Trains and railways Books

This book is intended to help fill some of the technical and policy information gaps identified earlier as sources constraining further development of high speed rail (HSR) systems in the US. It addresses the key aspects of planning, development and...

Kleine Gesichten, amüsante Anekdoten und interessante Fakten zu 200 Bahnhöfen in Kanada, den USA, Mexiko, Kuba, Brasilien, Argentinien und anderen Ländern Amerikas.Die interessantesten Bahnhöfe Amerikas von Alaska bis Feuerland, von Neuengland bis...

“The tales are a fascinating mix of anecdotes about the working lives of footplate men... readers with a railway bent will find themselves moved. This ebook is incredibly good value for money.” Gauge 0 Guild GazetteSteaming into the Firing...

Steaming into Troubles is the final book in this unforgettable series, which takes readers on a thorough, fun and sometimes poignant journey through the times when we relied on steam railways to keep our countries running. From 1814 through to 1993 (by...

Railway refers to the system of transport that involves vehicles running on rails, which in turn are located on tracks. The connected series of rail vehicles is known as a train. Since the frictional resistance on rails is lower than rubber-tired...

Over 140 photos accompanied by extended captions written by Robin Atthill illustrate the beauty and variety of scenery that attracted visitors and photographers from far and wide toi this legendary, much-loved line. Atthill researched the history of the...

Ken Hoole was a noted authority on the railways of the north east of England. Ths, his wide-ranging account of the stations that served the passengers of the north-east's railway, is complemented by illustrations and photographs of both the bustling city...

O.S. Nock continues his account of the GWR 4-4-0s with a further look at G.J. Churchward and his programme of modernisation and standardisation, particularly in boiler design, and his introduction of the 'County' class - the last of the new GWR designs...

'Photo' edition, Vol. 7 is an in-depth and panoramic view of northeast Ohio's first railroad known as the Baltimore & Ohio Lake Branch. This compilation contains the largest collection of professional photographs ever assembled. In addition, an index of...

Railroads In The State Of Sao Paulo, Brazil (1903) is a historical book written by Clodomiro Pereira Da Silva. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the railroad system in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil during the early 1900s. It covers the...

Das Buch ""Die Direkte Eisenbahn von L�����beck nach Hamburg beleuchtet"" wurde 1858 von Constant Dirckinck-Holmfeld verfasst. Es beschreibt die Geschichte und den Bau der Eisenbahnstrecke zwischen L�����beck und Hamburg, die als eine der ersten direkten...

The railway systems of Nigeria were not just railways replacing another mode of transport. They were pioneers in the opening up of the country to development and contact with the outside world. This prodigious three-volume narrative sets out to explore...

The North Norfolk Railway is a heritage steam railway which has been in operation for over 40 years. The railway is separated from the national railway system by a tantalising 300 yards where it crosses a busy main road. For many years the railway...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to building model historical boats, with information on tools and equipment, complete directions for assembly, practical tips and hints, and more. Profusely illustrated and highly accessible, this volume is ideal for...

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The Life And Writings Of Vincent L. Bradford: An Eminent Lawyer, Legislator And Railroad President is a biographical book written by Vincent Loockerman Bradford himself. The book was published in 1885 and provides a detailed account of his life and...

On The Track Of The Mail-Coach: Being A Volume Of Reminiscences Personal And Otherwise (1895) is a book written by Frederick Ebenezer Baines. The book is a collection of personal stories and recollections of the author's experiences as a mail-coach...

Anekdoten, kleine Geschichten und interessante Fakten zu mindestens 111 Bahnhöfen in den Alpenländern Österreich, Schweiz, Liechtenstein sowie in Südtirol. Der zweite von fünf Bänden zu den 1001 interessantesten Bahnhöfen der Welt.

In the 1910's and 20's, economic pressures and the rise of the motorbus produced dramatic changes in the streetcar industry. A promising solution to ensure profitability was the introduction of the so-called "Safety Car" designed by Stone and Webster...

Taking us back to the nuts and bolts of the British steam railways, Steaming into XXX is a fictional take on life on the rails back when the broad gauge was still in place but its existence threatened by the more prolific standard gauge (or 'narrow...

This book presents twenty-one great ideas for small O gauge train layouts, using Lionel's FasTrack and Atlas O's O Gauge Track System. Each layout contains a track diagram, a build-out diagram, a bill of materials, and a wonderful narrative by author Ken...

Nowhere in all of North America is the competition for passenger travel more intense than in the 450-mile-long Northeast Corridor. In The Battle for Transportation Supremacy, author Lawrence Walsh examines the struggles of transportation companies during...

Railways In Their Medical Aspects is a book written by James Ogden Fletcher and published in 1867. The book delves into the medical and health aspects of railways, focusing on the potential health hazards of traveling by train, such as motion sickness,...

""Brake Operation And Manipulation In General Freight Service"" is a book written by Walter Victor Turner in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the operation and manipulation of brakes in general freight service. The author covers the various...

""A Summary of the Law as Applied to the Rating of Railways: and Other Undertakings, Extending Through Several Parishes"" is a legal guidebook written by Henry John Hodgson and published in 1851. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and...

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...

Featuring 256 drawings, this history of military trains and railways from 1853 through 1953 describes how the railroad transformed the nature of warfare. Transport and logistics are discussed for armored trains, rail-borne artillery and armored combat...

In 2009 without any ceremony Frankfort achieved 175 years of rail service. In 2010 the fact that a railroad track runs through the center of Broadway in downtown Frankfort is accepted as a fact of life. The importance the railroad once had in Frankfort's...

Hearing Before The Subcommittee On Street Railways Of The Committee On The District Of Columbia (1914) is a transcript of the hearing held by the Subcommittee on Street Railways of the Committee on the District of Columbia in 1914. The hearing was held...

Automobile, written by Carlo Placci and originally published in 1908, is a comprehensive guide to the emerging technology of automobiles. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the design, construction, and operation of early automobiles,...

Eine Sammlung kleiner Geschichten, interessanter Fakten und unterhaltsamer Anekdoten zu 222 Bahnhöfen in Afrika, Asien und Ozeanien. Vom Grasbahnhof in Namibia zum Lebkuchenbahnhof in Neuseeland -bahnbezogene Geschichten, die Sie kennen sollten. Für...

Interessante Fakten, kleine Geschichten und unterhaltsame Anekdoten zu 250 Bahnhöfen in Europe. Für alle, die auf Bahnhöfe(n)abfahren.Interessante feiten en vermakelijke anekdotes over 250 treinstations in Europa. Met zijsporen naar de architectuur, de...

Polen verbinden viele Eisenbahnfreunde sofort mit Wolsztyn. Plandampf pur, von den Einen geliebt, von den Anderen wegen der früheren finanziellen Unterstützung aus dem Königreich spöttisch als Spielplatz der Briten bezeichnet.Doch Polen bietet viel mehr...

This volume entitled "TRANSAERO - A European Initiative on Transient Aerodynamics for Railway System Optimisation" contains the results of the contributors during the project th symposium which took place in Paris, France, on...

In 1860, thousands journeyed to the Colorado Territory, beckoned by reports of gold discoveries in the mountains west of Denver. In the early 1870s, W.A.H. Loveland built a railroad connecting Denver to the Clear Creek Mining District-the Colorado...

The narrow gauge railroad arrived in the United States in the late nineteenth century. Based on the Welsh two-foot gauge, the American narrow gauge was expanded by railroad engineers to a three-foot gauge that became the standard track width for narrow...

Super Cheap Hokkaido is the perfect companion for a budget holiday to Sapporo and the surrounding Hokkaido prefecture. A follow-up to the bestselling Super Cheap Japan guidebook, this book will show you exactly how, where and when you can save money on...

This well-illustrated work by a distinguished social historian narrates the epic of the great age of railway history and development. It sets this in the context of the social history and its contemporary impact on society as a whole. It shows...

Over the last two centuries, the development of modern transportation has significantly transformed human life. The main theme of this book is to understand the complexity of transportation development and model the process of...

 Part one concerns to research how road transportation design network and countries' land use has close relationship. Thus, I shall concentrate on researching the relationship between offices and factories and shopping centers, schools etc. building...

 We are experiencing technological development stages, human began to consider air pollution how brings our natural environment to cause worse. Our cars fuel emission can also pollute our air when  we are often driving ourselves cars to go to...

This compelling work of historical  fiction focuses on two generations  of a "railway family." The experiences of the Baldwin and Smith clans tie in with the early rivalry between the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific railways, and also with...

One of the least-known parts of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad was its New Orleans line, a part of the Louisiana Division. No, the line never reached New Orleans, but it did reach the bauxite, timber, and agricultural products of South...

This book is for those who want to know more about the Payette and Idaho Northern branches of the Oregon Short Line, later Union Pacific, and today the Idaho Northern & Pacific Railroad. It is based upon a route history written for an all-day...

""A Collection Of The Public General Acts Relating To Railways In Scotland: Including The Companies, Lands, And Railways Clauses Consolidation Acts, 1838-1846 (1847)"" is a book that compiles all the public general acts related to railways in Scotland...

Fall 1971. Richard Nixon is in the White House. Five George Washington University law students form Students Challenging Regulatory Agency Procedures (SCRAP). SCRAP's intent: to challenge the corporate greed of the nation's railroads and the failure of...