the financial state and operations of one of the most prominent railway companies in America during the late 1800s. Valuable historical insight for railway enthusiasts and investors.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This indispensable guide to the Boston and Worcester and Western railroads provides a detailed chart and description of all the towns, villages, and stations that the line passes through. Written by William Guild, a seasoned railroad engineer and...

This official report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the railroad industry in New York in the late 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including railroad construction and maintenance, safety, and financial performance. A...

This fascinating book tells the story of the construction and operation of the Whitby and Pickering Railway, one of the first public railways in England. Author G. W. J. Potter provides a detailed account of the railway's history, from its inception in...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Describing and detailing the boring of major railroad tunnels throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico, this book covers the period from the creation of Virginia's Blue Ridge Tunnel in the 1850s to Copper Canyon's Continental and El Descanso...

Founded in Pennsylvania in 1857, the Bethlehem Steel Corporation grew to become the second largest steel producer in the United States and one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world. It was also a major supplier of components for the nation's...

Mathias Baldwin built his first steam locomotivein 1832, with the assistance of a railroad mechanic named Andrew Vauclain. Five decades later, his son Samuel M. Vauclain joined the Baldwin Locomotive Works Company. Vauclain developed the compound...

In 1873, the first cable railway in the United States began operation in the hilly city of San Francisco. In subsequent years, the Clay Street Railroad was joined by many other operators throughout the U.S.A., including systems in New York, Chicago and...

Originally written in the late 1900's and then periodically revised, A History of the Baldwin Locomotive Works chronicles the origins and growth of one of America's greatest industrial-era corporations. Founded in the early 1830's by Philadelphia jeweler...

In 1903 the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company broke ground on an ambitious project, to create the City of Brotherly Love's first high speed rail system. When it opened on March 4, 1907, the Market Street Subway-Elevated Line was greeted with acclaim...

The Fairmont Motor Car owes its existence to a tired railway section hand named Fred Mahlman Sr. Exhausted by daily trips using a handcar, Mahlman decided there must be a better way. He contacted a local machine shop and inquired about buying a two h.p...

** Please note updated and substantially revised Edition for 2018 is now available for purchase. **Discover and explore the whole European railway network with the 64 page paperback version of illustrated RailPass RailMap Europe Designed...

""History Of The Northern Pacific Railroad"" is a book written by Eugene Virgil Smalley and published in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the construction and development of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which was one of the most...

""Government Ownership Of Railways Considered As The Next Great Step In American Progress"" is a book written by Anthony Van Wagenen and published in 1910. The book explores the idea of the government taking ownership of the railways in America, arguing...

CONTENTSThe Vanderbilt LinesThe Pennsylvania SystemThe Harriman LinesThe Hill LinesThe Fight for PittsburgThe Gould LinesThe Rock Island SystemThe AtchisonThe Chicago, Milwaukee and St. PaulThe Chicago and NorthwesternThe Rebuilding of an American...

Get an inside look at one of Canada's most iconic companies with this informative report. Covering the fiscal year ended on June 30th, 1903, this report offers a comprehensive overview of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's operations, financials, and...

This book is the report of the Chief Engineer of the Pacific and Atlantic Railroad Company, detailing the construction and progress of the railway line across the United States during the late 19th century. It offers insight into the challenges and...