Trains and railways: general interest

Isambard Kingdom Brunel considered the Great Western Railway the 'finest work in England' and he contributed many groundbreaking features, none so unorthodox as the decision not to adopt the 'standard' track gauge of 4ft 8 in and instead introduce the new 'broad gauge' of 7ft in.

The London and North Eastern Railway, or LNER as it was familiarly known, was one of the Big Four companies that took control of Britain's railway network following the 'Grouping' in 1923.

The London and North Eastern Railway, or LNER as it was familiarly known, was one of the Big Four companies that took control of Britain's railway network following the 'Grouping' in 1923.

Britain is a country in love with its railway past.

Britain is a country in love with its railway past.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the trains that took over as the Age of Steam was drawing to a close in the 1950s.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the trains that took over as the Age of Steam was drawing to a close in the 1950s.

This is the definitive story of the men who built the railways the unknown Victorian labourers who blasted, tunnelled, drank and brawled their way across nineteenth-century England.

First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, 'Railway Ribaldry' is an affectionate and humorous look at life on board the company's famous trains, incorporating some of William Heath Robinson's own trademark madcap contraptions.

Pacific, collectively a name applied to steam locomotives with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement is perhaps more commonly associated with express passenger engines but that is not the whole story, there were also Pacific Tank Engines.

Pacific, collectively a name applied to steam locomotives with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement is perhaps more commonly associated with express passenger engines but that is not the whole story, there were also Pacific Tank Engines.

From hauling the first non-stop express from London to Edinburgh in 1928 and breaking the 100mph barrier in 1934, to being sold in 1963, and to its final home at the York National Railway Centre, The Flying Scotsman has a rich and, at times, controversial history.

From hauling the first non-stop express from London to Edinburgh in 1928 and breaking the 100mph barrier in 1934, to being sold in 1963, and to its final home at the York National Railway Centre, The Flying Scotsman has a rich and, at times, controversial history.

The Patriot class, often referred to as 'Baby Scots', were an immediate success displaying consistently good performance.

A history of post second world war steam locomotive design and construction in Great Britain, the perfect gift for railroad history buffs.

"e;British Steam: Past and Present contains an evocative mix of specially commissioned modern steam images and steam era archive pictures, the majority of which have never been published before.

When was smoking banned on trains?

Night trains have long fascinated us with the possibilities of their private sleeping compartments, gilded dining cars, champagne bars and wealthy travellers.

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In April 1862, the stage was set for one of the greatest locomotive chases in history.

In April 1862, the stage was set for one of the greatest locomotive chases in history.

Across American praries, through Siberian tundra, over Argentinian pampas and deep into the heart of Africa, the modern world began with the arrival of the railway.

"e;British Steam: Past and Present contains an evocative mix of specially commissioned modern steam images and steam era archive pictures, the majority of which have never been published before.

Railways played a key role in Britain's social, economic and industrial history.

With over 60 per cent of the world's population living in cities, the networks beneath our feet which keep the cities above moving are more important than ever before.

The beautifully restored St Pancras Station isa magisterial example of Britain's finest Victorian architecture.

Graham Hutchins fell in love with trains at an early age.

Nineteen years ago, David McLean was appointed by the prime minister of Canada to the board of directors of CN, after which he was elected chairman.

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Despite the "e;green"e; benefits of rail travel, Canada has lost much of its railway heritage.

A survivor's true story of a railway catastrophe that transformed her life-and turned her into a passionate advocate for safety and disaster prevention.

Choo choo!

The first line of what was to become a major underground railway, with 272 stations, opened on 10 January 1863.

This thematically arranged book examines the evolution of rail transport and a number of railway workforces across Europe in the modern era, from around 1880 to 2023.

Anyone who has watched in anticipation as a powerful steam engine rolled into a station, belching iconic billows of black smoke, or heard the memorable blue note sound of a steam engine whistle will revel in Charles McShanes amazingly detailed exploration of the inner workings of the classic steam engine.

This book explores how the Erie Railway, in developing a series of sophisticated travel guides, made significant contributions to nineteenth-century visual culture and shaped the social life of Americans.

Justin loves locomotives.

Kids love this dynamic journey that features a rainbow of model trains.

Kids love this dynamic journey that features a rainbow of model trains.

Justin loves locomotives.

Overnight settlements, better known as "e;Hell on Wheels,"e; sprang up as the transcontinental railroad crossed Nebraska and Wyoming.

Explore Ontario's forgotten rail lines and experience the legacy and lore of this the vital railway era of Ontario's history.

Under Canadian Pacific's red-and-white-checkered flag, the company's founders, George Stephen and William C.

Read about the science behind trains, monster trucks and airplanes.

What a monstrous book this is!

Look at all these cool vehicles parading on the pages of this ebook.

Does your little boy fall in love with big machines that easily?

The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA08) requires implementation of positive train control (PTC) on railroads which carry passengers or have high-volume freight traffic with toxic- or poisonous-by-inhalation hazardous materials.

THE ADVENTURE-FILLED MEMOIR FROM THE WORLD'S MOST BELOVED ENGINE OBSESSIVE, FRANCIS BOURGEOIS.