Railroads category: 1183 books

The Class 156 (Super Sprinter) is a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) ordered by British Rail and built between 1987 and 1989 by Metro-Cammell to replace the aging first-generation ‘Heritage’ DMUs. A total of 114 of these units were produced at the Washwood Heath works in Birmingham and have enjoyed...

The continuing saga of the Long - Long - Short . Long - railroad book series recording the rail world as it was lived by those wandering in and around the rails during our changing times. Transitions from "classic" modern diesel-electric units to triple-truck behemoths is nearly over as...

Experience the rail excitement throughout the entire year of 2017 through almost 200 full color images covering every month of the year, along with detailed snippets and visual trips throughout the Pacific Northwest including: Locomotive Makes and Models identified in every shot; Livery Parade reviewing...

The quarter-century after the Rainhill Trials was an exciting period of growth and experimentation on the railways. The railway locomotive evolved from a lumbering curiosity to being indispensable – changing every aspect of daily life, from food (and how it was cooked), to heating and clothing –...

The Brighton Atlantic locomotives were some of the most handsome machines ever constructed at Brighton Works. They were signed by the D. Earl Marsh, Locomotive Superintendent of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway, and produced as two classes, the H1, introduced in 1905-1906, and the H2, introduced...

Many people will be familiar with the traditional signal box, controlling a level crossing or at a local station. For those with a love of railways, they have always been a special place, somewhat mysterious in that they are strictly private, and the ‘dark arts’ that these signalmen practice,...

The ten-hour journey from the North East coast to almost the westernmost tip of England features ever-changing scenery with endless interest to railway enthusiast and casual traveller alike. From the Tyne bridges past Durham Cathedral and York Minster, through industrial South Yorkshire, past Chesterfield’s...

Evolving from the horse-drawn stage coaches that they soon eclipsed, railway carriages steadily grew in sophistication so that by the end of the nineteenth century the railway passenger travelled in comfortable rolling stock of a design familiar to many until the 1960s. While modern trains look different...

The most glamorous trains run by railway companies were the high-speed expresses, linking the major towns, cities and holiday destinations. They included overnight sleepers, fast mail trains, excursion specials and boat trains connecting with ocean liners. These premier trains were the fastest and...

This book is a contemporary volume covering the history of the steam locomotive from 1804 1879. The work looks at the development and construction methods during the Victorian period. The volume of also has some good quality drawings and engineering diagrams

Britain's hard-working freight trains are captured in a variety of locations, from the dramatic backdrop of the Cumbrian Hills to the more industrial sites. Featuring a range of freight operators, Paul Manley's photographs have been taken in various parts of the country, in particular around Cumbria,...

Preceding the state of Washington's admittance to the United States in 1889, Tacoma, located south on Puget Sound, was officially incorporated on November 12, 1875, after the Northern Pacific Railway determined that Tacoma should be the western terminus of its transcontinental line. With this decision,...

Train-loving boys and girls will thrill to these nine timeless Thomas & Friends adventures.

Another charming tale in The Little Red Train series which will appeal to all little boys and girls obsessed with engines, trains and things that go - now with book and CD! When Duffy the driver is told to keep on going until the lights change, that's exactly what he does - so he doesn't even...