Trains and railways Books

The Long Island Railroad is the busiest commuter railroad in the United States, and the oldest railroad still operating under its original name. The railroad operates seven days a week with service and branches from Manhattan in New York City to Montauk...

This is the story of one of the more fabled occupations in America - the railroad conductor.This book traces the origin of the railroad and the occupation as well as the conductor as a subject of folklore and the media. Additionally, the pathways to a...

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Petrol prices are higher currently than they have ever been. People are spending twice as much a gallon in many places as they did two years ago. Information that prices will only rise more is making the rounds in the news and online. Many customers are...

Throughout the world, the rail industry historically has been one of the mostextensively regulated of all industrial sectors. In the past three decadeshowever, policymakers and economists have become increasingly critical oftraditional regulation of the...

Carrying commuters, day-trippers and holidaymakers, more than twenty steamers once served more than fifty piers on Scotland's River Clyde. This meticulously recorded Day Book provides an accurate account of the daily highs and lows at the height of the...

Roderick Craig Low takes us on a nostalgic and often amusing ramble through his memories of travel at a time when moving from one place to another was largely undertaken using public transport.He introduces us to a world of bashful newlyweds,...

This story begins with James Watt the inventor which voluntarily created a separate condenser for steam engines. However it had been Richard Trevithick of England who was solely responsible for producing high-pressure steam through a smokestack. The...

Title: History of the Northern Pacific Railroad.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150...

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the revolution of the...

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the revolution of the...

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the...

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the revolution of the...

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the...

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the revolution of the...

Mexican Central Railway Co.'s Annual Report provides a detailed look at the company's operations, finances, and performance. This report includes financial statements, traffic statistics, and an overview of the railway's activities throughout the year...

Originally published in 1899, this classic work provides comprehensive guidance on the diagnosis and repair of locomotive engines. Drawing on the author's extensive experience in the field, this book offers practical advice and detailed illustrations to...

This book is a comprehensive reference guide to the parts and equipment of electric railway cars and trucks, including their design, operation, maintenance, and repair. It features detailed illustrations and descriptions of various components, from...

A fascinating report from the chief engineer of Blue Ridge Railroad, detailing the engineering and construction of this notable railroad from July 1871. Printed by order of the board of directors, this report offers unique insight into the challenges and...

John J. Thomas, a veteran railroad engineer, provides a first-hand account of his experiences working on America's railways for half a century. From the wild west to the industrial east, Thomas witnessed firsthand the development of the country's...

This book provides a detailed history of the Midland Railway, one of the largest and most important railways in England during the 19th century. From its origins as a small local line to its status as one of the key players in the railway industry, this...

Dieses Buch enthält wichtige Informationen über die Arbeitsweise von Eisenbahnen und die Aufgaben von Eisenbahn-Fahrbeamten. Es ist ein wertvolles Nachschlagewerk für alle, die sich für die Geschichte der Eisenbahn und des Transportwesens interessieren...

Report of an Investigation into the Subject of the Gradual Abolition of the Crossing of Highways by Railroads at Grade is a groundbreaking work of transportation policy. Written by the visionary engineer Augustus W. Locke, this report argues for the...

The Railway Agent and Station Agent was a monthly magazine published by the National Association of Railway Agents, offering advice, news, and analysis on issues affecting the railway industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Volumes 9-10...

Dieses Buch des Österreichischen Eisenbahnbeamtenvereins bietet eine umfassende Geschichte der Eisenbahnen in der Österreichisch-Ungarischen Monarchie im 19. Jahrhundert. Es ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zur Eisenbahngeschichte.This work has been selected by...

Experience the thrill of the railroad with Bancroft's Official Railway Guide of the San Francisco and North Pacific Railway Company. With detailed information on schedules, fares, and connections, this guide is an essential resource for travelers and...

In Our Home Railways, William John Gordon provides a fascinating look at the history and workings of the railway system in Great Britain. The book covers topics such as the early history of railways, the construction of railway lines, and the operation...

Dieses umfassende Handbuch ist ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für Eisenbahnbeamte und Industrieunternehmen, die im Bau und Betrieb von Eisenbahnen tätig sind. Es enthält eine Fülle von Informationen über Materialien, Verfahren und Vorschriften im...

In diesem Werk beschäftigt sich A. Beckh mit der Gotthardbahn in technischer Beziehung und Rentabilitäts-Berechnung. Dabei greift er auf das kommerzielle und technische Gutachten zurück und bietet eine umfassende Analyse über die wirtschaftlichen...

This comprehensive collection of essential works includes some of the greatest works of independent research and scholarship ever produced. From philosophy to psychology to religion to literature, many of the genres we know and love today grew out of...

Ce livre traite des transports urbains, en couvrant les tramways, les voitures et les autres modes de transport. Il fournit une vue d'ensemble de la technologie des tramways et des automobiles, ainsi que des informations sur l'histoire de ces modes de...

Cet ouvrage présente un projet ambitieux de transport en commun pour la ville de Paris: un réseau de voies ferrées souterraines desservant les principaux quartiers et reliant les gares des chemins de fer. L'auteur détaille les avantages de ce système de...

Published in 1894, this work provides an overview of the design and operation of American locomotive engines. Edwards, an engineer and locomotive inspector, includes detailed information on maintenance, repair, and management.This work has been selected...

This impressive data-driven tome offers an exhaustive survey of global express train routes and operators, ranging from England's Flying Scotsman to the Orient Express. Farrer and Foxwell's meticulously annotated and illustrated guide is an essential...

A practical guide to the railroad industry, written by a seasoned expert. Houlahan covers everything from the basics of running a railroad to the finer points of management and strategy. This comprehensive handbook is an essential resource for anyone...

An authoritative guide to the best practices for preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of both passengers and employees on railroads, written by two experienced railroad engineers. Bradshaw and Geo draw on their extensive experience in the field...

This book outlines the rules and regulations for employees of the Long Island Railroad Company, providing a glimpse into the inner workings of the company and the expectations for its workers. It is a valuable resource for historians and those interested...

An indispensable resource for railway contractors, engineers, and enthusiasts, this book contains detailed information on the construction specifications for the National Transcontinental Railway and its accompanying telegraph line. From the structural...

This is a complete facsimile of the 1904 edition originally published by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company to commemorate the opening of New York's first subway line. From the perspective of both urban history and the history of transportation,...

"No one has done before what Athearn has done in this volume. He has utilized company records and a variety of other sources to write a very attractive and readable, but scholarly account of the impact of the Union Pacific and its branch line son the...

Links Geotechnics with Railway Track Engineering and Railway Operation Good railway track and railway operations depend on good geotechnics, in several different ways and at varying levels. Railway Geotechnics covers track, track substructure, load...

Serves as a comprehensive, practical overview for students, as well as an up-to-date reference for professionals, in the transportation sector charged with safeguarding pipelines, transit, rail, trucking, aviation, ports and maritime operations, and the...

This book outlines the rules and regulations of the Eastern Counties Railway Company as of September 12, 1854. It provides a glimpse into the infrastructure and management of railways in the mid-19th century and offers insight into the social and...