Trains and railways: general interest

Every history of the Civil War tells you about the generals.

In this book Alfred Mierzejewski describes how the German economy collapsed under Allied bombing in the last year of World War II.

In this book Alfred Mierzejewski describes how the German economy collapsed under Allied bombing in the last year of World War II.

Discover one of Mexico's most spectacular landscapes with Mexican Copper Canyon Travel Guide 2026, a practical companion for travelers ready to experience the dramatic canyons, mountain villages, scenic railways, and adventurous roads of northern Mexico.

Discover Europe from the window seat with *Epic Train Journeys Across Europe 2026*, a practical and inspiring guide to unforgettable rail adventures across the continent.

Discover the Alps by road and rail with *Alpine Passages by Road & Rail Travel Guide 2026*, a practical companion for exploring the breathtaking mountain landscapes of Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.

The North East of England has a long history of coal mining, ship building and heavy industry, set against the beautiful landscapes of Northumberland and Durham.

There are seventy railway stations in the West Midlands and these comprise the full spectrum from busy city-centre main-line stations to commuter and suburban stations and even rural stops.

Class 47 locomotives were introduced to British Rail from 1962 onwards and eventually reached over 500 in total.

In recent years railtours have become a staple part of railway operations in the UK.

Het is een spannende dag op Sodor.

De Dikke Controleur geeft Thomas de opdracht om op de nieuwe spoorlijn tussen Arlesburgh en Harwick te rijden.

Vroeg in de ochtend op het eiland Sodor komt de Dikke Controleur naar het station.

Percy wordt bang van de griezelverhalen van James over een spooktrein.

De graaf van Sodor vraagt Thomas en zijn vrienden om Millie de stoomlocomotief te helpen een kasteel te herbouwen.

Het is tijd voor de Grote Spoorwegshow, die plaatsvindt op het vasteland.

Turn the journey itself into the adventure with Overnight Train Adventures 2026, an inspiring guide to memorable sleeper car travel across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Discover the dramatic beauty of the far south with *Patagonia Trains & Trails 2026*, a practical travel companion for exploring this unforgettable region by rail, road and foot.

Discover a more relaxed, rewarding way to explore the world by rail with *Train Travel for Seniors 2026*, a practical guide created for older travelers who value comfort, safety, scenery, and stress-free planning.

Discover how Americas abandoned passenger trains hold the key to preserving our nations scenic treasures and wilderness landscapes.

Discover how Americas abandoned passenger trains hold the key to preserving our nations scenic treasures and wilderness landscapes.

Many will recall the days last century when British Rail 'blue' dominated the liveries of most locomotives and rolling stock.

Discover Canada by road and rail with Canada Drive & Rail Guide 2026, a practical companion for exploring the country's breathtaking mountain landscapes, scenic highways, national parks, alpine lakes, and unforgettable rail journeys.

This book recounts the life story of David Court, a railway man through and through with a passion for steam locomotives.

Discover the heart of America with Midwest USA Roadways & Rails 2026, a practical and inspiring travel companion for exploring the region by highway and train.

Discover America from the comfort of the rails with *Amtrak Across America 2026*, an inspiring guide to the most unforgettable train journeys in the United States.

Discover the wild heart of Australia with Australia Travel Guide Outback Rails & Bush Camp, an immersive companion for travelers ready to explore the Red Centre by rail, road, and remote trail.

Seven people, four days and a snowy Christmas on board a luxury sleeper train.

In the 1890s, the people of north-west Scotland grew tired of Government Commissions sent to consider a railway to Ullapool.

Originally published by UNC Press in 1952, The Railroads of the Confederacy tells the story of the first use of railroads on a major scale in a major war.

Though Cuba was among the first countries in the world to utilize rail transport, the history of its railroads has been little studied.

Originally published by UNC Press in 1952, The Railroads of the Confederacy tells the story of the first use of railroads on a major scale in a major war.

Though Cuba was among the first countries in the world to utilize rail transport, the history of its railroads has been little studied.

A commemorative history of the railways of the beautiful Oxfordshire district 'Vale of the White Horse', running twenty-seven miles from Steventon to Wootton Bassett.

A comprehensive look at the LMS/BR Class 7 4-6-0 rebuilt locomotives, including the rebuilt Jubilees, the rebuilt Patriots and the rebuilt Royal Scots.

The West Riding of Yorkshire boasted the most complex railway network in Britain, comprised at various times of seven railway companies, with an eighth trying to secure a foothold, eleven significant joint lines and several minor systems.

This book describes seven branch lines which climbed into the mountain ranges that span the length and breadth of the countries of India and Pakistan.

The Bakerloo is the dull brown line on London's iconic tube map.

For over 150 years Britain's railways have relied on a system of semaphore signalling, but by 2020, all semaphore signals and lineside signal boxes will be gone.

Zwei spannende neue Abenteuer von Thomas und seinen Freunden!

Zwei spannende neue Abenteuer auf Sodor!

Built as part of the massive expansion of Great Britain's railway network during the nineteenth century, London's thirteen mainline railway stations are proud symbols of the nation's industrial and architectural heritage.

Railway Atlas North America: Passenger Routes, Rail Maps, Travel Planning and Train Navigation Guide is a complete and practical exploration of North America's passenger rail systems, designed to help travelers understand, plan, and experience rail journeys with clarity and confidence.

This new, tenth edition of Bradt's USA by Rail guidebook remains the pre-eminent source of information for exploring North America via its ruggedly charming, unabashedly romantic, reassuringly eco-friendly and pleasingly inexpensive train network.

Discover America one unforgettable rail journey at a time.

Er gebeurt weer van alles op het eiland Sodor!

Nadat er brand is uitgebroken op Sodor, besluit de Dikke Controleur dat het eiland een echte brandweerlocomotief nodig heeft.

De stoomlocomotief Paxton werkt in de Blauwe Bergmijn.

Op weg naar het vasteland botst Henry tegen een goederentrein aan en moet hij naar de werkplaats.

In deze verzameling van verhalen over Thomas en zijn vrienden los je samen met Thomas, Edward, Henry, James, Emily en Percy problemen op en beleef je fantastische avonturen op het eiland Sodor.