Railway Records

Railway Records

Author: Cliff Edwards

Publisher: Public Record Office Publications

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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A research guide to the historic records of Britain's railways. Designed for enthusiasts and researchers, it demonstrates how to find records relating to train companies, individuals who served on the railway and the trains themselves.


Tennessee Central Railway

Tennessee Central Railway

Author: Cliff Downey

Publisher: TLC Publishing

Published: 2005-09-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781883089863

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A full history of this important 296 mile railroad that ran from Western Kentucky through Nashville to eastern Tennessee. It had the best routing to and from the city of Nashville, and was an important gateway route as well as connector. It was an important coal hauler as well, and had the full range of passenger and freight services and facilities. It fell on bad days after WWII and eventually its trackage was taken over after 1968 and operated by Southern, Louisville & Nashville, and Illinois Central. The line had interesting ALCO diesels, including FAs! Author Cliff Downey has given a very complete history of the line and concentrates much of the book on the trains, equipment, and operations, with excellent B&W and color photos, maps, and illustrations. This is the definitive history of this railroad, well researched, and well written.


The Complete Visual History of Steam and Rail

The Complete Visual History of Steam and Rail

Author: Colin Garratt

Publisher:

Published: 2011-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780754823636

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Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme


India's Railway History

India's Railway History

Author: John Hurd II

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2012-08-03

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9004231153

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India has had operating railways for well-over 150 years: railways that have played a central and well-documented role in the making of India in the colonial and post-colonial eras. This handbook provides a reference guide for researchers interested in almost any facet of the history, colonial and post-colonial, of these railways. The secondary literature is identified and surveyed, primary sources and their locations identified, statistical and cartographic data discussed and presented, and a massive bibliography made available. This handbook is the indispensable tool for anyone seeking to understand India's railways and the roles they played in the making of modern India.


Rails Across Canada

Rails Across Canada

Author: Tom Murray

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2011-03-07

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1610601394

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Few stories in the annals of railroading are as compelling as the construction, evolution, and astounding successes of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. This sprawling volume combines two of Voyageur Press' most successful Railroad Color History titles into one volume taking in the grand scope of both railroads. Author Tom Murray presents fastidiously researched and concisely presented histories of each railroad, along with more than 300 photographs, including rare archival black-and-white images and modern and period color photography sourced from national archives and private collections.