Trains & railways: general interest books

Explore these stunning original photographs celebrating the beauty of the railways in winter landscapes.  Read More >>

Reference book of maps describing rail infrastructure in Scotland down to track level detail including comprehensive...  Read More >>

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A stunning collection of rare photographs documenting the last years of industrial steam around the world.  Read More >>

How the various, often contradictory, images of the Tôkaidô Shinkansen prompted a reimagination of identity on the...  Read More >>

How the various, often contradictory, images of the Tôkaidô Shinkansen prompted a reimagination of identity on the...  Read More >>

One man’s personal travelogue of his journeys throughout BR’s Western Region, Wales and the Welsh Marches during...  Read More >>

Those readers who have already read the late Phil Williams's first volume chronicling the lives and times of railwaymen...  Read More >>

This book charts the developments of the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway through the Southern Railway to...  Read More >>

This book describes four aspects of Southern Railway operation. In all cases the historical information on the prototype...  Read More >>

Join Thomas as he travels around meeting his friends, both old and new!  Read More >>

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The Settle & Carlisle railway runs across the roof of England, reaching the highest point on any main line railway...  Read More >>

A comprehensive coverage of music connected with the railways, this book describes over 50 pieces of classical music...  Read More >>

The author begins with a discussion on the operation of unit trains of all types, including details pertinent to...  Read More >>

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Ireland's General Motors Diesel-Electrics'. Until the 1990s almost all Ireland's trains were diesel-hauled, with...  Read More >>

Incorporated in 1909, the Camas Prairie Railroad (CPRR) was a successful joint venture between two major competing...  Read More >>

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A photographic celebration of the famous Blackpool trams. This book features a wide cross-section of trams which...  Read More >>

A firm favourite in steam days, the LMS design Jubilee class has previously received much attention so far as technical...  Read More >>

A lavish photographic history of all the key railway stations of London for transport buffs and anyone interested...  Read More >>

Since its founding in 1850, Ogden has been home to fur trappers, Mormon pioneers, immigrants, railroad workers,...  Read More >>